Hong Kong will host the 94th INTERPOL General Assembly later this year, marking the first time the city serves as the venue and the third time the event is held in China. The gathering will bring police chiefs and ministers from INTERPOL’s 196 member countries together to discuss global security challenges and strengthen international cooperation.
Vice Minister of Public Security of China, Xu Datong, recalled China’s previous hosting of the assembly in Beijing in 1995 and 2017, noting the significance of Hong Kong’s selection. At the closing ceremony of the 93rd General Assembly in Morocco last November, Xu, alongside Hong Kong Police Commissioner Chow Yat-ming, received the INTERPOL flag, officially designating Hong Kong as the next host city.
Commissioner Chow said the decision reflects China’s trust in both Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), highlighting the city’s strategic role as a “super connector” in international policing. Chow expressed pride in hosting the event, emphasizing the opportunity to showcase Hong Kong’s vibrancy, friendly spirit, and the effectiveness of the “One Country, Two Systems” framework.
Hong Kong has long been active within INTERPOL. The HKPF contributes expertise in major crimes, cybercrime, and financial crime, with officers on secondment at INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon and the Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore. The force is expanding ties with overseas law enforcement, particularly within ASEAN and Belt and Road Initiative countries, to combat emerging transnational crimes. Platforms like FRONTIER+ now connect 13 jurisdictions for real-time intelligence sharing and cross-border fund interception.
In November 2025, the HKPF hosted its first Ethics Governance Roundtable with INTERPOL, ICAC, and international representatives, discussing ethics and financial risk management.
Chow said preparations for the 2026 General Assembly are well underway, with close coordination among HKPF, INTERPOL, and China’s National Central Bureau to ensure a smooth event. The HKPF aims to offer delegates a memorable experience, reflecting Hong Kong’s hospitality, rich culture, and culinary offerings.