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To mark National Security Education Day, the Department of Justice (DoJ) today held the National Security Legal Forum on the theme of the White Paper titled "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems". The forum invited renowned legal experts, academics and representatives from different sectors to discuss Hong Kong's endeavours in safeguarding national security as well as the experience and insights gained in the process. The goal is to deepen the awareness and correct understanding of all sectors of the community on the city's role in safeguarding national security, actively fulfil the practical requirements of the white paper and to achieve high-quality development of the "one country, two systems" policy under the auspices of high-standard security. Delivering his opening remarks, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said that the white paper not only reviews Hong Kong's endeavours in safeguarding national security and the experiences and insights gained in the process, but also sets out six fundamental principles in building high-standard security in order to support the high-quality development of Hong Kong. Mr Lam said that Hong Kong does not pursue "absolute security" or "generalised security" in safeguarding national security, but rather "relative security," which is also the definition of national security in the country's national security laws. He noted that the white paper states that Hong Kong should follow a holistic approach to development and security, and achieve a dynamic balance between the two; safeguard security with greater openness; respect and ensure human rights; safeguard security under the rule of law, especially with the judicial authorities exercising adjudicative power independently and free from any interference in trying cases pertaining to national security in accordance with the law. Mr Lam stated that national security, like air and sunshine, is something without which one cannot survive, yet too often, mistakenly, is taken for granted. To arouse the awareness and vigilance of people in this respect and provide them with a proper and sufficient understanding of the fundamental principles that Hong Kong follows in safeguarding national security, he urged various sectors of the community to study the white paper carefully. This year's forum invited the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies Vice President and Professor of the Tsinghua University School of Law Prof Wang Zhenmin to deliver a keynote speech to share his insights on the main content and principles of the white paper. Two panel discussions followed, beginning with the first titled "Clearing up confusion and misunderstandings - Hong Kong's endeavours in safeguarding national security". Speakers from the legal sector reviewed the development of Hong Kong's laws for safeguarding national security, discussed relevant judicial cases, and conducted a comparative study and analysis of the relevant national security cases and laws in other countries, demonstrating Hong Kong's consistent adherence to the rule of law and respect for and protection of human rights in implementing national security laws. The second panel discussion - featuring a member of the Committee for the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, an esteemed leader of the local business sector, and a Rule of Law Education (ROLE) ambassador under the DoJ’s ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme - explored how Hong Kong can achieve a dynamic balance between development and security, and how promoting national security education can build social consensus to safeguard the steady and long-term implementation of the "one country, two systems" principle with high-standard security. Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan, in his closing remarks said that the white paper has significant guiding value to Hong Kong. He pointed out that the white paper reminded people once again that Hong Kong has the constitutional responsibility of effectively safeguarding national security, and that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and all sectors of the community should proactively implement the practical requirements of the white paper. He noted that speakers of the two panel discussions conducted in-depth discussions from various perspectives on issues such as the development of Hong Kong's laws for safeguarding national security, and how to achieve a dynamic balance between development and safeguarding national security. The discussions provided an excellent starting point for the participants to understand the essential requirements of the white paper, Mr Cheung added. Citing the white paper, Mr Cheung said that safeguarding national security is a responsibility shared by all members of society. Everyone is a stakeholder and beneficiary, and no one can be a mere spectator. He expressed hope that the forum today would further enhance public awareness of safeguarding national security and enrich public understanding of the importance of the white paper, and encouraged the community to cherish today's safe and stable environment.
The Security Bureau (SB) and its disciplined services and auxiliary services held a flag-raising ceremony, a national security knowledge challenge and other activities to mark National Security Education Day today. The SB and its disciplined services jointly held a flag-raising ceremony at the Police College this morning. Officiating at the ceremony, Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki said the theme of this year’s National Security Education Day, “Proactively Align with the 15th Five-Year Plan Follow a Holistic Approach to Development and Security”, aimed to remind Hong Kong to better integrate into and serve the overall national development, and to contribute Hong Kong’s strengths and commitment to the journey of the country's modernisation. He noted that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will spare no effort to strengthen its capability in law enforcement and co-ordination, deepen national security education, and adhere to the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong”, so as to prevent and neutralise security risks. Mr Chan then officiated at the Safeguarding National Security Cup awards presentation ceremony to commend the contestants of the SB, disciplined services and auxiliary services for holding sports competitions, which showcased their flexibility and team spirit to inject impetus into the promotion of safeguarding national security. In the afternoon, the Department of Justice, the SB, the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Shine Tak Foundation jointly organised the finals and award presentation ceremony of the Territory-wide Inter-school National Security Knowledge Challenge 2025/26. The challenge attracted a record number of more than 132,000 students from 651 primary and secondary schools. The content of the “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems” white paper was also incorporated into the challenge, keeping national security education abreast of the times. In a video speech, Mr Chan thanked the principals and teachers for their support to help students gain more national security knowledge through the competitions. He noted that teachers and students of the winning school teams were invited to join a study tour to the Mainland to know the country’s latest developments and experience stability and social advancement under the safeguard of national security. He also encouraged students, teachers and all sectors of society to proactively shoulder the duty of safeguarding national security and be the guardians of national security with a sense of responsibility and vision. Also officiating at the ceremony, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam supplemented that since the promulgation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, order in the community has been restored, and steady economic development has been ensured. To maintain the current hard-earned situation, citizens have to safeguard national security of their own accord. The highlights of the finals and the award presentation ceremony will be broadcast at 10.30 tonight and 7.30pm on April 19 on HOY Infotainment. Apart from the above-mentioned activities, Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung also attended the National Security Education Day Opening Ceremony & Seminar held by the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. Mr Tang’s other related engagement was the book launch ceremony of a national security children’s picture book, organised by the Federation of Hong Kong Guangdong Community Organisations.
適逢全民國家安全教育日,律政司今日舉辦國安法律論壇,邀請知名法律專家、學者和不同界別代表,以《「一國兩制」下香港維護國家安全的實踐》白皮書為題,聚焦討論香港維護國家安全的實踐歷程和經驗啟示,加深各界對香港維護國家安全的意識和正確理解,積極履行白皮書實踐要求,以高水平安全護航「一國兩制」事業高質量發展。 律政司司長林定國致歡迎辭時表示,白皮書不單全面回顧香港在維護國家安全方面所作的努力,以及在過程中累積的經驗和見解,當中的「六個堅持」系統更論述以高水平安全支持香港高質量發展。 林定國指,香港維護國家安全的實踐不追求「絕對安全」或「泛化安全」,而是追求「相對安全」,這也是國家安全法律中對國家安全的定義。白皮書指出,香港應堅持統籌發展與安全,推動發展和安全的動態平衡,也應堅持在開放中維護安全、尊重和保障人權、在法治軌道上維護安全,特別是司法機關獨立行使審判權,依法審理涉及國家安全的案件,不受任何干涉。 他表示,白皮書明確指出國家安全猶如空氣、陽光,受益而不覺,失之則難存。為了喚起市民在這方面的意識和警覺,充分了解香港維護國家安全所遵循的基本原則,他敦促各界人士認真研讀白皮書。 論壇邀得全國港澳研究會副會長、清華大學法學院教授王振民發表主題演講,就白皮書的主要內容和原則精神分享真知灼見。 兩個座談環節隨後進行,第一個環節題為「正本清源---香港維護國家安全的實踐歷程」。法律界講者回顧香港在維護國家安全法律方面的發展,並探討相關司法案例,以及對其他國家的相關國家安全案例和法律進行比較研究和分析,展示香港在實踐維護國安法律的過程中,一直堅持法治原則、尊重和保障人權。 第二場座談環節則由全國人民代表大會常務委員會香港特別行政區基本法委員會委員、本地商界領袖和律政司法治教育領袖培訓計劃法治教育大使討論香港如何推動發展和安全的動態平衡,以及通過推廣國家安全宣傳教育凝聚社會共識,以高水平安全護航「一國兩制」實踐行穩致遠。 律政司副司長張國鈞為論壇致閉幕辭時指,白皮書對香港具有一錘定音的指導意義,再次提醒香港要切實履行維護國家安全的憲制責任,特區政府和香港各界要積極履行其實踐要求。 他說,兩場座談環節的講者分別從不同角度就香港維護國家安全法律的發展,以及如何在維護國家安全和發展之間取得動態平衡等方面作出深入討論,為與會者理解白皮書的實踐要求提供良好開端。 張國鈞表示,正如白皮書所述,維護國家安全沒有「局外人」,人人都是國家安全的持份者、受益人,也是國家安全的守護者、責任人。他希望論壇能進一步提高大眾維護國家安全的意識和更加明白白皮書的重要性,珍惜目前的安全和穩定局面。
今日是全民國家安全教育日,保安局與轄下紀律部隊和輔助部隊連同其他單位舉辦多項活動,營造維護國家安全的濃厚氛圍,把自覺維護國家安全的意識厚植民心。 保安局和轄下紀律部隊上午在警察學院聯合舉行升旗儀式。政務司司長陳國基主禮時表示,今年的全民國家安全教育日主題為「主動對接十五五規劃,堅持統籌發展和安全」,是要提醒大家更好地融入和服務國家發展大局,積極作為,在國家現代化建設的征程中,貢獻香港的力量與擔當。政府會全力提升執法協調能力,深化全民國家安全教育,堅持「愛國者治港」,防範化解一切安全風險。 陳國基其後主持維護國家安全盃頒獎典禮,嘉許參與保安局、紀律部隊和輔助部隊運動競技比賽的選手。 保安局與律政司、教育局和善德基金會合辦的全港學界國家安全常識挑戰賽下午舉行總決賽和頒獎典禮。今年參賽人數再創新高,吸引逾132,000名來自651所中、小學的學生參與。比賽加入有關《「一國兩制」下香港維護國家安全的實踐》白皮書的內容,確保國家安全教育與時並進。 陳國基在視像致辭中感謝各校長和老師的全力支持,讓同學在問答比賽中學習和吸收更多國家安全知識,在挑戰賽中表現出色的師生更參加了內地參訪團,親身感受國家的最新發展,並體會到國家安全是生活安穩、社會進步的真實保障。 他並勉勵同學、老師和社會各界,主動承擔起維護國家安全的責任,做有承擔、有視野的國安守護者。 一同主禮的律政司司長林定國指,《香港國安法》公布實施後,社會回復秩序,經濟穩步發展,要保持這得來不易的局面,市民要自覺維護國家安全。 常識挑戰賽總決賽和頒獎典禮的精彩花絮分別於今晚10時30分和本月19日晚上7時30分於HOY資訊台播出。 此外,保安局局長鄧炳強今日也出席多項國安教育活動,包括香港特別行政區維護國家安全委員會在會議展覽中心舉辦的全民國家安全教育日開幕典禮暨主題講座,以及香港廣東社團總會舉辦的「同心護未來,安全伴成長」國安幼兒繪本新書發布會。
下 午 11 時
天 文 台 錄 得:
氣 溫 : 27 度
相 對 濕 度 : 百 分 之 81
本 港 其 他 地 區 的 氣 溫 :
天 文 台 27 度 ,
京 士 柏 26 度 ,
黃 竹 坑 26 度 ,
打 鼓 嶺 23 度 ,
流 浮 山 25 度 ,
大 埔 25 度 ,
沙 田 25 度 ,
屯 門 25 度 ,
將 軍 澳 24 度 ,
西 貢 25 度 ,
長 洲 25 度 ,
赤 鱲 角 27 度 ,
青 衣 25 度 ,
石 崗 25 度 ,
荃 灣 可 觀 25 度 ,
荃 灣 城 門 谷 26 度 ,
香 港 公 園 26 度 ,
筲 箕 灣 26 度 ,
九 龍 城 26 度 ,
跑 馬 地 27 度 ,
黃 大 仙 27 度 ,
赤 柱 26 度 ,
觀 塘 26 度 ,
深 水 埗 26 度 ,
啟 德 跑 道 公 園 26 度 ,
元 朗 公 園 25 度 ,
大 美 督 25 度 。
At
11 p.m.
at the Hong Kong Observatory :
Air temperature : 27 degrees Celsius
Relative Humidity : 81 per cent
The air temperatures at other places were:
Hong Kong Observatory27 degrees ;
King's Park26 degrees ;
Wong Chuk Hang26 degrees ;
Ta Kwu Ling23 degrees ;
Lau Fau Shan25 degrees ;
Tai Po25 degrees ;
Sha Tin25 degrees ;
Tuen Mun25 degrees ;
Tseung Kwan O24 degrees ;
Sai Kung25 degrees ;
Cheung Chau25 degrees ;
Chek Lap Kok27 degrees ;
Tsing Yi25 degrees ;
Shek Kong25 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon25 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley26 degrees ;
Hong Kong Park26 degrees ;
Shau Kei Wan26 degrees ;
Kowloon City26 degrees ;
Happy Valley27 degrees ;
Wong Tai Sin27 degrees ;
Stanley26 degrees ;
Kwun Tong26 degrees ;
Sham Shui Po26 degrees ;
Kai Tak Runway Park26 degrees ;
Yuen Long Park25 degrees ;
Tai Mei Tuk25 degrees .
下 午 8 時
天 文 台 錄 得:
氣 溫 : 27 度
相 對 濕 度 : 百 分 之 75
本 港 其 他 地 區 的 氣 溫 :
天 文 台 27 度 ,
京 士 柏 27 度 ,
黃 竹 坑 26 度 ,
打 鼓 嶺 27 度 ,
流 浮 山 26 度 ,
大 埔 27 度 ,
沙 田 27 度 ,
屯 門 26 度 ,
將 軍 澳 26 度 ,
西 貢 26 度 ,
長 洲 25 度 ,
赤 鱲 角 27 度 ,
青 衣 26 度 ,
石 崗 27 度 ,
荃 灣 可 觀 25 度 ,
荃 灣 城 門 谷 27 度 ,
香 港 公 園 26 度 ,
筲 箕 灣 26 度 ,
九 龍 城 27 度 ,
跑 馬 地 27 度 ,
黃 大 仙 27 度 ,
赤 柱 26 度 ,
觀 塘 26 度 ,
深 水 埗 26 度 ,
啟 德 跑 道 公 園 27 度 ,
元 朗 公 園 26 度 ,
大 美 督 26 度 。
At
8 p.m.
at the Hong Kong Observatory :
Air temperature : 27 degrees Celsius
Relative Humidity : 75 per cent
The air temperatures at other places were:
Hong Kong Observatory27 degrees ;
King's Park27 degrees ;
Wong Chuk Hang26 degrees ;
Ta Kwu Ling27 degrees ;
Lau Fau Shan26 degrees ;
Tai Po27 degrees ;
Sha Tin27 degrees ;
Tuen Mun26 degrees ;
Tseung Kwan O26 degrees ;
Sai Kung26 degrees ;
Cheung Chau25 degrees ;
Chek Lap Kok27 degrees ;
Tsing Yi26 degrees ;
Shek Kong27 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon25 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley27 degrees ;
Hong Kong Park26 degrees ;
Shau Kei Wan26 degrees ;
Kowloon City27 degrees ;
Happy Valley27 degrees ;
Wong Tai Sin27 degrees ;
Stanley26 degrees ;
Kwun Tong26 degrees ;
Sham Shui Po26 degrees ;
Kai Tak Runway Park27 degrees ;
Yuen Long Park26 degrees ;
Tai Mei Tuk26 degrees .
下 午 5 時
天 文 台 錄 得:
氣 溫 : 28 度
相 對 濕 度 : 百 分 之 71
過 去 一 小 時 ,
京 士 柏 錄 得 的 平 均 紫 外 線 指 數 : 1
紫 外 線 強 度 : 低
本 港 其 他 地 區 的 氣 溫 :
天 文 台 28 度 ,
京 士 柏 28 度 ,
黃 竹 坑 28 度 ,
打 鼓 嶺 29 度 ,
流 浮 山 28 度 ,
大 埔 28 度 ,
沙 田 28 度 ,
屯 門 28 度 ,
將 軍 澳 28 度 ,
西 貢 28 度 ,
長 洲 27 度 ,
赤 鱲 角 29 度 ,
青 衣 27 度 ,
荃 灣 可 觀 26 度 ,
荃 灣 城 門 谷 28 度 ,
香 港 公 園 27 度 ,
筲 箕 灣 27 度 ,
九 龍 城 29 度 ,
跑 馬 地 28 度 ,
黃 大 仙 28 度 ,
赤 柱 28 度 ,
觀 塘 27 度 ,
深 水 埗 28 度 ,
啟 德 跑 道 公 園 28 度 ,
元 朗 公 園 29 度 ,
大 美 督 28 度 。
At
5 p.m.
at the Hong Kong Observatory :
Air temperature : 28 degrees Celsius
Relative Humidity : 71 per cent
During the past hour
the mean UV Index recorded at King's Park : 1
Intensity of UV radiation : low The air temperatures at other places were:
Hong Kong Observatory28 degrees ;
King's Park28 degrees ;
Wong Chuk Hang28 degrees ;
Ta Kwu Ling29 degrees ;
Lau Fau Shan28 degrees ;
Tai Po28 degrees ;
Sha Tin28 degrees ;
Tuen Mun28 degrees ;
Tseung Kwan O28 degrees ;
Sai Kung28 degrees ;
Cheung Chau27 degrees ;
Chek Lap Kok29 degrees ;
Tsing Yi27 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon26 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley28 degrees ;
Hong Kong Park27 degrees ;
Shau Kei Wan27 degrees ;
Kowloon City29 degrees ;
Happy Valley28 degrees ;
Wong Tai Sin28 degrees ;
Stanley28 degrees ;
Kwun Tong27 degrees ;
Sham Shui Po28 degrees ;
Kai Tak Runway Park28 degrees ;
Yuen Long Park29 degrees ;
Tai Mei Tuk28 degrees .
