The government has made it mandatory for public officials who joined the service from July 1 to sign a declaration pledging allegiance. Photo: Nora Tam
Civil servants may be asked to resign if they refuse to pledge allegiance to Hong Kong and its Basic Law, minister says
- Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip says embracing the Basic Law and pledging allegiance to the city are primary requirements for public officials
- Those who seriously breach the promise could also violate the national security law imposed on Hong Kong by Beijing, minister says
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The government has made it mandatory for public officials who joined the service from July 1 to sign a declaration pledging allegiance. Photo: Nora Tam