The Civil Service College (CSC) of the Civil Service Bureau organised a seminar on "China's Current Peripheral Security Situation" today (October 29) as part of its "Holistic Approach to National Security" seminar series. The seminar was delivered by Vice President of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations Dr Li Kai.
During the seminar, Dr Li analysed the latest peripheral security situation of China amid global changes, and discussed how China promotes co-operation with neighbouring countries and safeguards national security, reflecting the need to co-ordinate development and security.
Addressing the seminar, the Head of the CSC, Mr Oscar Kwok, said that risks to national security are ever-present. Safeguarding national security is no longer solely the responsibility of intelligence agencies or law enforcement bodies, but a responsibility shared by all citizens, including civil servants of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) across different professions. He noted that, while developing an understanding of regional developments, promoting shared development and strengthening mutual trust, civil servants must also remain vigilant about national security amid increasingly frequent cross-boundary activities. They must effectively prevent and mitigate risks and fulfil their role in safeguarding national security.
Around 180 officers of the HKSAR Government, including politically appointed officials and middle- and senior-level civil servants, attended the seminar today, with some participants taking 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 the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations and the Center for a Holistic Approach to National Security.
