Police National Security Department arrests one man and one woman
The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force arrested a 38-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman in Kowloon on October 6. They were suspected of contravening the offence of "doing with a seditious intention an act that had a seditious intention” under Section 24 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
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The arrested man (left), Photo by Bastille Post
The arrested man (left), Photo by Bastille Post
The arrested man (left), Photo by Bastille Post
The arrested man (left), Photo by Bastille Post
The arrested man (left), Photo by Bastille Post
The arrested man (left), Photo by Bastille Post
The two arrested persons, including a male licensed insurance broker, were suspected of operating pages on various social media platforms and publishing seditious posts that incite hatred against the constitutional order of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The arrested man also profited by selling insurance products. Prior to the operation, Police obtained court search warrants to search the residences of the arrested persons and seize relevant exhibits. The two arrested persons will be released on bail for further investigation.
The arrested man (left), Photo by Bastille Post
The acts concerned are suspected of contravening the offence of "doing with a seditious intention an act or acts that had a seditious intention", which is a serious offence. On first conviction, offenders shall be liable to imprisonment for seven years.
The arrested man
The arrested man
Police will continue to ensure that laws are observed and strictly enforced to bring offenders to account, so as to prevent, suppress, and punish any acts or activities that endanger national security in accordance with the law.
The arrested man (left), Photo by Bastille Post
Tokyo ETO promotes Hong Kong's I&T development under Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan in Korea
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo (Tokyo ETO), in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), held a networking luncheon for innovation and technology (I&T) companies in Seoul, Korea, today (October 8) through the Economic and Trade Expressplatformto promote Hong Kong's strategic development in innovation technology and provide a platform for Korean companies to share their experiences of establishing and developing their businesses in Hong Kong.
Speaking at the luncheon, the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Ms Gillian Lam, said that given Hong Kong's unique position under the "one country, two systems" principle, the city offers an ideal platform for Korean companies to develop and scale their I&T businesses, as well as to access the Chinese Mainland and global markets.
Ms Lam said that advancing I&T is one of Hong Kong's highest strategic priorities for future growth, as set out 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). In the I&T sector, Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan sets out a clear strategic roadmap to accelerate Hong Kong's development into an international I&T centre, including the development of three major I&T parks and five key research and development institutions.
She added that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is also committing substantial resources to advancing this ambition, including a HK$10 billion I&T Industry-Oriented Fund, which will support the commercialisation and industrialisation of technological achievements. Together with contributions from the market, the fund is expected to leverage at least HK$40 billion.
Participants who joined the three-day mission to Hong Kong in late August and early September also shared their experiences of visiting Hong Kong's flagship I&T hubs and strategic infrastructure during the luncheon. Tokyo ETO encouraged participants who have yet to visit Hong Kong to experience first-hand Hong Kong's development as an international I&T and business hub.
Tokyo ETO will continue to work closely with regional partners, including InvestHK and the HKTDC, to foster I&T partnerships and deepen ties between Korea and Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo, in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, held a networking luncheon for innovation and technology (I&T) companies in Seoul, Korea, today (October 8) through the Economic and Trade Express platform. Photos shows participants who joined the mission to Hong Kong earlier, sharing their experiences of visiting Hong Kong's flagship I&T hubs and strategic infrastructure. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo, in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, held a networking luncheon for innovation and technology (I&T) companies in Seoul, Korea, today (October 8) through the Economic and Trade Express platform. Photos shows participants who joined the mission to Hong Kong earlier, sharing their experiences of visiting Hong Kong's flagship I&T hubs and strategic infrastructure. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo, in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), held a networking luncheon for innovation and technology companies in Seoul, Korea, today (October 8) through the Economic and Trade Express platform. Photo shows the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Ms Gillian Lam (centre), with representatives of InvestHK, the HKTDC, and other guests. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo, in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, held a networking luncheon for innovation and technology companies in Seoul, Korea, today (October 8) through the Economic and Trade Express platform. Photo shows the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Ms Gillian Lam, speaking at the luncheon. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
