This is the 1702nd issue of "Hong Kong One Day"
The opening ceremony of the "National Security Education Day" Xia Baolong will attend online
According to the Information Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government, April 15 is the "National Security Education Day" . The Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will hold the opening ceremony of the "National Security Education Day" at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on the morning of the 15th.
Xia Baolong, director of the Central Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, will lead all members of the leadership team of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office to attend via video link in Beijing. Director Xia Baolong will serve as the officiating guest and deliver a keynote speech.
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Lee Ka-chiu, expressed his warm welcome. Li Jiachao said that this year's "National Security Education Day" is of particularly great significance to Hong Kong. This year marks the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s “Overall National Security Concept” and the first “National Security Education Day” since the Hong Kong SAR completed the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law and the “Maintenance of National Security Ordinance” came into effect.
Li Jiachao stressed that today's world's geopolitics are complex and ever-changing. National security risks and threats can arise suddenly, and can be persistent and latent. The methods are endless, and citizens must remain vigilant. The "Regulations on Safeguarding National Security" requires the SAR government to carry out national security education and law-abiding awareness education, and conduct it through publicity, guidance, supervision and management. The National Security Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held the "National Security Education Day" event to help raise the awareness and sense of responsibility of Hong Kong citizens in safeguarding national security and remind citizens to stay alert to national security risks.
In response to the "National Security Education Day", all walks of life in Hong Kong have also held various activities one after another. On the 14th, the Hong Kong Fire Services Department held an open day at the Fire and Rescue College to conduct demonstrations on fire fighting, high-altitude rescue, rapids rescue, and disaster response.
The Youth Federation of the Hong Kong Political Consultative Conference also held activities such as lectures and booth games on the 14th to promote national security education to the public. In his speech at the event, Hong Kong Secretary for Security Tang Bingqiang said that Hong Kong has further improved the legal system and enforcement mechanism for safeguarding national security, but it cannot be taken lightly. All sectors of the community need to participate together and continue to promote national security education.
The United States and Canada updated travel reminders for Hong Kong, and the Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong and the SAR government jointly condemned
for updating travel reminders to Hong Kong for individual countries such as the United States and Canada, slandering the Hong Kong National Security Law and Hong Kong National Security Regulations, and discrediting the rule of law and human rights conditions in the SAR. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs A spokesman for the Commissioner's Office in Hong Kong expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition. The
statement pointed out that the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Hong Kong National Security Regulations are in line with the spirit of the rule of law and common international practices, fully respect and protect human rights, fully protect the normal activities of foreign institutions and personnel in Hong Kong, and have clear definitions of crimes. The law enforcement departments of the SAR strictly rely on facts and evidence, take law enforcement actions in accordance with the law and accept supervision, and the judicial organs of the SAR strictly exercise their judicial powers in accordance with the law. The law only targets a very small number of people who endanger national security. Ordinary people and institutions do not need to worry about accidentally falling into the law. The
statement emphasized that the travel warnings from relevant countries ignored objective facts, maliciously disparaged Hong Kong's international reputation, and attempted to obstruct normal business and personnel exchanges. We strongly urge relevant countries to immediately stop slandering Hong Kong’s national security legislation, immediately cancel false travel reminders, adjust relevant erroneous ratings, and remove stumbling blocks that hinder exchanges and cooperation with Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong SAR government also strongly condemns these political manipulations that distort facts and spread fear through scaremongering remarks. The spokesperson reiterated that the Hong Kong National Security Law and the "Maintenance of National Security Ordinance" are laws to prevent external forces from endangering our national security and strengthen the door locks for us to protect our homeland. Only those who want to break into our homeland, invade and plunder do not want the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to protect our country in accordance with the law. The family defends the country. The SAR government strongly urges relevant countries to stop using political tricks such as the so-called update of outbound travel warnings to interfere in Hong Kong's lawful maintenance of national security.
The results of the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards were announced. Tony Leung Chiu-wai won the Best Actor Award for the sixth time and "Vicious" won the Best Film.
The "42nd Hong Kong Film Awards" award ceremony was held grandly at the Hong Kong Cultural Center on the 14th.The classic "red carpet" prelude to the awards ceremony is also set up at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade opposite the Hong Kong Cultural Center as last year. A number of celebrities gathered together and appeared against the beautiful scenery of Victoria Harbour. The scene was star-studded.
A reporter from Shenzhen TV Direct News in Hong Kong observed on the spot that for this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards, Hong Kong public opinion not only paid attention to who won the various awards, but also conducted in-depth observations on the development of the industry. Some public opinion has noticed that there are many new directors this year who have brought surprising film works. These works contain keen observation of society and strong humanistic care, and have explored new opportunities for the development of Hong Kong films. path. Public opinion is also concerned about the investment of mainland capital in Hong Kong film and television, and believes that the combination of Hong Kong film and television production teams + mainland capital can effectively stimulate the vitality of Hong Kong films.
The announcement of multiple awards attracted much attention. Among them, Tony Leung Chiu-wai won the Best Actor for the sixth time with "Goldfinger", Yu Xiangning won the Best Actress with "Under the Sun", veteran actor Jiang David and "post-90s" actress Liang Yongting also won the Best Actress with "Under the Sun" respectively. "Under the Sun" won the Best Supporting Actor and Actor award, while Sammo Hung won the Lifetime Achievement Award. The most important Best Picture Award was won by "Vicious Lawyer" (called "Vicious Lawyer" in the mainland) starring Huang Zihua and others.
Author丨Ye Junyan, chief writer of Shenzhen Satellite TV Direct News
