President Xi Jinping visited Hong Kong on an inspection trip from June 30 to July 1 as part of celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The Police Force mobilised various formations to conduct a security operation for the trip, with each formation drawing up operational plans and arranging deployment across the territory. The officers were all committed to carrying out their duties professionally and proficiently to ensure the entire security operation was safe and orderly.

The National Security Department organised the 'NS Express National Security Exhibition' at the School of Foundation Training of the Hong Kong Police College to mark the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the Motherland and the January 10 Chinese People's Police Day. The exhibition was open to all police officers to help them understand national security.

The annual 'SPC Share the Love' event of the Senior Police Call (SPC) in May prepared publicity items and blessing bags that were designed to showcase the characteristics of Hong Kong and its accomplishments over the past 25 years, in line with the anniversary theme. The designs expressed love and care for the elderly and people in need, and also aspirations for and confidence in a better future.

The Senior Police Call and Junior Police Call launched a video competition in June with the theme 'Elderly and youth celebrate HKSAR establishment together'. Contestants shared in their one-minute videos how they would mark the HKSAR's 25th anniversary.

The Animal Watchers Programme (AWP) launched a trilogy of events called AWP x 25A, comprising a colouring and drawing contest, a 'Bring Your Own Pet Treasure Hunt' and a school 'Animal Care Corner' promotion, to disseminate the message of animal protection.

An OffBeat special edition, Guarding Our City with Faith – Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland for 25 years – The Force's Review, was created by the production team and editorial board of the newsletter. The special edition was based on 10 themes revolving around the core police mission of 'Serving Hong Kong with Honour, Duty and Loyalty'. It narrated how the Force served the society in a myriad of ways over the past 25 years.

A documentary of about 43 minutes was produced to show the Force's determination in keeping pace with the development of the society and safeguarding the city in the past 25 years.

The Force held a Charity Concert at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on July 30 and 31 to celebrate Hong Kong's return to the Motherland. The Police Band shared the stage with young performers from the Hong Kong Drum Ensemble, Hong Kong Vigor Marching Band, Music for Our Young Foundation and Yaumati Kaifong Association School Show Choir as well as a number of renowned local musicians and singers. More than $5 million was raised and donated to four charities on youth services, support for patients of Alzheimer's disease and protection of animal rights.

The Guard of Honour from the Drill and Musketry Unit of the Police College, the Police Band, the Police Dog Unit and the Junior Police Call took part in the 'Together We Prosper' – Grand Parade by Disciplined Services and Youth Groups on September 24 to celebrate the 73rd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR, hosted by the Security Bureau. The grand parade displayed a series of marvelous performances, including the first joint Chinese-style foot drill and various themed shows, conducted together by eight disciplined and auxiliary services as well as nine youth groups.

The Public Relations Wing organised online activities in August, including an Instagram Filter Photo-taking Competition and a Good Citizen Alliance AR Filter Game, to publicise the Police's social media platforms.

The Junior Police Call (JPC) held its first JPC Flag-raising Competition to time it with the HKSAR's 25th anniversary. More than 80 schools sent participating teams to help their primary and secondary students understand the raising of the national flag, boost their sense of national identity and pride, and learn about national education.