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2022-06-28T09:20:22.631Z


President Xi Jinping will attend the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Although it is not known whether he will attend in person, the Hong Kong government has been ready to carry out security and epidemic prevention work. Wanchai Convention and Exhibition and areas such as West Kowloon have significantly strengthened


President Xi Jinping will attend the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Although it is not known whether he will attend in person, the Hong Kong government has already taken precautionary measures to carry out security and epidemic prevention work.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) Lui Kam-ho, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Special Duties) (Support) Kwok Ka-quan and others will hold a press conference at the Police Headquarters this afternoon (28th) to introduce relevant President Xi Jinping’s attendance at the celebration of Hong Kong’s return to the 25th Arrangements for police operations at the annual general meeting and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.


▼On June 28, the police stepped up patrols in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center and the MTR Admiralty Station▼


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[16:47] Lv Jinhao pointed out that many Hong Kong citizens were eagerly looking forward to Xi Jinping’s attendance at the event, and the national flags and regional flags were hung in many places, which were “beautiful”. We are at odds with the situation, and we are actively investigating the case. I hope that there will be good news soon and the reporter will know and bring the relevant people to justice.”

[16:28] Lu Jinhao said that the police force has always had a comprehensive risk assessment mechanism. Today, there is no specific information that shows that there is a threat of terrorist attacks in Hong Kong, so the risk level continues to be moderate.

However, the police have conducted a risk assessment on Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong. Due to the geopolitical and international situation, Xi Jinping's attendance at events in Hong Kong must be the focus of the world, and the rise of local terrorism in Hong Kong in recent years is clearly specific. Terrorist-related cases are similar to foreign terrorist weapons, so the police are highly concerned that Xi Jinping will be threatened by terrorist attacks when he visits Hong Kong.

▼The situation in the exhibition area on June 28▼


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[16:23] Assistant Commissioner of Police (Special Duties) (Support) Guo Jiaquan pointed out that the police have the responsibility to take security measures to ensure the safety of President Xi Jinping and the safe conduct of activities, and the police understand that the public is concerned about Xi Jinping’s attendance at the activities, and the media should also According to the report, the police will fully assist the interview according to the risk assessment and without affecting the premise of the operation.

[16:17] Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Liao Jiaqi of Hong Kong Island Region said that from the early morning of June 29, all roads in the Convention and Exhibition Peninsula, including the northbound Fleming Road flyover, Lung Wo Road, etc., near the Eastern District, including Yaoxing Street, will be closed .

Some road sections, including Fleming Road, Harbour Road, etc., will be closed intermittently.

, and the MTR Convention and Exhibition Station will be closed on June 30. The East Rail Line will run normally but will not stop at the station. Those who need to enter or leave the exhibition will need to undergo security checks.

[16:08] Lv Jinhao emphasized that the police do not tolerate violence, let alone interference with police security, and will take decisive law enforcement actions if they affect security.

The 25th Anniversary of the Return of China | It is expected that Xi Jinping will come to Hong Kong to attend the ceremony.

[16:05] Lv Jinhao pointed out that after reviewing the risk assessment, according to Article 19 of the Small Drone Order of Chapter 448G, all small drones will be banned from flying in the restricted flight areas in Hong Kong during Xi Jinping's attendance at the event.

[16:02] The police pointed out that during Xi Jinping’s attendance at the event and his arrival in Hong Kong, the police have the responsibility to take measures to ensure his personal safety, and to ensure that the event is carried out in an orderly and safe manner. The security arrangements include: providing close protection to the President; celebrating Event venue security and team escort.

The police also pointed out that the areas where Xi Jinping is staying and passing through will have a core security zone, and other areas will be security zones.

Lu Jinhao pointed out that during Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong, the Admiralty and Wanchai North area will be greatly affected, and the traffic in Wanchai North area is very congested.

[16:00] Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) Lu Jinhao pointed out that President Xi Jinping will attend the 25th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. During the Chairman’s visit to Hong Kong during the event, the police are responsible for taking measures to ensure his personal safety, as well as ensuring that the event is orderly and safe. Security arrangements include: providing close protection for the President.

The police stressed that during President Xi Jinping's attendance at the event and his arrival in Hong Kong, the police have the responsibility to take measures to ensure his personal safety.

(Xinhua News Agency/File photo)

The police held a press conference this afternoon to introduce the police action arrangements for President Xi Jinping's attendance at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) Lu Jinhao, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Special Duties) (Support) Kwok Ka-quan and Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Hong Kong Island Region Liao Ka-chi will attend.

▼On June 24, the police "Saber-Toothed Tiger" armored vehicle dispatched for patrol▼


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The police held a press conference this afternoon to introduce the police action arrangements for President Xi Jinping's attendance at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) Lu Jinhao, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Special Duties) (Support) Kwok Ka-quan and Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Hong Kong Island Region Liao Ka-chi will attend.

▼On June 24th, the Pingshi Village Building was covered with national flags and regional flags to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the return on July 1▼


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After news came out that President Xi Jinping was coming to Hong Kong by high-speed rail, the exit E of MTR Austin Station connected to the Xiqu Centre had dropped off. The MTR posted a notice stating that the exit was temporarily closed due to police requests.

Following the police's strengthening of security in the exhibition and government headquarters areas earlier, the "Saber-Toothed Tiger" armored vehicles were dispatched for the first time to patrol in the Political Bureau, Central and other places.

The police also asked the MTR to close Exit E of MTR Austin Station, and the Xiqu Centre had its entrances and exits closed, as well as the high-speed rail station.

▼On the morning of June 23, a large number of iron horses were placed in the Science Park▼


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▼On the evening of June 23, an audio-visual console was set up in the West Kowloon High Speed ​​Rail Station▼


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25th Anniversary of the Return of the People's Republic of China︱25 fishing boats lined up at the Victoria Harbour, people danced the national flag at the pier, West Kowloon and Wanchai can clock in for the 25th Anniversary of the Return From Chuk Yuen Village to Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Terminal for the 25th Anniversary of the Return | Science Park held an event at 2:00 p.m. on the 30th, employees "cleared" the 25th anniversary of the return of the staff | Tang Jiahua said that the name of the quarantine hotel and the date of check-in Chen Guoji should have recovered

Source: hk1

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