Public governance, diplomacy, and regional cooperation may seem distant from everyday youth experiences. But with the right policy training, Hong Kong’s young leaders are already leaving their mark in these fields. Through our Model LegCo programme, students debated the professionalization of Hong Kong’s sports talent under the guidance of Legislative Councillor Edward Leung, sharpening their policy analysis and stakeholder coordination skills. In the Youth Diplomacy Summer School, participants tackled real-world global challenges in a 24-hour crisis simulation, learning to mobilize diplomatic resources under pressure. And with Model PECC, students stepped into the shoes of Asia-Pacific negotiators, experiencing firsthand the dynamics of regional economic cooperation. Most rewarding of all? Witnessing these young minds transform learning into action—supported by the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation. Together, we’re building a generation ready to lead with insight, empathy, and impact.
