Exhibition of the 4th anniversary of the promulgation of the Hong Kong National Security Law

Marking the fourth anniversary of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL), the Security Bureau (SB) launched the updated NSL online virtual exhibition with enriched content to introduce the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) which took effect upon gazettal in March this year. Other new additions include the mascot Security Bear as well as comics and animations with national security as the theme to promote national security education in an interesting and lively way.In addition to the content related to the NSL in the updated exhibition, a new virtual exhibition hall has been added to introduce the features and main offences of the SNSO. Supplemented with simple and easy-to-understand questions and answers, information in the hall will enable members of the public to understand more fully the legal system and enforcement mechanisms of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in safeguarding national security.The updated exhibition continues to use the Hong Kong Palace Museum embellished with Chinese cultural elements as its virtual background, with the Security Bureau's mascot Security Bear joining to accompany visitors during the tour to enhance their enjoyment. In addition, the virtual exhibition has launched for the first time serialised national security-themed comics and animations, illustrating the importance of safeguarding national security and law-abiding awareness in an easy-to-understand manner. Visitors, especially youth, can also gain more relevant knowledge through mini-games featuring the Security Bear.There are nine zones in the updated virtual exhibition. Apart from the new content mentioned above, the exhibition covers information on the importance of the NSL, the legal system and enforcement mechanisms, major provisions and effectiveness, the work of various disciplined forces in safeguarding national security, reference materials and the winning entries of the Let's Join Hands in Safeguarding National Security Programme.

National Security Education Day 2024

On 1 July 2015, the National Security Law of the people's Republic of China was adopted at the 15th Session of the Standing Committee of the 12th National people's Congress, and 15 April each year was designated as the National Security Education Day. The National Security Education Day aims at raising public awareness of national security, creating a positive atmosphere of safeguarding national security, enhancing the capacity to fend off national security risks, deepening public understanding of the Constitution, the Basic Law and national security, and fostering a sense of national identity. The activities of National Security Education Day on 15 April 2024 include National Security Education Day flag raising ceremony, open days of disciplined and auxiliary services, National Security Cup awards presentation ceremony of the disciplined services, opening ceremony of National Security Education Day, seminars, visits to schools by government officials for national security education activities, etc. Meanwhile, community activities in the 18 districts across the territories and different activities organised by relevant Bureaux and Departments (including Civil Service Bureau, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Education Bureau, Environment and Ecology Bureau, and Home and Youth Affairs Bureau) are being held in support of National Security Education Day. Some of the activities are as follows: “National Security Education Day” Opening Ceremony cum SeminarVenue: Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreTime: Live stream by RTHK 32 from 10:00am on 15 April “National Security Education Day” Flag Raising CeremonyVenue:  TheHong Kong Police College, Wong Chuk HangTime: Live stream by RTHK 32 from 7:40am on 15 April Open Days of Disciplined and Auxiliary ServicesThe Security Bureau's eight disciplined services and auxiliary services will hold open days in their training schools, headquarters or divisional premises on 13 April (Sat) and 14 April (Sun) to deepen the public's understanding of the services as well as their work and achievements in safeguarding national security. Tickets are required except for open days of the Civil Aid Service and Auxiliary Medical Service. Locations of the open day:1. Hong Kong Police College, Wong Chuk Hang2. Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development, Castle Peak Bay, Tuen Mun3. Hong Kong Customs College, Tuen Mun4. Hong Kong Correctional Services Academy, Stanley5. Fire and Ambulance Services Academy, Tseung Kwan O6. Government Flying Service Kai Tak Division7. Civil Aid Service Headquarters, Yau Ma Tei8. Auxiliary Medical Service Headquarters, Ho Man Tin Activities Organised by 18 Districts for the “National Security Education Day” Central and Western Parent-child Carnival on National Security Education Day C&W District Seminar on National Security Education Day Eastern Eastern District National Security Sports Fun Day Kowloon City Kowloon City District National Security Education Community Promotional Scheme Kick-off Ceremony Kwun Tong Kwun Tong District National Security Carnival 2024 Southern Southern District Youth Talent Show cum Slogan Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony for the National Security Education Day Sham Shui Po National Security Education Day 2024 @ Sham Shui Po Wan Chai National Security Education Day cum Seminar on "Safeguarding National Security by Everyone" National Security Day Carnival Wong Tai Sin Wong Tai Sin District National Security Education Day New Sports Game Secure Our City Begins with “Me” - Mega Mosaic Block Building Event 2024 Sharing Session for “Love in Wong Tai Sin, Little National Security Teachers” Yau Tsim Mong   415 National Security Education Drama Performance National Security Education: Concepts and Practices National Security Education Day Film Sharing @ YTM 4.15 National Security Education Day 415 National Security Education Day Bus Parade 415 National Security Education Day Promotional Booth Islands Islands District National Security Variety Show 2024 Kwai Tsing Kwai Tsing District National Security Education Carnival North Flag Raising Ceremony Security Brings Prosperity: North District National Security Education Carnival Sai Kung National Security in TKO, National Security in PLK Sha Tin Sha Tin District National Security Education Day Tai Po 2024 Tai Po District National Security Education Fun Day cum Tai Po District Outstanding Police Awards Ceremony & Tai Po Youth Network Outstanding Volunteers Recognition Ceremony 2024 Tai Po District National Security Education Day - Intergenerational Activities Recognition Ceremony Tsuen Wan National Security Education Drawing Contest Tsuen Wan District National Security Education Day Variety Show cum NSE Drawing Contest Prize Presentation Ceremony Roving Exhibition on National Security Education Tuen Mun Tuen Mun District National Security Education Day 2024 - Colouring Competition and Online Quiz Competition Award Presentation Ceremony Yuen Long  “I Love Our Motherland - Song of National Security” Singing Contest and Award Ceremony   Members of the public are welcome to visit the National Security Education Day's dedicated website and the Activity overview to view the full list of events.

Constitution Day (4 December)

The existing Constitution of the People's Republic of China (The Constitution) was adopted at the Fifth Session of the Fifth National People's Congress on 4 December 1982. The Constitution is the fundamental and supreme law of the state. As an important symbol and sign of the nation, it has the highest legal status, legal authority, as well as legal effect. With the aim of enhancing public awareness of the Constitution, promoting its spirit, strengthening its implementation and advancing China's overall law-based governance, the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National People's Congress decided at the Eleventh Session on 1 November 2014 to designate 4 December as the "Constitution Day" and that the nation will conduct promotion and education activities of the Constitution through multiple channels. 2023 Constitution Day Seminar To deepen public understanding of the constitutional basis of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in HKSAR co-organised a seminar (the Seminar) on the Constitution Day (4 December) under the theme of "The Constitution and Chinese Modernisation". Comprising a keynote speech and a panel discussion, the Seminar was held at the venue and livestreamed online for real-time viewing by members of the public. The Seminar video has been uploaded to the website of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau (CMAB) for online revisiting. CMAB's Thematic Webpage For more information of the Constitution Day and details of the past Seminars, please refer to CMAB's dedicated webpage. National Education One-Stop Portal Moreover, details of Constitution Day-related activities and other national education events are on the Event Planning Calendar of the National Education One-Stop Portal.