HK still faces 'soft resistance': deputy police chief
The retiring deputy police commissioner responsible for national security, Andrew Kan, said "soft resistance" has become more covert after the implementation of national security laws in the SAR. He stressed that national security education must continue to be strengthened in future. Speaking in an interview ahead of his retirement this month, Kan said the implementation of the Hong Kong National…
Deputy Police Commissioner Andrew Kan, retiring after 35 years of service in Hong Kong, has spoken about the ongoing threats to national security. He has noted that while street violence has decreased since the implementation of national security laws, "soft resistance" remains a persistent issue. Kan explained that this form of resistance has moved underground, utilizing various channels to spread anti-government ideology and incite hatred against the administration.
He further warned of homegrown terrorism, interference from foreign governments, and the potential use of artificial intelligence by anti-China forces to generate anti-government material. Kan emphasized that the police force is aware of the AI threat and is actively working to improve their capabilities in this area, using AI as a tool to combat AI-driven crimes.
Kan described his role as an honor and a highly meaningful job, overseeing national security and working to safeguard it.
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