Regarding the attack on a Hong Kong resident in Japan, upon learning the incident, the Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) has immediately approached the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (OCMFA) and the Chinese Consulate-General in Sapporo to understand the situation and follow up, and to provide practicable assistance according to subject's wishes.

     The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has already expressed concerns to the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong, urging the Japanese Government to ensure the personal safety of Hong Kong travellers in Japan in accordance with the law.

     The ImmD will continue to maintain close contact with the OCMFA and the Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in Japan to provide appropriate assistance to Hong Kong residents in Japan when necessary.

     Hong Kong residents outside Hong Kong who need assistance may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the ImmD at (852) 1868, call the 1868 hotline using network data or use the 1868 Chatbot via the ImmD mobile application, send a message to 1868 WhatsApp assistance hotline or 1868 WeChat assistance hotline, or submit the Online Assistance Request Form.

Ends/Thursday, February 19, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:04

NNNN