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CAS holds open day to promote National Security Education Day (with photos)
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     In support of National Security Education Day, the Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the National Security Education Day and Open Day at its headquarters today (April 11) to enhance public awareness of national security and showcase the CAS's work and achievements.
 
     The Permanent Secretary for Security, Mrs Apollonia Liu, officiated at the launch ceremony. In her speech, she said that safeguarding national security is not only the responsibility of the Government, but also requires the concerted efforts of the whole community. Every citizen, she added, should play their part as a guardian of national security.
 
     She commended the work of the CAS on emergency rescue and public safety education. The CAS has been fully supporting and complementing the efforts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government on rescue operations, youth training, public safety promotion and national security education, contributing to the security and development of the country and the HKSAR, she said.
 
     Mrs Liu also said that the CAS proactively introduced innovative technologies to enhance emergency rescue capabilities. For example, the use of drones and robotic dogs in search and rescue operations, as well as collaborating with other departments to research the application of artificial intelligence in mountain patrols and hillfire detection, striving to build a more modern and efficient safety defence for Hong Kong.
 
     The Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong, said the CAS had organised exchange visits for the Cadet Corps on the Mainland to deepen their understanding of national security and the latest developments of the country. He said over 300 cadets will visit Beijing, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Hunan and Zhejiang to experience the pulse of national development. Each exchange visit, he added, had strengthened the cadets' sense of national identity, shared mission and responsibility as members of the Chinese nation.
       
     The Open Day featured a rich and engaging programme that attracted more than 4 000 visitors.

     Apart from the emergency rescue and mountain search and rescue demonstrations, visitors also enjoyed music performances, a freestyle bicycle show, game booths and interactive activities. In addition, the Deputy Commissioner (Development and Youth) of the CAS, Dr Wong Kong-tin, gave a talk to explain the importance of national security to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and introduced the White Paper titled "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems" and highlighted the CAS' role in supporting national security.
 
     The CAS will continue to uphold the principle of "one country, two systems" and safeguard national security while adhering to the spirit of "Serving the Community with Passion, Courage and Commitment" to build a better home for Hong Kong people.
 
Ends/Saturday, April 11, 2026
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The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows the Permanent Secretary for Security, Mrs Apollonia Liu (fifth right), officiating the launch ceremony with other guests.
The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows the Permanent Secretary for Security, Mrs Apollonia Liu, (third left), touring the game booth.
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows the Deputy Commissioner (Development and Youth) of the CAS, Dr Wong Kong-tin, sharing information on national security with members of the public.
The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows people of diverse races introducing their cultures.
The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows members of the public taking part in game booths.
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows the CAS Band demonstrating distinctive Chinese military band music.
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows CAS members staging a mountain search and rescue demonstration.
The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows members of the public enjoying a virtual reality experience.
The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows members of the public playing a pickleball.
The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows the SAHK Jockey Club Elaine Field School performing music.