Legislative Council Panel on Security Visits Guangzhou to Enhance Crime Prevention and Law Enforcement Strategies.

LegCo Panel on Security conducts duty visit to Guangzhou

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council Panel on Security conducted a duty visit to Guangzhou today (April 24) to learn about the work experience in areas related to enhancing crime prevention and law enforcement efficiency. The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, also led government officials to join the visit.

Members went to Tianhe District of Guangzhou in the morning to observe a minimum emergency unit drill in Tianhe City Central Business District. Minimum emergency units are formed by various entities or premises in the city, and under the supervision of local police stations. They are responsible for taking initial actions in response to emergencies that endanger public safety, as well as assisting public security authorities in maintaining daily law and order. Members noted from the drill that minimum emergency units help prevent and curb illegal and criminal acts at an early stage and effectively enhance community safety. Members also exchanged views with representatives of relevant Mainland authorities on, among others, ways to consolidate and leverage community resources and forces to ensure public safety.

Members then visited the Huale Police Station of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau. The Police Station has received numerous national and provincial honours, including the title of People's Satisfaction Police Station awarded by the State Council. During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of the Police Station on enhancing public satisfaction with police work, leveraging technology to enhance crime prevention and law enforcement efficiency, etc.

Members visited the integrated service hall of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau in the afternoon to better understand the "one service window" arrangements provided therein and the measures to offer convenient services to the public through the use of technology and self-service facilities, as well as to receive a briefing on the city's experience in providing facilitation to citizens by streamlining workflows and leveraging technology. Members also toured the police history museum of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau to gain further insight into the development of public security services.

Through the duty visit, Members obtained first-hand knowledge of Guangzhou's effort in crime prevention, law enforcement and facilitation measures for citizens, and exchanged views with representatives of the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department on related issues. The experience and information obtained through the duty visit will facilitate the Panel in performing duties pursuant to its terms of reference for building a safer and more liveable community together.

A total of 14 members and non-members of the Panel on Security participated in the duty visit and they returned to Hong Kong in the afternoon.

LegCo Panel on Security conducts duty visit to Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Security conducts duty visit to Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Security conducts duty visit to Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Security conducts duty visit to Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Security conducts duty visit to Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Director-General of Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises visits Hangzhou and Shanghai to promote Hong Kong's advantages

The Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), Mr Peter Yan, today (May 16) concluded his visit to Hangzhou and Shanghai. It was a follow-up visit after multiple previous visits to Hangzhou and Shanghai earlier this year, and aimed to promote Hong Kong's latest developments and new opportunities in the innovation and technology industry and attract potential strategic enterprises to establish their presence in Hong Kong.

During the visit to Hangzhou from May 13 to 15, Mr Yan engaged with several leading enterprises in AI and data science, and cultural and creative industries. Additionally, he met with representatives from the Hangzhou Science and Technology Bureau to explore collaborative opportunities. The discussions focused on how Hong Kong and the Yangtze River Delta region can leverage their respective strengths to fill gaps and capitalise on research opportunities, supported by global talent.

Mr Yan stated, "Hangzhou, renowned for its dynamic technology ecosystem and advanced AI research and development capabilities, has emerged as a key innovation hub in China. The city's cultural and creative sector has experienced significant growth, particularly in the gaming industry, with recent successes like Black Myth: Wukong exemplifying its ability to fuse Chinese heritage with cutting-edge technology. We encourage more enterprises in the AI and cultural and creative industries to capitalise on Hong Kong's unique advantages to expand globally while fostering the vibrant growth of local AI and creative sectors."

Mr Yan started his visit to Shanghai on the afternoon of May 15. He highlighted the city's role as a key economic hub and leader in life and health technology, driving innovation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare. He emphasised how Hong Kong's AI and data infrastructure could drive industry growth and foster cross-border collaboration.

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Apart from life and health technology industry leaders, Mr Yan also met with leaders of cultural and creative and advanced manufacturing industries, holding strategic discussions with the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology to enhance the innovation ecosystem and foster high-potential ventures.

Mr Yan concluded his official visit to Shanghai this evening and returned to Hong Kong. The visit reinforced Hong Kong's role as a global innovation hub, fostering industry partnerships and cross-border collaboration to drive technological growth and economic development.