Today (15th) is "National Security Education Day 2022", Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung wrote an article in a newspaper titled "The "Hong Kong National Security Law" exerts a powerful deterrent force to maintain social security and stability from chaos and change, referring to "Hong Kong National Security Law". Since the implementation of the Law, Hong Kong has changed from chaos to rule. The National Security Division of the Police Force has so far arrested 182 people, of which 114 have been prosecuted, and 5 companies have been prosecuted for allegedly committing crimes endangering national security.
In his article, Deng Bingqiang described Next Media founder Jimmy Lai as "a leading figure endangering national security", described Apple Daily as a "brainwashing machine that poisons Hong Kong citizens", and referred to the pro-democracy "35+" as a "malicious plan" .
The authorities will focus on combating "soft confrontation" and "domestic terrorism", and will complete the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law as soon as possible and formulate cybersecurity laws.
Every April 15th is the "National Security Education Day". This year, due to the epidemic, physical activities have been reduced.
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Deng Bingqiang's article was published in the "AM730" published today and the website of the Security Bureau. Deng pointed out that the implementation of the "Hong Kong National Security Law" is a turning point for Hong Kong's national security. Hong Kong has changed from chaos to governance after 2019, and the threat of violence has been greatly reduced. Public security has improved, citizens' lives have returned to normal, and the economy and people's livelihood have been able to start anew.
So far, the National Security Division of the police has arrested 182 people for allegedly engaging in acts endangering national security, of which 114 have been prosecuted, and five companies have also been prosecuted for allegedly committing crimes endangering national security.
Secretary for Security Tang Bingqiang pointed out that the implementation of the "Hong Kong National Security Law" is a turning point in Hong Kong's national security.
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Describing Jimmy Lai as a "leader in endangering national security"
Deng Bingqiang pointed out that among the arrested was Li Zhiying, the founder of Next Media, a "leading figure endangering national security". His "Apple Daily", a brainwashing machine that poisons Hong Kong citizens, has ceased operation, and Next Media has also been liquidated and tried in court. It was revealed that Jimmy Lai and a former foreign intelligence officer were the masterminds and financial masters behind the "Fighting Team", an "anti-China chaos in Hong Kong" organization.
He believes that the relevant law enforcement actions "effectively stop the people concerned from continuing to abuse press freedom in an attempt to oppose China and disrupt Hong Kong, endanger national security and undermine social stability."
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Directly pointing at "35+" viciousness and paralyzing the government
The National Security Department will arrest "35+" pro-democracy activists in 2021. Deng Bingqiang pointed out that the arrested persons are suspected of conspiring to manipulate elections through a plan, intending to use a "malicious plan" to gain a majority of seats in the Legislative Council, "thus paralyzing and severely disrupting and obstructing the election." , undermine the Hong Kong SAR government's lawful performance of its functions." Among the people involved, 47 have been charged with "conspiracy to subvert state power." Deng pointed out, "If their vicious plans succeed, the society, economy, and people's livelihood will suffer serious consequences. Shock and destruction."
The stake was disbanded on September 25 last year. Deng Bingqiang pointed out that the stake was suspected of committing crimes endangering national security. The Implementing Regulations required the stake to submit information and charged five stakeholders for the stake’s failure to comply with the submission requirements.
Secretary for Security Tang Bing-keung believes that the "black violence" in 2019 gave birth to "local terrorism".
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Says 'black violence' breeds 'domestic terrorism'
The Security Bureau will focus on responding to the threat of local terrorism. Deng Bingqiang believes that the "black violence" in 2019 gave birth to "local terrorism". By the end of 2021, law enforcement agencies have detected more than 20 cases involving explosives, firearms or ammunition. Among them, 6 real guns and 19 explosives were involved, including TATP, an explosive commonly used in foreign terrorist attacks. The police also detected a radical Hong Kong independence organization known as the "Guangcheng People" that endangered national security.
Deng Bingqiang continued, pointing out that the implementation of the "Hong Kong National Security Law" "has curbed the arrogant and illegal acts of black violence and Hong Kong independence, but some Hong Kong independence activists are still giving up and continue to use different soft confrontation methods such as the media, culture and arts, and publications. Advocating and infiltrating, instilling the idea of 'Hong Kong independence'." In this regard, the law enforcement authorities "activated" Sections 9 and 10 of the Crimes Ordinance to take action against those who conduct acts with seditious intent or publish seditious texts or publications.
So far, 34 people have been arrested, of which 21 have been prosecuted, and a company has also been prosecuted for allegedly committing related crimes.
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Refers to the constant interference and smearing of Hong Kong affairs by external forces
Deng Bingqiang emphasized that the relevant law enforcement actions show that the "Hong Kong National Security Law" and related local laws are effective in preventing, suppressing and punishing acts endangering national security. The "Hong Kong National Security Law" also exerts a strong deterrent effect. The situation of "Hong Kong independence" has also been decreasing, and many organizations suspected of endangering national security have also disbanded or ceased operations one after another, and the risks to national security have been greatly reduced.
However, Deng Bingqiang believes that external forces continue to interfere and smear Hong Kong affairs, and continue to try to endanger national security through espionage activities and "soft confrontation". Including "lone wolf" attacks and homegrown terrorist groups.
The authorities will complete the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law as soon as possible to improve the legal system for safeguarding national security; strengthen the national security and counter-terrorism intelligence system and collaboration among the various disciplined forces; formulate cybersecurity legislation, and continue to promote publicity and education through publicity and education. to raise national security awareness.
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