Communications Authority welcomes Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address
The following is issued on behalf of the Communications Authority:
The Communications Authority (CA) welcomed the various policy initiatives announced in the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address (the Policy Address) delivered today (September 16). These policy initiatives will accelerate communications technology development and secure a healthy and sustainable growth of the domestic television industry.
The Communications Authority, Photo source: reference image
The Chairman of the CA, Mr Jenkin Suen, said, "To proactively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan in accelerating the development of next-generation information technology and fostering the growth of emerging and future industries, Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan has included the promotion of the development of 6G network in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the construction and upgrading of new communications infrastructure. The CA will fully support the Government in implementing these measures, and facilitate the development of the communications industry to align with the initiatives in promoting 6G applications, technology advancement, and spectrum planning announced in the Policy Address. On the other hand, the CA will support the Government's arrangements for streamlining the vetting of low earth orbit satellite licence applications. By actively providing application support to operators, these measures will reinforce Hong Kong's position as a communications hub."
On the broadcasting front, Mr Suen stated that Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan mentioned strengthening the global reach of the mainstream media to align with the measures in the National 15th Five-Year Plan to further the development of broadcasting, film, television and related sectors. The CA would continue to provide a facilitating environment that keeps pace with the times for the broadcasting industry. In line with the policy direction of removing barriers and restrictions outlined in the Policy Address, the CA will conduct a consultation on amendments to the Generic Codes of Practice for Television, with a view to enhancing the competitiveness and long-term, healthy development of the domestic television industry.
Mr Suen added, "Communications technology is an important pillar of Hong Kong's economic and social development. The CA will, in close collaboration with the industry and relevant stakeholders, endeavour to fully implement the various policy initiatives."
The Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address, Photo by Bastille Post
Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drug cases at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million.
In the first case, during customs clearance of a 61-year-old Mainland female passenger who arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $700,000 from her carry-on suitcase. The woman was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, a 29-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $750,000 in the shoes worn by him. He was subsequently arrested.
Investigation of the first case is ongoing. The arrested person in the second case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and the case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (September 17).
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million. Photo shows the suspected cocaine seized in the second case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million. Photo shows the suspected cocaine concealed inside the shoes in the second case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million. Photo shows the suspected cannabis buds seized in the first case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
