John Lee urges youth to build global ties
SingTao · 3 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The third Hong Kong Youth Development Summit Forum was held on November 7 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, bringing together young participants and speakers from Hong Kong, the mainland and overseas. In a video address, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the forum should serve as a platform for cultural exchange and lasting connections, and urged young people to engage with attendees from around the world.
Key Points
- The third forum, organised by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, was held on November 7 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.
- This year’s theme was “Exploring New Horizons for Youth, Advancing Dreams to Create the Future,” with officials and youth speakers from the mainland, Laos and Kazakhstan attending.
- John Lee said Hong Kong’s first five-year plan sets a clear economic and social development blueprint and will expand opportunities for youth development.
- Lee said the government’s Youth Development Blueprint has rolled out more than 290 measures, alongside exchanges, internships and learning experiences to broaden young people’s international outlook.
- Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki also delivered welcoming remarks, while about 20 heavyweight speakers from politics, youth entrepreneurship, business and creative culture joined the forum.
Why It Matters
The government is tying youth policy more closely to Hong Kong’s wider economic and social planning, while using international exchange as a practical channel for talent development. For local young people, the forum is being positioned not just as a one-day event but as a gateway to networks, exposure and future opportunities beyond Hong Kong.