‘Soft resistance’ among 4 main national security threats to Hong Kong: Chris Tang

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Harvey KongFebruary 1, 2026 at 06:25 AM

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Hong Kong's Secretary for Security, Chris Tang, identified four main national security threats facing the city, with "soft resistance" being a primary concern. Speaking on Saturday, Tang explained that soft resistance involves using misinformation to incite dissatisfaction against the government and create conflict among residents. He cited examples such as false claims made following the Wang Fuk Court blaze. Tang also noted that external forces seeking to negatively influence Hong Kong remain a threat. Since its launch in November 2020, the police national security hotline has received 1.1 million reports, some of which have led to arrests. Tang urged residents to seek facts and listen to government clarifications to combat misinformation.

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