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As a mentor in the Seek Our Ways Social Innovation Program, which is fully supported by Hang Seng Bank and organized by the Youth Association Leadership Academy, I have worked with more than 400 secondary and tertiary students from all over Hong Kong in the past six months. Through policy analysis and social innovation training, I witnessed how they transformed their creativity into influential action plans. I led a series of policy analysis workshops to help students understand the institutional roots behind social problems and learn how to propose forward-looking solutions based on evidence and public interest. It was a meaningful experience to be able to intensively train them to be creative in the three major themes of "environment and sustainable development", "sports for all" and "healthy aging". The students who advanced to the finals presented innovative solutions ranging from plastic substitutes, matching platforms for elderly centers, to eco-friendly leather made from apple peels. They are not just participants, but also designers of the future society 😁.

In an interview with Commercial Radio's "People's Avenue Central", we discussed the development trends of education in the Mainland and observations on "studying in Hong Kong". In the program, we explored the multi-dimensional choices and challenges faced by Mainland students in planning their education paths, and analyzed the unique value of Hong Kong as an international education hub. With its bilingual teaching environment in Chinese and English, its cultural ecology that blends the East and the West, and its internationally recognized higher education system, Hong Kong provides Mainland students with a development platform that combines academic depth and a global perspective. How to help students and parents understand the differentiated advantages and development opportunities of Hong Kong education in a more systematic way still requires the coordinated promotion of policymakers, higher education institutions and all sectors of society.

The survey found that most Hong Kong people do not like their jobs. In the past year, my team has examined whether students' growth indicators and career plans are consistent with future workplace needs, and also helped employers rethink their talent selection standards and training strategies. In the "Growth Indicators for Primary and Secondary School Students" dialogue at the "21st Century Education Forum 2025", I shared my research results with researchers and practitioners from different fields and faced a core question: When Hong Kong's economic structure transforms and global workplace demands change dramatically, can the current education indicators still effectively guide student growth? From various speeches and discussions, I deeply feel that the challenge of education lies not only in the updating of knowledge content, but also in the reconstruction of values and the redesign of the system.

I am very pleased to witness the official opening of the "Youth Diplomat Literacy and Skills Academy" with Secretary for Security Chris Tang and Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare Ho Kai Ming. As an academic partner, I firmly believe that diplomatic education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about shaping values and expanding horizons. The birth of this academy symbolizes that we have taken a solid step on the road of youth training and created a platform for the next generation of Hong Kong to understand and participate in the world.

At the "Three Places Children's Voice Cup", we saw young people from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area vividly telling the scientific research spirit of Academician Yuan Longping, the struggle of Quan Hongchan and the literary style of Su Shi in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, etc. We co-organized this trilingual speech contest with the Hong Kong Education Bureau, Foshan Nanhai Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Speech and Debate Association. It not only demonstrated the excellent language control ability and stage style of the young generation, but also let us see how they build a bridge of cultural understanding through language, tell the story of Hong Kong with sincere emotions, and convey the core values of Chinese culture.

After several rounds of exciting debates in the 2nd Hong Kong Secondary School International Relations and Diplomacy Debate Competition, the participating student representatives engaged in in-depth thinking on contemporary international issues. In the final round, the debaters analyzed whether China's future development should be inclined towards the global south or the global north, showing their keen observation and rigorous argumentation ability of the international situation, fully reflecting the global vision and critical thinking of Hong Kong young students. Thanks to the representatives of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong for coming to present the awards. This competition not only provides students with a practical platform for applying international relations theory, but also successfully inspires the enthusiasm of the younger generation to participate in global affairs, highlighting the important role of Hong Kong as an international city in cultivating future foreign-related talents.

The promotion of community education over the past three years has gradually gained recognition from all walks of life. This time, we were invited to participate in the "National Research and Study Innovation Conference 2025" (Guiyang), with the theme of "Drawing on Local Materials: SDG Education Theory and Research and Study Practice", to share how to achieve innovative models of cultural and tourism integration through curriculum design. In addition to communicating with industry experts, I also analyzed "The Real and Virtual Battlefield of Trade Frictions" for high school students at Tsinghua Middle School and explored global issues from an economic perspective. From community podiums to national forums, and from professional seminars to academic popularization, we strive to ensure that every conversation allows knowledge to transcend boundaries.

A heartfelt thank you to the Sichuan Provincial Department of Education for their strong support, enabling us to organize a team of experts to visit Chengdu and Luzhou for educational exchanges. We had in-depth discussions on "digital education" and "global literacy," sharing cutting-edge ideas and practical outcomes. The event featured demonstration classes by Sichuan and Hong Kong teachers, showcasing different teaching styles. Dozens of educators observed and evaluated the lessons, sparking new thoughts and gaining valuable insights from the exchange of teaching methods.

Just wrapped up an inspiring tour in the Greater Bay Area, visiting cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhongshan, and Zhuhai. Had some fantastic discussions with principals from secondary schools about how we can nurture students with global literacy. I'm hopeful that our educational exchanges and collaborations will continue to grow, boosting teaching capabilities, global awareness, and cross-cultural adaptability. Together, we're working to cultivate the next generation of youth who are proud of their national identity and equipped with a global perspective, contributing to educational equity, social harmony, and the internationalization of talent.

Visit to the Western Science City in Chongqing High-Tech Zone The Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle is the fourth major growth hub in China, following the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Greater Bay Area. The Western Science City serves as the core platform for twin-city cooperation. Many thanks to Director Zhou Wenyang from the Public Service Bureau for the warm reception. We had an in-depth exchange on the "Highland of Innovation" plan, learning the progress and achievements of the special zone.