US EditionBeijing Official Overseeing Hong Kong Warns of Persisting National Security Threats
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (SAR), CHINA, JUN 21 – Xia Baolong emphasized persistent complex security threats and outlined strategic priorities to strengthen Hong Kong's governance and national security under the "One Country, Two Systems" fra
- On June 21, 2025, a forum in Hong Kong marked the fifth anniversary of the national security law's implementation with speeches by Xia Baolong and John Lee.
- The law was enacted on June 30, 2020, after years of unrest and an inability of the Hong Kong government to safeguard national security under Article 23 of the Basic Law.
- Xia Baolong emphasized that despite restored stability, Hong Kong faces complex threats including soft resistance and overseas hostile forces, requiring continued vigilance and patriot-led governance.
- Xia outlined four strategic directions under 'One Country, Two Systems' focusing on holistic security, leveraging openness, legal reforms, and executive-led governance to promote high-quality development.
- The anniversary forum highlighted the law's role in safeguarding sovereignty and prosperity, with calls to maintain stability, deepen integration with the country, and advance Hong Kong's development.
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Hong Kong national security law a 'guardian' of 'One Country, Two Systems' and HK's prosperity, stability, says top official on HK affairs at fifth anniversary forum
Xia Baolong, head of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, attended and delivered a speech at a forum marking the fifth anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the Hong Kong national security law at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, according to the work office’s official WeChat account.
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HKSAR govt holds forum to commemorate 5th anniversary of national security law in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Saturday held a forum to mark the fifth anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the national security law in the HKSAR.
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Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong warns of persisting national security threats
A top Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has warned of persisting threats in the city as a China-imposed national security law approaches its fifth anniversary.
NSL is Hong Kong's guardian: Xia Baolong
A senior Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs on Saturday warned against complacency on safeguarding national security even though a landmark piece of legislation implemented five years ago has restored peace to the city. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, hailed the National Security Law as a "guardian" for One Country, Two Systems, as well as stability and prosperity in the SAR. He said while peace had …
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