The preservation of historical sites has evolved from a non-literary, lyrical discussion. When the weight of history collides with the returns of capital and the livelihoods of ordinary people, even the deepest nostalgia must ultimately return to the rational institutional choices made by the public. We are especially delighted to have friends from afar. The delegation from the Macau Heritage Ambassadors Association traveled a long way to set up an exhibition, and we, the colleagues from the Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of History, warmly welcomed them. This time, we broke with tradition, using a deliberative proposal approach to conduct cultural exchange, inviting fifty young people to step outside the traditional guided tour framework and directly confront the most pressing governance challenges of the two cities. The young people visited 1881 in Tsim Sha Tsui in the morning, witnessing the ultimate transformation of a historical site into a luxury shopping mall. In the afternoon, they stepped into Sham Shui Po, touching the aging pulse of pre-war tenement buildings. Looking at Hong Kong as a mirror, the excessive tourism to the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau during holidays also reflects the same overloaded dilemma. During the discussion, the young people took on the roles of local residents, souvenir merchants, and conservation scholars, engaging in a lively debate at the table. The young people transcended black-and-white factional thinking, eschewing verbal battles and focusing on developing a policy draft that balances livelihoods and cultural preservation. By forging consensus amidst the realities of the struggle, the cultural heritage of both cities can be ensured for long-term continuity.

For the third time, we've hosted the "International Relations Cup" Secondary School International Relations and Diplomacy Debate Competition. This year, we've upgraded the venue, moving it from a university campus to the former French Missionary Society building in Central. This century-old red-brick building, which served as the residence of the first Governor of Hong Kong, foreign consulates, and the Court of Final Appeal, is a historical temple steeped in Hong Kong's governance, lending even greater significance to this intellectual exchange among young people. The topics for the final and semi-final rounds perfectly embody the dual themes of contemporary international relations. The semi-finals explored the institutional effectiveness of the "two-state solution" between Israel and Palestine, testing the debaters' understanding of multilateral mechanisms. The final round directly addressed the argument that "strong military force is a necessary prerequisite for maintaining peace," forcing students to confront the realistic boundaries of military power. These two topics reflect that in a world order lacking mutual trust, moral rhetoric alone cannot stop war, and blindly expanding military force cannot guarantee long-term stability. There are no perfect solutions to international power struggles; only by understanding the strategic intentions and bottom lines of major powers can we explore long-term peace. After the competition, I joined Mr. Zhang Jiamin, who led the São Paulo debate team in the 1970s, to witness our alma mater's juniors win the championship. This reunion across half a century testifies to the enduring vitality of critical thinking. The vision of the predecessors and the vigor of the younger generation were handed over in the purest form through a clash of logic.

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