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Over 920,000 reports made to national security hotline in past 4 years, Hong Kong security chief says
Hong Kong police's national security hotline received over 920,000 reports over the past four years, security chief Chris Tang has said. Speaking at a ceremony on Thursday to mark five years since the Beijing-imposed national security law was enacted, Tang said Hongkongers 'cannot relax or be complacent.' 'The SAR government has done a lot of work, including strengthening law enforcement…' Tang said in Cantonese on Thursday. 'More importantly, we need the support of all citizens,' he said. The hotline was established by national security police in November 2020, four months after Beijing imposed national security legislation in Hong Kong following the anti-extradition protests and unrest. Tang said since the national security law took effect, police have arrested 326 people over offences related to national security. Among them, 165 people have been convicted. The security law 'filled a gap in Hong Kong's legal system to safeguard national security,' but 'hostile forces continue to seek opportunities to harm our country and the SAR, ' he said. In an interview published by state-backed media outlet Wen Wei Po on Thursday, Tang said in Cantonese that 'the work of safeguarding national security is only ongoing, with no end in sight.' Tang added that Hong Kong authorities closely cooperate with mainland Chinese authorities in safeguarding national security. 'Truth' of 2019 protests Thursday's ceremony also saw the opening of an exhibition marking the fifth anniversary of the national security law's implementation. Located in the Hong Kong Museum of History, the exhibition features the 2019 protests and unrest, as well as laws and regulations related to national security. Paul Lam, the city's justice minister, said during the ceremony that the exhibition shows the 'historical truth' of the 2019 protests, and is a 'vivid demonstration' of the importance of safeguarding national security. HKFP saw on Thursday afternoon that the entrance of the exhibition hall was decorated with the names of various social movements in Hong Kong. A short film on the 2019 protests and unrest was also being screened. Protests erupted in June 2019 over a since-axed extradition bill. They escalated into sometimes violent displays of dissent against police behaviour, amid calls for democracy and anger over Beijing's encroachment. Demonstrators demanded an independent probe into police conduct, amnesty for those arrested and a halt to the characterisation of protests as 'riots.' Some have criticised Hong Kong authorities' characterisation of the 2019 protests as 'black-clad violence,' 'colour revolution,' and 'insurrection,' and accused the government of using the movement to justify new security legislation.
South China Morning Post
18-04-2025
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- South China Morning Post
Where to go and what to do for an egg-citing Easter weekend in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is bracing for a surge in travel during the Easter weekend, with an expected 6 million trips in and out of the city between Thursday and Monday – a significant jump compared with last year. Advertisement Outbound travel is expected to peak on Friday, with around 759,000 trips, as Hongkongers continue heading to Shenzhen and elsewhere in mainland China for leisure. But many will also be visiting Hong Kong to enjoy what the city has to offer. The Post highlights the cultural experiences, fun-filled family events, immersive Easter installations, and shopping deals available to those spending the holiday locally. 1. Where to immerse yourself in Easter vibes? West Kowloon Cultural District's Art Park might be a good choice for coffee aficionados to spend their Easter holiday from Friday to next Monday. The four-day 'Coffee Hong Kong X Tokyo Coffee Festival@WestK', a first for Hong Kong, features more than 100 international coffee vendors, workshops and market stalls where residents can enjoy food, music and pet-friendly activities while getting their caffeine fix. Highlights include live music, competitions and coffee and gin cocktails. Workshops led by coffee experts such as Tetsu Kasuya and Kenta Baba, along with DJ Chi Chung's vinyl beats, will also be featured. Advertisement History enthusiasts can explore the free 'The Great Unity – Civilisation of the Qin and Han Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of History until July. The exhibition features more than 130 sets of artefacts, notably the iconic terracotta army and relics from the Han dynasty. Some exhibits, including significant national treasures, are being shown outside the mainland for the first time.
South China Morning Post
16-03-2025
- South China Morning Post
Discover the history of immigrants who journeyed from Hong Kong to San Francisco 170 years ago
Travelling from Hong Kong to the US city of San Francisco in 2025 is a straightforward trip that takes around 12 hours, with four direct flights available daily. In 1848 – 170 years ago – the journey was very different. Back then, it meant taking a long, difficult voyage on a ship across the Pacific Ocean. It could take as long as 60 days. Many Chinese men were drawn to San Francisco during this time, hoping to find fortune. This interest was fuelled by the discovery of gold in California in 1848. 'Let's go gold digging in Gold Mountain' became a phrase that was commonly used in Hong Kong. An exhibition titled 'Sojourning in Gold Mountain – Hong Kong and the Lives of Overseas Chinese in California' at the Hong Kong Museum of History in Tsim Sha Tsui delves deeper into the stories of these Chinese adventurers. It features more than 170 exhibits on loan from California, with 70 per cent being displayed to the public for the first time. The exhibition examines the first significant wave of Chinese immigration to the United States from various perspectives. It also highlights Hong Kong's important role as a gateway between the two cultures. Quiz time 1. How long did it take to travel from Hong Kong to San Francisco in 1848? 2. What historical event attracted many Chinese men to San Francisco 170 years ago? 3. What is the exhibition about Chinese migrants to California called? 4. What percentage of the exhibits are being publicly displayed for the first time? The exhibition highlights Hong Kong's importance as a gateway for Chinese labourers travelling to and from California. Photo: Handout Suggested answers 60 days The discovery of gold in California 'Sojourning in Gold Mountain – Hong Kong and the Lives of Overseas Chinese in California' 70 per cent
South China Morning Post
02-03-2025
- South China Morning Post
Stories of Chinese who joined California gold rush told in Hong Kong exhibition
Travelling from Hong Kong to San Francisco in 2025 is a straightforward journey. It takes about 12 hours, with four direct flights every day. Advertisement However, 170 years ago, in 1848, the journey was very different. Travelling from Hong Kong, on the southern edge of China, to the city on America's west coast meant boarding a ship for a gruelling voyage across the Pacific Ocean. The trip could take up to 60 days. Despite the hardship, San Francisco was an attractive destination for Chinese men hoping to make their fortunes abroad. The allure stemmed from the discovery of gold in California in 1848. 'Let's go gold digging in Gold Mountain' became a commonly used phrase in Hong Kong. The entrance to Sojourning in Gold Mountain, an exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of History that delves into what life was like for Chinese migrant workers travelling to the US in the 19th century. In the mid 19th century, the US welcomed immigrants; the gold rush and the construction of America's transcontinental railways created demand for cheap labour, as did the abolition of slavery in 1863. Advertisement
