Chief Executive John Lee attended the reopening ceremony of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Exhibition Hall today (May 7) and said in his speech that Hong Kong has become one of the most corruption-free cities in the world.
Lee mentioned that according to the World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index last year, Hong Kong ranked 10th globally and 2nd in Asia out of 142 countries and jurisdictions in the "absence of corruption" score. Last year, Hong Kong rose to fifth place globally in the International Institute for Management Development's World Competitiveness Yearbook, ranking third in the world in the "government efficiency" category. Among them, the indicator of "bribery and corruption do not exist" ranked Hong Kong fourth globally.
Lee said that Hong Kong, as an international financial, shipping, and trade center, will continue to uphold the core values of integrity and the rule of law, maintain social fairness and the integrity of the business environment, and promote high-quality economic and social development.
"The ICAC is an important force in ensuring that Hong Kong continues to be a clean and efficient international city. It is also an internationally renowned anti-corruption brand, and its achievements have not been easy to come by."
According to Lee, the authorities will continue to cultivate Hong Kong citizens' belief and determination in anti-corruption, pass on the spirit of integrity from generation to generation, and pass on the deep-rooted anti-corruption culture.
Lee pointed out that the reopening of the ICAC Exhibition Hall today makes good use of artificial intelligence and immersive technology to display valuable historical anti-corruption materials, allowing the public to personally experience Hong Kong's anti-corruption journey.
"The exhibition hall integrates innovative technology with public services, using a relaxed and lively approach to show citizens, as well as mainland and overseas tourists, the importance of anti-corruption and Hong Kong's determination to promote integrity," he noted.
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