National Security

Hong Kong's Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung stated on a radio program that the city faces four primary national security risks, with soft resistance being one of the most significant. He noted that the police national security hotline has received 1.1 million reports since its inception in November 2020, with some leading to arrests. Tang emphasized that due to geopolitics, risks from external forces negatively influencing Hong Kong persist undiminished.

28. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Economic Freedom Fighters MP Leigh-Ann Mathys has voiced support for subpoenaing private investigator Paul O'Sullivan and North West businessman Brown Mogotsi to appear before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on national security concerns. The committee decided on this measure after both individuals indicated they would not be available on scheduled testimony dates. Mathys also demanded a report on O'Sullivan's summoning amid allegations of threats and committee incapacitation.

Rep. Brandon Gill, a Texas Republican, has introduced legislation he calls the Student Visa Integrity Act, proposing shorter visa terms for certain students, new disclosure requirements for institutional ties to China, and broader screening authorities aimed at reducing visa fraud and national-security risks.

13. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

China's counter-espionage agency has warned that 'anti-China' actors are gathering information on natural resources, energy facilities and terrain in key areas through covert mapping. The data, crucial for infrastructure planning, resource management and military operations, is under constant threat from espionage activities aimed at undermining national security.

Almonty Industries is restoring the Sangdong mine in South Korea to become an exclusive supplier of strategic tungsten to the United States. The mine holds the world's most promising reserves outside China, aiding US efforts to diversify supply chains for defense needs. Commercial production is set to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

1. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

In 2025, Hong Kong's political landscape was shaped by key events, including the halted sale of ports in the Panama Canal by Li Ka-shing's firm and the conviction of Jimmy Lai in a national security trial.