The Fight Crime Committee (FCC) today (November 22) held the 2025 Fight Crime Conference at the Central Government Offices with nearly 400 participants exchanging views on topics relating to law and order and crime-fighting strategies in Hong Kong.
　　 
     Officiating at the conference, the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, said that this year marks the fifth anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, and the conference has made "promoting and safeguarding national security" one of its themes, which comes at the right time. He pointed out that Hong  Kong is at the critical juncture of advancing from stability to prosperity, and that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is fully committed to deepening reforms, developing the economy and improving people's livelihood, while stability is the foundation for development and reform. He stressed that only by strengthening the solid defence in national security can Hong  Kong effectively respond to various risks and challenges on a solid foundation.
　　 
     The conference also focused on discussing areas of work relating to scam prevention and crime fighting, as well as the drug abuse problem, addressing issues of current concern to the public.  Mr Lee said that in the face of rapidly evolving technology and ever-changing criminal methods, it is essential to continuously enhance public awareness of crime prevention.  He said he hopes that the FCC and the District Fight Crime Committees will continue to assist the Government in promoting the work of crime prevention, contributing to maintaining Hong  Kong's law and order.
　　 
     In his welcoming remarks, the Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairperson of the FCC, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, said that since their establishment in the 1970s, the FCC and District Fight Crime Committees have been close partners of the Government and vital forces in maintaining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. He said he strongly believes that the FCC and District Fight Crime Committees will continue to serve as participants and guardians to safeguard community safety. Through the conference, the FCC and District Fight Crime Committees will pool their wisdom and reach consensus to carry out related work more comprehensively, with a view to building Hong Kong into a better and safer home.

     The conference comprised three plenary sessions, namely: (1) national security education in the community; (2) drug abuse; and (3) deception, with the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Yip Wan-lung, as moderators respectively. Members of the FCC as well as chairpersons and representatives of the District Fight Crime Committees were invited to share their experiences.
　　 
     In his closing remarks, Mr Tang said that the discussion and sharing at the conference were meaningful and that relevant opinions will be considered and followed up. He said that the HKSAR Government will do its utmost to safeguard national sovereignty, maintain public order and combat crimes, with a view to creating a safe and stable environment for Hong Kong so that society can focus on economic development and improving people's livelihood.
　　 
     Taking the opportunity of the conference, Mr Lee, Mr Chan and Mr Tang also encouraged the public to fulfil their civic responsibility by casting their votes in the Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election on December 7, to elect patriotic and capable LegCo Members to contribute to Hong Kong's development and people's livelihood.
　　 
     Other officials attending the conference included the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; the Permanent Secretary for Security, Mr Patrick Li; the Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr Kan Kai-yan; the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk; the Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Mr Clarence Leung; the Under Secretary for Education, Dr Sze Chun-fai; the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing; and the Director of Home Affairs, Ms Priscilla To.

Ends/Saturday, November 22, 2025
Issued at HKT 13:50

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