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RTHK
22-06-2025
- Politics
- RTHK
CS says US trying to destroy peace and order in HK
CS says US trying to destroy peace and order in HK Chief Secretary Eric Chan says the city's national security laws help prevent foreign politicians from stirring up trouble. Photo: RTHK Chief Secretary Eric Chan has warned against western efforts to damage peace and order in Hong Kong in the hope of undermining China's development. Speaking on RTHK's NSL Chronicles III programme, Chan said the SAR's two pieces of security legislation had prevented foreign politicians from stirring up trouble here. "There are still countries in the West, especially the United States, that are watching Hong Kong with a covetous eye. They hope to use different ways to destroy Hong Kong's peace and order, to ultimately undermine the nation's development," Chan said. He described the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance as "medicine" to treat "illnesses", while underscoring the importance of "boosting Hong Kong's immunity" through patriotic education when it comes to national security.
RTHK
21-06-2025
- Politics
- RTHK
PolyU chief eyes exchanges for all students
PolyU chief eyes exchanges for all students PolyU president Teng Jin-guang said more exchanges with the mainland and overseas countries would teach students more about the nation and the world. Photo: RTHK Polytechnic University president Teng Jin-guang has expressed hopes that all PolyU students will have the opportunity of going on exchange programmes to the mainland or to overseas countries by the 2027-28 academic year, to learn more about the nation and the world. Speaking on RTHK's NSL Chronicles III programme on Saturday, Teng said the university has done a lot to encourage its students to go on such programmes. "Of course I hope some students can go to the mainland to learn more about the country, and some can go global," he said. "When there was a storm in society in 2019, it was rather difficult to engage in international exchanges. It's smoother now." Teng also noted that his university had made courses on Chinese history and culture mandatory three years ago, saying he doesn't think local primary or secondary schools provide enough teaching on these subjects He also said his university faced no restrictions under the National Security Law in recruiting overseas talent, noting that it has hired 15 non-local scholars since 2021 under a government scheme to attract talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Teng added that he hasn't seen any changes at all in the level of academic freedom in Hong Kong over the past few years, noting that such rights are protected under the city's national security legislation.
RTHK
20-06-2025
- Politics
- RTHK
'Media should not abuse press freedom'
'Media should not abuse press freedom' Lo Wing-hung said the media won't easily violate security laws as long as they are not politically driven. Photo: RTHK Veteran journalist Lo Wing-hung said while press freedom is important, it should not be abused and and the media should always take a moderate stance. "It's like walking on a tightrope," he told RTHK's NSL Chronicles III programme. "I always think the 'middle-of-the-road' approach is the best for society's overall interests." He said press freedom comes with responsibility, describing the relationship between the two as that of "twin brothers". Lo, who's also a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said media outlets won't easily violate security laws so long as they're not "politically-driven". For those with a "strong political agenda", he said they'll have to make a choice going forward, either to stop doing what they are doing or run the risk of committing a crime.
RTHK
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTHK
'Filmmakers protected by security laws'
'Filmmakers protected by security laws' Ma Fung-kwok says movies produced in Hong Kong in recent years are of high quality. Photo: RTHK The implementation of national security laws in Hong Kong protects filmmakers instead of restricting their creativity, lawmaker Ma Fung-kwok said. Speaking on RTHK's NSL Chronicles III programme, Ma, a senior film producer and distributor, said clear regulatory requirements in the vetting regime after the National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance took effect protect filmmakers from violating the law by accident. He said movies produced in Hong Kong in recent years are of high quality. 'I don't think filmmakers' creativity is affected or restricted. Their creativity is unlimited,' Ma said. 'Filmmakers don't always have to address sensitive issues. And if they do, they should do it skilfully so they can convey their ideas without breaching the regulations or violating the law.' He also said Hong Kong is hosting many international arts and cultural events, which are not affected by the security laws.
RTHK
18-06-2025
- Business
- RTHK
'Influx of foreign funds as NSL creates stability'
'Influx of foreign funds as NSL creates stability' Jeffrey Lam says the National Security Law has brought back stability and sparked a return of investments by foreign companies. Photo: RTHK Lawmaker Jeffrey Lam said more foreign funds are coming to Hong Kong as the National Security Law helps to provide a stable environment for businesses. Speaking on RTHK's NSL Chronicles III programme, Lam said the city is attracting the return of funds that were here previously, as well as new ones, with the National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance offering confidence to investors. "The National Security Law is an important foundation for social stability," he said. "Why do foreigners invest in Hong Kong and why do the people of Hong Kong re-invest in Hong Kong? It is because of our political, economic and social stability. "I have also been in touch with some of the leading foreign enterprises and have been told they will implement some investment projects in Hong Kong." He said foreign businesses from Asean, the Middle East, Europe and the United States are investing in the SAR again. The businessman and vice-chairman of the Business and Professionals Alliance also cited a survey carried out by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong showing confidence among US firms in the SAR reaching a three-year high. The survey showed 83 percent of more than 500 corporate executives expressed trust in the city's rule of law, up from 79 percent last year and 73 percent in 2023.
