Hong Kong vows new measures to integrate youth into national development
Deputy Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Leung Wang-ching says the city's first five-year plan will open up youth development and align with national strategies. New initiatives include an international youth talent exchange base, emerging-sector internships and deeper patriotic education, suppor
Deputy Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Leung Wang-ching said on 31 October that the city's first five-year plan, announced by the Chief Executive last month, is an action blueprint for Hong Kong to proactively align with national development strategies and better serve the country's overall development.
Speaking at a summer activity summary sharing session held at the exhibition centre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison, Leung said the five-year plan emphasises expanding youth development space and boosting attention to young people's needs in education, employment, entrepreneurship and vocational training. He said the plan focuses on cultivating young talent who can serve national needs while leveraging Hong Kong's strengths, and aims to inspire youth potential, pass on the spirit of loving the country and Hong Kong, and launch international youth exchanges and cooperation.
To complement the five-year plan, Leung said the Policy Address proposes a series of new measures. These include establishing an international youth talent exchange base, opening up internship and training opportunities in emerging fields, and deepening patriotic education for young people. He added that such initiatives will help young people broaden their international horizons, take part deeply in the development of the Greater Bay Area, and better integrate into and serve the country's overall development.
The event was supported by the PLA Hong Kong Garrison and held at its exhibition centre.