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     A girl who went missing in Chai Wan has been located.        Chu Yee-man, aged 14, went missing after she was last seen on San Ha Street on March 21 morning. Police received a report on the same day. … read more

     The Security Bureau today (March 23) strongly condemned the unfounded and biased remarks made by the United States (US) Secretary of State, Mr Antony Blinken, which deliberately misled the public and smeared the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (the Ordinance), so as to set the record straight.

     The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, said, “Mr Blinken once again targeted the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government’s work on safeguarding national security and made slandering, smearing, misleading and erroneous remarks against the Ordinance, showing his despicable political manoeuvre and hypocrisy with double standards. As a matter of fact, during the public consultation of the Basic Law Article 23 legislation, 98.6 per cent of the submissions of opinions showed support and gave positive comments, reflecting a strong consensus in society for the legislation, and it is also the aspiration of the people.”

     “The offences endangering national security stipulated by the Ordinance target acts endangering national security with precision, and define the elements and penalties of the offences with clarity. The prosecution has the burden to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant has the actus reus and mens rea of an offence before the defendant may be convicted by the court. The Ordinance will not affect normal business operations and normal worldwide exchanges of local institutions, organisations and individuals. Law-abiding persons (including US businessmen and enterprises in Hong Kong and US travellers visiting Hong Kong) will not engage in acts and activities endangering our national security and will not unwittingly violate the law,” Mr Tang continued.

     “Extraterritorial effect for the offences endangering national security under the Ordinance fully aligns with the principles of international law, international practice and common practice adopted in various countries and regions. It is both necessary and legitimate, and is also in line with those of other countries and regions around the world. It can be seen that the national security laws of various countries, including the US, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and the Member States of the European Union, also have extraterritorial effect under the ‘personality principle’ and the ‘protective principle’. In formulating the extraterritorial effect under the Ordinance, we have taken into account the principles of international law and international practice of state jurisdiction, as well as the nature of the offences.”

     “The Ordinance clearly specifies that the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Basic Law, as well as the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as applied to Hong Kong, are to be protected in accordance with the law. Mr Blinken neglected the relevant provision and lashed out wantonly, fully exposing his malicious intentions.”

     “Following the successful enactment of the Ordinance, the shortcomings in the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for the HKSAR to safeguard national security are addressed. We must once again emphasise that the Ordinance is a piece of legislation to defend against external forces that endanger our national security, acting like a sturdier door and a more effective door lock to defend our home. The HKSAR Government strongly urges these foreign governments with ulterior motives to stop smearing and interfering in Hong Kong affairs which are internal affairs of China. It is incumbent upon foreign governments to ensure that their remarks concerning the Ordinance are fair and just, and stop making scaremongering remarks,” Mr Tang emphasised.

     It is incontrovertible that safeguarding national security will provide a better business environment for businesses operating in Hong Kong. The HKSAR Government will continue to safeguard national security fearlessly, so that the HKSAR can focus its efforts on developing the economy, improving people’s livelihood and maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. read more

     A man who went missing in Sham Shui Po has been located.      Chan Chi-keung, aged 74, went missing after he was last seen on Lai Chi Kok Road on March 18 morning. The staff of his caring centre made a re… read more

     The annual Hong Kong Flower Show extravaganza at Victoria Park will close at 9pm tomorrow (March 24). Members of the public are urged to grasp the final chance to see tens of thousands of blooming flowers in all their splendour.
 
     After the show, flowers that are in good condition and suitable for replanting will be distributed to the public at 10am on March 25 at the park’s South Pavilion Plaza (near the Sugar Street entrance). It is estimated that about 3 000 pots will be distributed, subject to conditions of the plants. Each person will be given one pot only on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. To help protect the environment, members of the public are encouraged to bring their own bags.
 
     During the flower show period, various recreational fringe activities have been held at the showground. One of the activities, the Jockey Club Student Drawing Competition, held its prize presentation ceremony today (March 23). Winning entries are now on display at the showground.
 
     The competition was conducted in five categories and the champions are as follows:
 
Junior Section in Primary School:
Huang Chak-yan from Sheng Kung Hui Lui Ming Choi Memorial Primary School
Senior Section in Primary School:
Wong Yui-ching from The Salvation Army Ann Wyllie Memorial School
Junior Section in Secondary School:
Hui Nok from Po Leung Kuk Laws Foundation College
Senior Section in Secondary School:
Lam Shuk-mei from Tang Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary School
Tertiary Institution Section:
Fan Yan-yuet from The Education University of Hong Kong
 
     Meanwhile, the flower show is hosting an online voting campaign called “My Most Favourite Garden Plot”. Voters can choose their favourite from the garden plots of the 18 districts at the flower show, with the chance of winning free air tickets.
 
     The flower show is organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust is supporting the flower show for the 12th consecutive year and has been its major sponsor since 2014. The Club’s support for the Hong Kong Flower Show, like all its charity donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and wagering generate employment, tax and charity support for the community.
 
     This year’s flower show is one of the events under Art March of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. The show is running until March 24 from 9am to 9pm daily. For more details and its admission fee arrangements, please visit the event webpage (www.hkflowershow.hk/en/hkfs/2024/index.html) or call 2601 8260 for enquiry.

          

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations,   Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:        The Tourism Commission announces that in support of Earth Hour 202… read more