Director of the Hong Kong Immigration Department, Jia Hong, said that he would maintain the security of the country and the SAR

　　China News Agency, Hong Kong, July 2 (Reporter Zhang Xiaoxi): The newly appointed director of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Immigration Department, Jiahong District, took a new position on the 2nd and met with the media in Hong Kong. He said that he was honored to have been appointed and will lead the Immigration Department to do law enforcement and service work to maintain the security of the country and the special zone.

　　In accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China" and on the nomination of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lin Zhengyue, the State Council decided on July 2, 2020: to appoint Jiahong Hong as the Director of the Immigration Department.

　　At the press conference that day, Ou Jiahong said that he was honored to be appointed and thanked the Chief Executive of the Central Government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for his trust, which will lead the Immigration Department to continue to do law enforcement and service work.

　　He pointed out that the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" has been officially implemented, and this law reflects the love and support of the Central Government for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As a disciplinary force in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Immigration Department has the responsibility to maintain the security of the country and the Special Administrative Region. In the future, the Immigration Department will seriously handle relevant cases in accordance with all applicable laws and policies.

　　Ou Jiahong also said that as a member of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's National Security Committee, he is also responsible for maintaining national security. The social events that occurred in the past year have affected Hong Kong’s livelihood economy and Hong Kong’s international image. I believe that the implementation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s National Security Law will help Hong Kong restore stability and create a favorable environment for investment and business.

　　According to information from the Information Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lin Zheng Yuee, said that he has served in the Immigration Department for more than 30 years, has extensive department operation experience, and possesses leadership and management skills. Immigration Department to meet future challenges.

　　Ou Jiahong joined the former Immigration Department in November 1988 (renamed Immigration Department in July 1997) as an Assistant Immigration Officer, promoted to Immigration Officer in 1992, promoted to Assistant Director of Immigration in 2018, 2019 Promoted to Deputy Director of Immigration. (Finish)