This is the 1775th issue of One Day in Hong Kong
The 4th anniversary of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government: It will continue to deepen the work of safeguarding national security
Today (30th) is the 4th anniversary of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, a spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government said that with the gazettal of the "Safeguarding National Security Ordinance" and the improvement of the legal system and enforcement mechanism for the HKSAR to safeguard national security, the HKSAR Government will continue to deepen the work of safeguarding national security, and at the same time strive to fight for the economy, seek development and benefit the people's livelihood, so as to effectively enhance the sense of gain, happiness and security of the general public.
Source: Radio Television Hong Kong
The spokesman said that in the past, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was in a state of "no defense" in terms of national security, allowing external forces and elements who "oppose China and destabilize Hong Kong" to take advantage of it, and the Hong Kong National Security Law has had an immediate effect, turning society from chaos to order, and people's lives and economic activities returning to normal. Hong Kong's ranking in world competitiveness has risen to the top of the global economy. The National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance are closely linked and mutually reinforcing, giving full play to the institutional advantages of the "dual laws and dual mechanisms" to build a solid line of defense for safeguarding security and stability, and providing a solid institutional guarantee for promoting good governance.
Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, said in a document that the Hong Kong National Security Law has played a key role in "fixing the sea", restoring social order, putting economic development back on track, and the spirit of the rule of law more evident. He believes that with Hong Kong's unique positioning as a combination of national and global advantages, talents and enterprises from all over the world will continue to "vote with their feet" and come to settle down and develop.
Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Source: Hong Kong 01
At the same time, Chen Guoji pointed out: "Only with national security can there be Hong Kong security and home security. "The HKSAR Government has the ability and determination to implement the "dual laws and dual mechanisms", prevent and combat all acts and activities that endanger national security, work with the general public to maintain a stable and prosperous socio-economic environment, and lead Hong Kong to continue to achieve great glory.
The Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Mr Tang Ping-keung, said in an article that in the past four years, the Security Bureau will continue to uphold the responsibility of safeguarding national security and make Hong Kong move forward steadily. He said that he will do a good job in publicizing and promoting national security, and will soon update the online virtual exhibition of the Hong Kong National Security Law, and there will be new serialized animations and comics.
Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong SAR Government Tang Bingqiang Source: Tang Pingqiang's social platform
Paul Chan: It's time for Hong Kong to "attack" and promote security through development
Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, said that Hong Kong's economy has been in a stable situation in the past few years, and at present, with the full support of the state, it is a time to "attack", and it is necessary to promote security through development.
Source: Radio Television Hong Kong
Chan Mo-po said in a radio program that many events will be held in Hong Kong in the second half of the year and next year, and in the short term, he hopes to attract people to Hong Kong with grand events, and at the same time bring popularity and wealth to "bring prosperity to the venue". He said that people from Europe and the United States had reduced their visits to Hong Kong during the pandemic, and they all had positive comments about Hong Kong after their personal experience in Hong Kong.
Chan Mo-po pointed out that some media outlets have reported negatively about the situation in Hong Kong, and he reminded us to pay attention to the stance and motives of these people. He said that from time to time, he would hear people say that Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre was not guaranteed, but objective data showed that this was not the case, and the public should not worry. He believes that the mainland economy is growing steadily and the outlook is stable and improving, and he is optimistic about the economic prospects.
Chan Mo-po mentioned that the geopolitical landscape is lingering, the financial market will inevitably fluctuate, and Hong Kong must have a market monitoring mechanism to warn of problems, and at the same time have a response plan, he said that the SAR government has conducted drills on different scenarios. He also added that the property market is currently stable, with less than 0.1% of people buying their homes and although the number of negative assets has increased due to the adjustment of the property market, many of them have very low default rates, coupled with the satisfactory employment market and economic conditions, history shows that Hong Kong can cope with the fluctuations in the property market.
Mr Chan also said in an article today that the world situation continues to change and new challenges are emerging, and Hong Kong must strengthen its own advantages and competitiveness. Hong Kong should not only consolidate its traditional advantageous industries, but also accelerate the cultivation of new industries, develop new productive forces according to the time and local conditions, and promote the development of a more diversified and resilient economy. Artificial intelligence, healthcare, green finance and technology, digital economy, and cross-border supply chain management are all areas that Hong Kong needs to vigorously promote in the future.
Hong Kong Customs officially appointed as Vice-Chairman of the World Customs Organization for Asia and the Pacific Ho Pui-shan: It is of great significance
Hong Kong Customs was elected as the Vice-Chairman of the World Customs Organization for Asia and the Pacific for the term 2024-2026. Speaking at the Council meeting in Brussels, the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Ho Pui-shan, said that this meeting was the first time that Hong Kong had served as the Vice-Chairman of the WCO for Asia and the Pacific since 2000, which was of great significance.
The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Ho Pui-shan, was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) for Asia and the Pacific. Source: Information Services Department of the HKSAR Government
As the representative of the World Customs Organization (WCO) for the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (WCO) is in the interests of the country and Hong Kong in terms of development opportunities, which is of strategic significance to promote Hong Kong's participation in the Belt and Road Initiative and strengthen the collaboration between the country and Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
In addition, Ms Ho thanked all members of the Asia Pacific region for their unanimous support for the appointment of Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department as Vice-Chairman and pledged to strengthen cooperation among members in the region to meet the development needs of the region.
The overall ticket price of the MTR will be increased by 3.09% from today, and discounts such as "10 rides get 1 free" will be launched
The Hong Kong MTR will increase its fare by 3.09% from today (30th), and at the same time launch a number of discounts such as "get one free for ten". According to the MTR, about 80% of passengers have been adjusted to fares below HK$0.4, while all existing standing offers will continue.
Source: Sing Tao Net
After the increase, the lowest price of an adult Octopus is HK$4 and the most expensive is HK$60.8 one-way. Taking the MTR from Kwun Tong to Tsim Sha Tsui increased the fare from HK$8.9 to HK$9.2 for a one-way trip, an increase of nearly 3.4%. Taking the MTR from Tung Chung to Hong Kong increased from HK$23.6 to HK$24.3, an increase of about 2.97%. From Chai Wan to Lo Wu, the new fare is HK$54.4 with an additional HK$1.4.
From 1 to 28 July, the MTR Corporation has launched the "Get 1 Free for 10 Rides" offer, offering free rides to tourists and members of the public, with a maximum of 4 one-way rides under the entire offer. Passengers are required to use an Adult Octopus linked to their MTR Mobile account to take the local heavy rail network (except Airport Express) 10 times from Monday to Sunday during the Promotion Period to enjoy a free one-way local one-way ride. In addition, from now until 30 September, there is a HK$50 discount on the purchase of metro tickets, or the full month pass from July to September.
The "Grab 10 Get 1 Free" stamped card can be found in your MTR Mobile account under the "Stamps – Valid" page under "My Rewards". The stamp will be added to the stamp card within 3 days after the date of travel. Once you have collected 10 stamps, you will need to click "Redeem Now" on or before 16 August to get a free one-way local stamps. If the redemption is successful, the ride must be used on or before 2 January 2025.
It should be noted that passengers who use the free rides to and from Lo Wu Station or Lok Ma Chau Station will be deemed to have breached the terms and conditions of the promotion and will be required to pay the full fare and the free ride will be cancelled at the same time. If you transfer via Tsim Sha Tsui and/or East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, the free ride is only applicable before the transfer, and the fare will be charged separately after the transfer. Not applicable to the Airport Express, to the airport or AsiaWorld-Expo.