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     â€‹In response to media enquiries about the progress of cases of Hong Kong residents being detained for illegal work in Southeast Asian countries, the Security Bureau (SB) today (February 2) confirmed that one more Hong Kong resident who had been detained for illegal work in Myanmar has been rescued and smoothly arrived in Thailand. The SB’s dedicated task force has been maintaining communication with the Thai authorities and the rescued Hong Kong resident, and will arrange for the individual’s return to Hong Kong as soon as possible.

     The SB attaches great importance on cases where Hong Kong residents are suspected of being lured to Southeast Asian countries and detained for illegal work. The Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, led the dedicated task force comprising members from the SB, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Immigration Department to Bangkok, Thailand last month. They met with senior officials including the Minister of Justice (MoJ) of Thailand, Mr Tawee Sodsong, who is a member of the Anti Trafficking-in-Persons Committee chaired by the Prime Minister of Thailand, and the heads of the enforcement departments under the MoJ, to follow up on related cases. Meanwhile, the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, also met and maintained communication with the Consuls-General of Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia in Hong Kong.

     In addition, members of the dedicated task force were sent again to Thailand in late January to co-ordinate with various units, and held meetings with the Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau of the Royal Thai Police, Mr Phanthana Nutchanart, and the Director of Special Investigation and the Director of Human Trafficking under the MoJ of Thailand, with a view to arranging the return of the rescued Hong Kong resident as soon as possible. They will continue to actively assist and follow up on all relevant request-for-assistance cases of Hong Kong residents who have yet to return, striving for their return to Hong Kong as soon as possible. read more

     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (HKETO, Brussels) is supporting the participation of Hong Kong’s comics industry in the 52nd Angoulême International Comics Festival, being held in France from January 29 to February 2 (Angoulême time).

     A Hong Kong pavilion has been set up at the festival, showcasing 38 outstanding works by Hong Kong comic artists. Drawing demonstrations, talks and networking events have been organised to showcase the creativity of the participating artists and to connect Hong Kong talent with international publishers and industry professionals.

     Speaking at a networking reception on February 1, Deputy Representative of HKETO, Brussels Miss Grace Li reaffirmed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s commitment to nurturing the comics and animation sectors. She also emphasised Hong Kong’s robust and effective system of intellectual property protection, which plays a pivotal role in maintaining the city’s status as a thriving hub of creativity and innovation.

     The Angoulême International Comics Festival, founded in 1974, is one of Europe’s best-known comic festivals. Hong Kong’s participation was supported by HKETO Brussels in collaboration with Comix Home Base, which is curated by the Hong Kong Arts Centre, and the Hong Kong Comics and Animation Federation.

    

     A stress test will be held at the Main Stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park on February 4. Police will arrange a media guided tour to introduce the stress test arrangements and crowd management measures.    &nbsp… read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Board:

     The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (February 4) to consider revocation of the liquor licence of ABURI SHO JAPANESE RESTAURANT in Sha Tin.

     The meeting will be held at 9.45am in the conference room, Room 102, 1/F, 258 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai. Members of the public are welcome to attend. read more

Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:      Here is an item of interest to swimmers.      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced toda… read more