2026-09-22
On September 22, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, in accordance with Article 16(2) of the Hong Kong National Security Law, appointed Kong Hok-lai as Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security), succeeding the retired Kan Kai-yan. The appointment took effect immediately, and Kong was sworn in on the same day. Kong Hok-lai was included in the U.S. sanctions list in 2021.