The Fight Crime Committee (FCC) today held the 2025 Fight Crime Conference, where nearly 400 participants exchanged views on topics relating to law and order and crime-fighting strategies in Hong Kong.

Officiating at the conference, Chief Executive John Lee noted it was the fifth anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the National Security Law, and that the conference making "promoting and safeguarding national security" one of its themes comes at the right time. 

He pointed out that Hong Kong is at the critical juncture of advancing from stability to prosperity, and that the Government is fully committed to deepening reforms, developing the economy and improving people’s livelihood. With stability being the foundation for development and reform, he stressed that only by strengthening the solid defence in national security can Hong Kong effectively respond to various risks and challenges.

The conference also discussed scam prevention, crime fighting and anti-drug abuse.  Mr Lee expressed hope that the FCC and the District Fight Crime Committees will continue to assist the Government in promoting crime prevention, contributing to maintaining Hong Kong’s law and order.

Chief Secretary and FCC Chairperson Chan Kwok-ki, in his welcome remarks, said he believes that the FCC and District Fight Crime Committees will pool their wisdom to carry out related work more comprehensively, with a view to building Hong Kong into a better and safer home.

There were also three plenary sessions at today’s conference, covering national security education in the community, drug abuse and deception, with Secretary for Justice Paul Lam, Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Yip Wan-lung as moderators respectively. Members of the FCC as well as chairpersons and representatives of District Fight Crime Committees were invited to share their experiences.

In his closing remarks, Mr Tang said the discussion and sharing were meaningful and relevant opinions will be considered. He stressed that the Government will do its utmost to safeguard national sovereignty, maintain public order and combat crimes, with a view to creating a safe and stable environment for Hong Kong so that society can focus on economic development and improving people’s livelihood.

Taking the opportunity of the conference, Mr Lee, Mr Chan and Mr Tang encouraged the public to cast their votes in the Legislative Council General Election on December 7.

Other officials attending the event included Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun, Permanent Secretary for Security Patrick Li, Acting Commissioner of Police Kan Kai-yan, Under Secretary for Security Michael Cheuk, Under Secretary for Home & Youth Affairs Clarence Leung, Under Secretary for Education Sze Chun-fai, Commissioner of Correctional Services Wong Kwok-hing and Director of Home Affairs Priscilla To.