Month: September 2025

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Home & Youth Affairs Bureau today hosted the second edition of the Youth Development Summit · Hong Kong.

Under the theme “Connecting the World into the Future”, the summit has gathered officials responsible for youth policies from various regions, alongside experts and leaders of different sectors as guest speakers.

The event attracted over 3,000 young people registered to participate, including around 600 from the Mainland and 33 from overseas countries such as the US, Malaysia, Laos, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which enabled them to exchange views and engage in mutual learning on issues of concern to youngsters.

Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki officiated at the summit. In his opening remarks, he said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government attaches great importance to youth.

“Our Youth Development Blueprint, released in late 2022, outlines our guiding principles for advancing youth development, as well as charting a clear pathway for stakeholders everywhere. Our vision is to nurture a new generation of youth equipped with a global perspective, a positive thinking mindset, and an affection for our city and our country. Since the release of the blueprint, more than 250 concrete actions and measures have been put forward to providing young people with wide-ranging opportunities and support.”

Mr Chan thanked all the speakers who shared their experiences and visionary ideas, inspiring the participants from around the world to think about how they can foster stronger connections across boundaries and cultures to help and learn from each other to build a better future together.

He also encouraged young participants to make good use of the event as a platform to exchange ideas with other young people from different regions to develop innovative solutions, and turn bold ideas into tangible impact.

At the morning’s keynote session, Secretary for Home & Youth Affairs Alice Mak delivered a keynote speech and apart from sharing the vision of the Hong Kong SAR Government in deepening international exchanges and co-operation, she highlighted its key measures and initiatives on youth development.

Miss Mak said that the Hong Kong SAR Government has been taking forward measures in the Youth Development Blueprint at full steam to provide more Chinese Mainland and overseas exchange opportunities for Hong Kong young people to strengthen their global perspective.

She stressed that she wishes young people would work together to unlock endless possibilities for a brighter future of Hong Kong, the country and the world.

Additionally, starting yesterday, the bureau has arranged a three-day thematic visit programme and exchange activities to enhance the participants from the Mainland and overseas in understanding Hong Kong’s latest development in technological innovation, culture and arts, and provide them with an opportunity to exchange and interact with the local youth.

The YDC Youth Ambassadors and the Youth Link Committee members served as the ambassadors of the programme, alongside over 400 summit participants in exploring Hong Kong. The activities will foster cross-regional interaction and collaboration among young people, showcase the charm and vibrancy of the city, and tell the world the good stories of Hong Kong youth.

Prior to the opening of the summit, Mr Chan hosted a welcome dinner yesterday for officials, guests and speakers from the Mainland and overseas who came to Hong Kong to participate in the event.

Click here for the summit’s highlights.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

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As the Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum held its annual review today, youth members from Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Macau reflected on their experiences and learning outcomes over the past year and gave presentations on various research topics.
 
Addressing the audience, Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan underscored that the leaders forum had organised nearly 30 diversified events in the last year, covering areas including patriotic education, national security, technology, culture and career exploration.
 
He noted that as this year marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the leaders forum also arranged for youth members to visit the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of safeguarding national sovereignty and security.
 
Furthermore, Mr Cheung said he was glad to see that the leaders forum strives to further deepen regional co-operation.
 
Apart from continuing to maintain close collaboration with Shenzhen University, he added that the leaders forum also partnered with the Academy of Public Security Forces of Macau for the first time, with a view to jointly promoting interaction and exchanges among young people in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Macau.
 
Concluding the event, Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung highlighted the significant achievements of the members of the leaders forum last year.
 
These included four members representing Hong Kong youth to attend the military parade in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing; a member, as the youth representative of Hong Kong, China, taking part in the Voices of the Future programme organised by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Peru in 2024; and seven members being awarded the stars of self-improvement of Chinese college students, an award presented to only 20 students in Hong Kong.
 
Mr Tang pointed out that 42 members did summer internships in renowned enterprises or organisations in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Hong Kong and Macau, and 10 students from Shenzhen University came to Hong Kong for training in different enterprises.
 
He explained that in order to strengthen the core objectives of co-operation in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the bureau will assign five Administrative Officers, together with five teachers from Shenzhen University, to serve as mentors for the new cohort of members, guiding new members to complete thematic research projects related to GBA collaboration.
 

Mr Tang also stated that the alumni of the leaders forum are actively preparing for the establishment of an alumni association, in the hope of bringing the sense of social responsibility and collaborative spirit they have learnt to more social service activities, becoming a group that can contribute to Hong Kong and the country.

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The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) today (September 27) hosted the second edition of the Youth Development Summit · Hong Kong. Under the theme “Connecting the World into the Future”, the Summit has gathered officials responsible for youth policies from various regions, alongside experts and leaders of different sectors as guest speakers. The Summit attracted over 3 000 young people registered to participate, including around 600 of them from the Chinese Mainland and 33 overseas countries such as the United States, Malaysia, Laos, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, which enabled them to exchange views and engage in mutual learning on issues of concern to young people.
 
     The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, officiated at the Summit. In his opening remarks, he said, “The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government attaches great importance to youth. Our Youth Development Blueprint, released in late 2022, outlines our guiding principles for advancing youth development, as well as charting a clear pathway for stakeholders everywhere. Our vision is to nurture a new generation of youth equipped with a global perspective, a positive thinking mindset, and an affection for our city and our country. Since the release of the Blueprint, more than 250 concrete actions and measures have been put forward to providing young people with wide-ranging opportunities and support.”
 
Mr Chan thanked all the speakers who shared their experiences and visionary ideas, inspiring the participants from around the world to think about how they can foster stronger connections across boundaries and cultures to help and learn from each other to build a better future together. He also encouraged young participants to make good use of the Summit as a platform to exchange ideas with young people from different regions to develop innovative solutions, and to turn bold ideas into tangible impact.
 
     At the morning’s keynote session on “Youth Creativity Energy”, key officials responsible for youth development policies from various regions were invited to share insights on the importance of connecting young people around the world in driving social development, as well as policies and initiatives in different regions that aim at nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and encouraging active youth engagement. Keynote speakers included the President of All-China Youth Federation, Mr Xu Xiao; the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak; the Minister of Youth and Sports, Malaysia, Ms Hannah Yeoh; the Deputy Minister of Society Development at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr Ahmed Saleh AlMajed; the Deputy Secretary General of the Central Committee, Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union, Mr Souliya Keophilavong; the Vice Minister of Culture and Information, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr Yevgeniy Kochetov; and the Deputy Director-General, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Dr Qu Xing.

     Miss Mak delivered a keynote speech at the Summit and shared the vision of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region Government in deepening international exchanges and co-operation, and highlighted key Government measures and initiatives on youth development which broaden local young people’s horizon and encourage them to share the good stories of Hong Kong youth.
 
Miss Mak said, the Government has been taking forward measures in the Youth Development Blueprint at full steam to provide more Chinese Mainland and overseas exchange opportunities for Hong Kong young people to strengthen their global perspective. She wished that young people would work together to unlock endless possibilities for a brighter future of Hong Kong, the country and the world.
 
     The afternoon featured three thematic sessions. The first session, chaired by the Vice-President of All-China Youth Federation and the Vice-Chairman of Youth Development Commission, Mr Kenneth Leung, was themed “Digital Reform · InnoTech of the Future”. The panelists, including the Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong, Ms Alpha Lau; the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Vidi Labs Ltd, Ms Lamia Sreya Rahman; the Director of the State Key Laboratory of Management and Control for Complex Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor Wang Fei-Yue; and the Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong, explored how technological innovation can drive economic growth and sustainable development in the digital era, aiming to inspire young people to embrace innovation and harness technology.

     The Commissioner for Belt and Road, Mr Nicholas Ho, was the moderator of the next session titled “Cross Cultural Creativity”. Leaders from different sectors, including the Global Operations Director of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, Mr Edwin Kibuthu Kimani; the Founder of Bakehouse, Mr Grégoire Michaud; and the Chairman of the Board of Ocean Park Corporation, Mr Paulo Pong, explored development trends in integrating traditional culture with the creative industry, aiming to inspire creative thinking among youth and create new opportunities for the younger generation.
 
     The final thematic session “Unleash Potential and Positivity” was hosted by the Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Mr Clarence Leung. He was joined by former Captain of China Women’s National Volleyball Team and Associate Professor of the School of Sports Science and Physical Education, Nanjing Normal University, Professor Hui Ruoqi; former F1 Racer and Director, Head of Private Office of Knight Frank Greater China, Mr Tung Ho-Pin; the Gold Medalist of 1 000m Speed Skating at Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 and the Head of the Olympic Studies Centre, Harbin Institute of Technology, Professor Zhang Hong. They delved into the importance of positive thinking and a proactive mindset, inspiring young people to cultivate a positive attitude towards life and fully realise their potential.
 
In addition to the above sessions, starting yesterday (September 26), the HYAB has arranged a three-day thematic visit programme and exchange activities to enhance the participants from the Chinese Mainland and overseas in understanding Hong Kong’s latest development in technological innovation, culture and arts, and to provide them with an opportunity to exchange and interact with the local youth. The YDC Youth Ambassadors and the Youth Link Committee members served as the ambassadors of the programme, alongside over 400 Summit participants in exploring Hong Kong. The activities will foster cross-regional interaction and collaboration among young people, showcase the charm and vibrancy of the city, and tell the world the good stories of Hong Kong Youth.

Prior to the opening of the Summit, Mr Chan hosted a welcome dinner yesterday for officials, guests and speakers from the Chinese Mainland and overseas who came to Hong Kong to participate in the event.

For the highlights of the Summit, please visit the thematic webpage, www.youthfest.hk/en/summit.

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The annual review of the Security Bureau (SB) Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum was held at the Central Government Offices today (September 27). Youth members from Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Macao reflected on their experiences and learning outcomes over the past year and gave presentations on various research topics. They also outlined the development of the Leaders Forum for the coming year, along with its new members.
 
Addressing the audience, the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, said the Leaders Forum has organised nearly 30 diversified events over the past year, covering areas including patriotic education, national security, technology, culture and career exploration. As this year marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the Leaders Forum also arranged for youth members to visit the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of safeguarding national sovereignty and security. Noting that he is glad to see that the Leaders Forum strives to further deepen regional co-operation, he said that apart from continuing to maintain close collaboration with Shenzhen University, the Leaders Forum also partnered with the Academy of Public Security Forces of Macao for the first time, with a view to jointly promoting interaction and exchanges among young people in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Macao.
 
Youth members from the three places shared their observations and reflections from the activities of the Leaders Forum in the past year through interviews and short videos, including their experiences gained from the summer internships at various renowned enterprises and government agencies. Youth members gave presentations on various youth-related research topics, including public engagement, promotion of Chinese culture, cyber ethics and civic responsibilities, telling good stories of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and social responsibilities of youth. The members received feedback from the guests. Old and new members then participated in team-building activities to know each other through games, laying a solid foundation for collaborative learning in the coming year.
 
Concluding the event, the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, highlighted the significant achievements of the members of the Leaders Forum last year. These included four members representing Hong Kong youth to attend the military parade in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing; a member, as the youth representative of Hong Kong, China, taking part in the Voices of the Future programme organised by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Peru in 2024; and seven members being awarded the stars of self-improvement of Chinese college students, an award presented to only 20 students in Hong Kong. Mr Tang added that 42 members did summer internships in renowned enterprises or organisations in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Hong Kong and Macao, and 10 students from Shenzhen University came to Hong Kong for training in different enterprises.
 
Mr Tang said that in order to strengthen the core objectives of co-operation in the GBA, the SB will assign five Administrative Officers, together with five teachers from Shenzhen University, to serve as mentors for the new cohort of members, guiding new members to complete thematic research projects related to GBA collaboration. He also said that the alumni of the Leaders Forum are actively preparing for the establishment of an alumni association, in the hope of bringing the sense of social responsibility and collaborative spirit they have learned to more social service activities, becoming a group that can contribute to Hong Kong and the country.
 
The SB established the Leaders Forum in October 2022 to deepen participation in youth work. In the following year, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Shenzhen University, and its students were invited to participate in the activities of the Leaders Forum. Last year, the Leaders Forum expanded its network by including youth members of the Academy of Public Security Forces of Macao, further promoting youth development and cultural exchanges among Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Macao.

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The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law today (September 27) attended the Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul (HK Week@Seoul) events in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

In the morning, Miss Law officiated at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Comics and Culture Exhibition. Organised by the Hong Kong Comics and Animation Federation and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), the free exhibition showcases over 100 works from 19 Hong Kong comic artists of different generations and two popular Korean comic artists at Starfield Hanam from today to October 9. They include classics such as “Old Master Q” and “My Boy”, as well as exhibits from Hong Kong’s comic and film cross-over projects. Tracing the evolution of Hong Kong comics from their origins in the early 1960s to the works of today’s most influential creators, the exhibition highlights the emergence of a distinctive Hong Kong style. Special zones are also set up in the exhibition to feature Hong Kong’s humorous and martial arts comics that show the city’s characteristics.

In the afternoon, Miss Law attended the opening event of LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul presented by the Asian New Generation Creativity Design Association under CCIDA’s sponsorship. Held at the trendy hotspot Seongsu-dong, the event includes today’s fashion show with 70 outfits from 35 units of fashion designers from Hong Kong, other cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Korea on a stage integrated with artificial intelligence technology, and performances by Hong Kong artist and K-pop music, offering audiences a multimedia fashion experience. The event is followed by a free exhibition from September 28 to October 11, featuring 35 fashion pieces by these designers, showcasing the creativity and style of the new generation of Asian designers.

The Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum, also attended the two opening events today. 

Miss Law concluded her visit to Seoul and departed for Hong Kong today.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Housing Department today alerted the public to a fraudulent email purportedly issued by the department.
 
The department said that the email concerned showed the sender address heplan_no_reply@housingauthority.gov.hk, but it was not delivered by the department.
 
The department has recently been informed by a company that it had received an email displaying the sender address from a person who claimed to be a staff member of the department requesting for the financial information of the company. The email included suspicious hyperlinks and attachments.
 
The case has been reported to Police for further investigation.
 
Citizens are reminded to stay vigilant to suspicious emails and not to disclose any sensitive information, click any suspicious hyperlinks or download any attachments.