Hong Kong Customs teams up with Mainland and Macao Customs to combat cross-boundary counterfeit goods transshipment activities
Hong Kong Customs conducted an enforcement operation with Mainland and Macao Customs from October 15 to 22, during which inspections of goods across the three places and destined for countries in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia were stepped up, with a view to combating cross-boundary and transshipment counterfeiting activities.
Through intelligence analysis and detailed investigations, Hong Kong Customs in the operation detected 13 related cases at a number of local express couriers and logistics companies, seizing a total of about 40 000 suspected counterfeit goods, including watches, mobile phones, bags, glasses and footwear, with a total estimated market value of about $9 million.
Hong Kong Customs will continue to work closely with Mainland Customs, Macao Customs and overseas law enforcement agencies to vigorously combat cross-boundary counterfeit goods transshipping activities through intelligence exchanges and joint enforcement actions.
Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who imports or exports any goods to which a forged trademark is applied commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.
Members of the public may report any suspected counterfeiting 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 conducted an enforcement operation with Mainland and Macao Customs from October 15 to 22, during which inspections of goods across the three places and destined for countries in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia were stepped up, with a view to combating cross-boundary and transshipment counterfeiting activities. During the operation, Hong Kong Customs detected 13 cases and seized about 40 000 suspected counterfeit goods, including watches, mobile phones, bags, glasses and footwear, with a total estimated market value of about $9 million. Photo shows the suspected counterfeit goods seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Service College organises seminar on "China's Current Peripheral Security Situation"
The Civil Service College (CSC) of the Civil Service Bureau organised a seminar on "China's Current Peripheral Security Situation" today (October 29) as part of its "Holistic Approach to National Security" seminar series. The seminar was delivered by Vice President of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations Dr Li Kai.
During the seminar, Dr Li analysed the latest peripheral security situation of China amid global changes, and discussed how China promotes co-operation with neighbouring countries and safeguards national security, reflecting the need to co-ordinate development and security.
Addressing the seminar, the Head of the CSC, Mr Oscar Kwok, said that risks to national security are ever-present. Safeguarding national security is no longer solely the responsibility of intelligence agencies or law enforcement bodies, but a responsibility shared by all citizens, including civil servants of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) across different professions. He noted that, while developing an understanding of regional developments, promoting shared development and strengthening mutual trust, civil servants must also remain vigilant about national security amid increasingly frequent cross-boundary activities. They must effectively prevent and mitigate risks and fulfil their role in safeguarding national security.
Around 180 officers of the HKSAR Government, including politically appointed officials and middle- and senior-level civil servants, attended the seminar today, with some participants taking part through video-conferencing.
The series, launched in 2023, provides a comprehensive understanding of the Holistic Approach to National Security, analyses the latest national security landscape under the context of great power rivalry, and addresses the challenges faced by the country in maintaining national security to enhance civil servants' awareness of consciously safeguarding national security. The seminars are delivered by experts from the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations and the Center for a Holistic Approach to National Security.
Civil Service College organises seminar on "China's Current Peripheral Security Situation" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Service College organises seminar on "China's Current Peripheral Security Situation" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
