Archive · 21 Jun 2025
China's Top Official Highlights Security for Hong Kong's Success
China's top official for Hong Kong, Xia Baolong, said that keeping the city safe is the most important thing for it to do well.
He said this at a meeting about the national security law that was created after big protests in 2019.
The law has led to some people being arrested and has changed how people can speak up.
Even though there are challenges, some think Hong Kong's special position might help it in the long run because of its connection to China.
China's top Hong Kong official stated that national security is key to the city's prosperity.
Xia Baolong made the comments at a forum marking the fifth anniversary of the national security law.
The national security law was implemented after pro-democracy protests in 2019.
Hong Kong authorities recently conducted a joint operation with Beijing's national security office.
Xia's visit comes as Hong Kong faces economic challenges and US-China tensions.
- Who
- Xia Baolong, China’s top official for Hong Kong affairs
- What
- Xia Baolong said that national security is vital for Hong Kong's prosperity.
- When
- Xia made the statement at a forum on the fifth anniversary of the national security law, during his visit that began Wednesday.
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Why
- To ensure the continued development of Hong Kong, according to Xia Baolong.
- Official
- Xia Baolong
- Role
- Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office in Beijing
- Event
- Fifth anniversary of the national security law
- Date of Visit Start
- Wednesday
- Focus
- National security and economic development