On April 4, Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Tang Ping-keung, who is leading a delegation of disciplined forces chiefs to visit the mainland, met with the media in Beijing and said that the disciplined forces will continue to protect Hong Kong and help Hong Kong better integrate into the overall development of the country.

Tang Bingqiang visited Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen on the 24th of this month, accompanied by the heads of the Police Force, Immigration Department, Customs and Excise Department, Correctional Services Department, Fire Services Department and Government Flying Service of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

【During the same period】Secretary for Security of the HKSAR Government, Tang Ping-keung

Recently, I took six heads of disciplined forces to visit different ministries and commissions in Beijing, including the Central Political and Legal Commission, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Emergency Management, the Ministry of Justice and the General Administration of Customs, and we had some constructive discussions on different topics, topics of concern, including national security, cross-border crimes, including the flow of talent, including the management of correctional (facilities).

Tang Bingqiang said that in the future, the Hong Kong disciplined forces will further discuss the space for cooperation with relevant departments on these issues, and this trip to Beijing has been very fruitful.

【During the same period】Secretary for Security of the HKSAR Government, Tang Ping-keung

We, the disciplined forces, will, as always, safeguard Hong Kong, so that Hong Kong can develop its economy in a stable and secure environment and better integrate into the overall development of the country.

Tang Bingqiang stressed that the legislative work of Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law is both a constitutional responsibility and a practical need, and the Hong Kong SAR Government is making preparatory work.

【During the same period】Secretary for Security of the HKSAR Government, Tang Ping-keung

In addition to our constitutional responsibility, we also have a practical need for the enactment of Article 23 of the Basic Law. The Chief Executive (Hong Kong) has already said that we hope to legislate on Article 23 of this (Basic Law) as soon as possible this year or at the latest next year, and we have done a lot of preparatory work, including studying past laws, relevant laws of the country, and laws related overseas. We hope that this legislation can face current or future challenges, and we hope that this law can be done well, meticulously, and effectively.

【Commentary】Deng Bingqiang said on his personal social platform that when he watched the flag-raising ceremony up close in Tiananmen Square for the first time in 2019, he was very excited, because Hong Kong was hit by black storms at that time, and his heart was relatively heavy; Witnessing the flag-raising ceremony again, my heart is still excited, the difference is that Hong Kong has come out of the haze, from "from chaos to governance" to a new stage of "from rule to prosperity".

【Commentary】During this visit to Beijing, Deng Bingqiang also tasted bean juice and posted on his personal social platform, "Although the taste is strong, it is not difficult to eat, it is said that it also has the effect of clearing heat and nourishing the stomach, and recently lacked sleep, which is suitable for me to drink", accompanied by a video. Netizens liked and left messages to welcome Deng Bingqiang's arrival.

Reporting by reporters Rang Baokui and Zhang Xiaoxi from Beijing

Responsible Editor: [Ji Xiang]