Terrorism threat in Hong Kong ‘moderate’ amid Middle East war: security chief

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Natalie WongMarch 15, 2026 at 08:25 AM

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Hong Kong's Secretary for Security, Chris Tang Ping-keung, stated that the city's terrorism threat level remains "moderate" despite ongoing global conflicts, including the war in the Middle East. While there is no specific intelligence indicating an imminent attack, Tang urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity, citing Hong Kong's status as an international hub with high mobility as a factor for potential risk. He reassured the public that Hong Kong remains safe with a low crime rate. The government is expanding its CCTV network from 4,000 cameras to a planned 60,000 by 2028 as part of a crime-fighting program.

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