The Civil Service College (CSC) of the Civil Service Bureau organised the "Holistic Approach to National Security" seminar series, on the topic of "Japan's Rightward Shift and China's National Security", today (April 29). The seminar was delivered by the Director of the Institute of Foreign-related Rule of Law and Security Studies, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Ms Fan Xiaoju. 

     Ms Fan explored the historical evolution and underlying causes of Japan's rightward shift during the seminar. Through analysing historical events and prominent figures, she examined the impact of the Japanese government's policy direction on Sino-Japanese relations, enabling civil servants to gain a deeper understanding of the influence of geopolitics on national development and security. 

     Addressing the seminar, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, cited the white paper "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems" published by the State Council Information Office and highlighted that safeguarding national security is a never-ending endeavour. She emphasised that civil servants should remain vigilant against potential risks and continuously enhance preventive measures to strengthen the shield of national security in Hong Kong. Referring to the theme of this year's National Security Education Day, "Proactively Align with the 15th Five-Year Plan   Follow a Holistic Approach to Development and Security", she also encouraged civil servants to fulfil the important task of balancing development and national security.

     Over 230 officers of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government , including politically appointed officials and middle and senior-level civil servants, attended the seminar today, and some participants took part through video-conferencing. 

     The series, launched in 2023, provides a comprehensive understanding of the Holistic Approach to National Security, analyses the latest national security landscape under the context of great power rivalry, and addresses the challenges faced by the country in maintaining national security, to enhance civil servants' awareness of consciously safeguarding national security. The seminars are delivered by experts from China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations and the Center for a Holistic Approach to National Security.

Ends/Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:05

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