Students salute the nation in exercise to foster national security awareness

Schools held flag-raising and national anthem singing ceremonies today to mark the first national security education day mandated by the government.

In Tung Chung, secondary schools arranged learning activities, including students sharing their views on national security laws through short videos. Some schools organized online quizzes and poster design competitions.
Some students, however, said that they were not aware that today was the national security education day.

The government has said the national security education day is aimed at raising Hong Kong residents' awareness on national security; creating a positive atmosphere of national security; enhancing the capacity to fend off national security risks; deepening understanding of the National Constitution, the Basic Law and national security; and fostering national identity.