Hong Kong vows safe Apec meeting with plans for terror and cyberattack threats
Hong Kong will introduce security arrangements, including contingency plans for potential terrorist attacks, for the coming Apec meeting to ensure it is held safely and smoothly while minimising disruption to residents’ daily lives, the security chief has said. The Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting will be held in the city for the first time on October 20 and 21, at the Hong Kong Convention and…
Hong Kong authorities have announced comprehensive security measures for the upcoming Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting, set to take place on October 20-21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The security chief, Chris Tang, assured lawmakers that the city will implement contingency plans to ensure the event proceeds safely and with minimal disruption to residents.
The meeting will host approximately 500 guests, including finance ministers and senior officials from Apec member economies, as well as representatives from international organizations. Tang emphasized the need to safeguard hotel security, venue security, and transport arrangements for attendees, while avoiding undue impact on the daily lives of local residents.
The government will implement measures to counter potential terrorist attacks, cyber threats, and national security risks. Authorities will work closely with the Immigration Department, Customs and Excise Department, and various intelligence teams to monitor and prevent any security breaches. The Apec Economic Leaders' Meeting, also related to the Apec organization, will be held in Shenzhen, China in November.
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