Youth Leaders Forum Reflects on Growth and Future Development at Annual Review Meeting

2024-09-21 15:33 Last Updated At：17:38

Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum holds annual review

The annual review of the Security Bureau (SB) Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum was held at the Central Government Offices today (September 21) for youth members to give presentations on their research topics and reflect on their learning experiences over the past year, and to outline the development of the Leaders Forum for the coming year with its new members.

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Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum holds annual review

Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum holds annual review Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum holds annual review

Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum holds annual review Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Addressing the audience as the officiating guest, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, said that the second term of the Leaders Forum organised nearly 30 activities and provided diverse training for its members. He said that the members also took part in study tours to places such as the Greater Bay Area and Henan Province to experience the country’s history and culture as well as its social development, enhancing their national identity. He said he is glad to see that in the coming year, the SB will, apart from further deepening its co-operation with Shenzhen University, collaborate with the Secretariat for Security of Macao to promote development and cultural exchanges of youths in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to strengthen the cohesion of youths in the three places and encourage their devotion to contributing to the country.

The youth members shared their experiences and insights from the past year at the event, including three outstanding alumni, who shared their experiences of participation in the 2024 United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs Youth Forum held in Vienna and, as Hong Kong youth volunteers, in the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 held in Hainan. Other members shared their internship experiences at the Palace Museum in Beijing, well-known enterprises and government institutions. Furthermore, member representatives collaborated with students of Shenzhen University, a partner of the Leaders Forum, to give presentations on research related to the Greater Bay Area and youth. The members received feedback from the guests.

Concluding the event, the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, said members have grown significantly after a year of learning. Pleased to know that some alumni and members will join the Government as administrative officer and members of disciplinary forces, he said he believes they have a deeper understanding of how to become young leaders to contribute to society and serve the country. He thanked Shenzhen University; the chairmen, the presidents as well as the advisory board of the Leaders Forum; the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; as well as people and enterprises for their support in providing members with diverse activities and internship opportunities to widen their horizons.

The SB established the Leaders Forum in October 2022 to enhance youth work. The SB also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shenzhen University last year to jointly promote Hong Kong-Shenzhen youth development and co-operation through cultural exchanges.

Hong Kong Police Conducts Joint Cyber and Terrorism Exercise to Enhance Response Capabilities

2024-09-21 17:02 Last Updated At：17:18

Counter Cyber and Physical Terrorism Joint Exercise 2024 successfully concludes

The Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) of the Hong Kong Police Force held the Counter Cyber and Physical Terrorism Joint Exercise 2024 codenamed BATTLEAIR in collaboration with the INTERPOL and the Macao Judiciary Police today (September 21) to enhance participants’ capabilities in responding to cyber attacks and physical counter terrorism.

This was Phase II of the exercise, which built on the successful completion of Phase I tabletop exercise conducted last month (August 14) and put in place its outcome in this physical exercise today.

More than 230 local, Macao and overseas members from the INTERPOL, the Macao Judiciary Police, CSTCB, Airport District (APTDIST), Emergency Unit of New Territories South (EU NTS), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau, Police Tactical Unit, Airport Authority Hong Kong and Aviation Security Company Limited participated in the physical exercise.

The exercise simulated a scenario in which four terrorists launched cyber attacks against Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Companhia de Electricidade de Macau with the aim to paralyse public services and cause public panic. During the exercise, terrorists not only placed suspicious items and operated drones to create chaos but also attempted to carry out armed attacks on members of the public.

In response to the terrorist plot, APTDIST and EU NTS acted quickly to stop and apprehend the three terrorists. Regarding cyber security, CSTCB officers conducted incident response, digital forensics works and system recovery to address the hacking into the computer systems of HKIA. They also shared intelligence with the INTERPOL and the Macao Judiciary Police, which ultimately led to the successful arrest of other fleeing terrorists in Macao by the Macao Judiciary Police.

Representatives of KPMG Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited were invited for the first time to provide valuable insights and participate in the exercise as a member of the Cyber Security Action Task Force, fostering collaboration between public and private organisations.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Chow Yat-ming also attended and monitored the exercise. The Force hoped that this exercise could strengthen the capabilities of participants in responding to cyber attacks and physical counter terrorism, as well as foster the communication between management agencies of critical infrastructures and the Force and enhance the efficiency of the workflow when handling terrorist attacks, in order to prevent incidents before they occur and to respond swiftly together when necessary.

Youth Leaders Forum Reflects on Growth and Future Development at Annual Review Meeting

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