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We held a "Digital and Humanities Education Seminar" and a teacher professional development workshop, demonstrating innovative applications of artificial intelligence in curriculum design and teaching, and inspiring cross-disciplinary thinking among teachers and students. Simultaneously, we launched the fourth "# Little Historians" program, where I shared with students the development trajectory of Hong Kong as an international financial, shipping, and trade center, using small phenomena in Hong Kong society to illuminate the broader global landscape. This year's program, supported by Bank of China (Hong Kong), received support from over 50 schools and 150 history-gifted students, putting into practice "learning history outside the classroom," and laying a solid foundation for future history professionals.

Serving as a judge for the "Mingbian Cup" debate competition, I witnessed over thirty teams of young students engage in in-depth discussions on two major topics: "Development of Hong Kong Youth in Mainland China" and "Difficulty for Post-2000s Generation to Rise to the Top." Mainland China offers a variety of opportunities—diverse jobs, broad career advancement prospects, and high recognition of professional qualifications—but the reason students hesitate boils down to one thing: lower salary levels compared to Hong Kong. They revealed a remarkably realistic mindset: a mixture of anticipation for society's future and anxiety about their personal circumstances. Didn't we all experience the same sense of uncertainty when we first entered the workforce? Compared to us post-90s generation, this new generation of youth are digital natives with an amazing ability to adapt, and I believe they are more likely to find their place in this era of transformation.

In recent years, the mainland has emphasized the Fengqiao Experience, which emphasizes "resolving conflicts locally rather than escalating them." I also presented research on grassroots governance in Hong Kong at Jinan University in Guangzhou, interviewing district councilors, members of the three councils, and community workers such as community care teams to explore the possibility of resident co-governance. The seminar was hosted by the Guangdong Provincial Federation of Social Sciences and organized by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Think Tank Association and the Institute for One Country, Two Systems and Basic Law at Jinan University. More than 100 experts and scholars participated, enabling the three regions to work together to promote the modernization of social governance in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and to build academic consensus for regional development.

Sharing my presentation, "Fertility Choices: Global Policies and Outcomes," with Master's students in Demography at the University of Hong Kong, I systematically analyzed the dynamic changes in fertility rates across different regions and dissected the underlying socio-cultural motivations. I particularly focused on how governments around the world are proactively addressing the demographic challenges arising from changing fertility patterns through policy guidance, incentive mechanisms, and innovative solutions. I hope this presentation will help students gain a more comprehensive understanding of the interaction between fertility behavior and social structure, and examine population issues and their corresponding policy logic from multiple perspectives.

The "Tri-Region Maker Cube" 2025 Robotics Competition, co-organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Debates and the Education Bureau of Nanhai District, Foshan City, has successfully concluded. Students from Foshan, Macau, and Hong Kong, including kindergarten participants, joined this cross-regional technology event, showcasing their creativity and programming skills. Through coding, students controlled robotic vehicles to complete tasks, putting STEM theories into practice and experiencing a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. The event promoted educational cooperation among the three regions, demonstrating the diverse applications of technology in education, rehabilitation, transportation, and other fields, injecting new momentum into technological practice in the Greater Bay Area. In my field of policy research, it is precisely through this same logical thinking and passion for problem-solving that I can extract key insights from complex data. Every innovation they demonstrate today could become a crucial answer to solving real-world problems tomorrow.

Returning to the Youth Innovation and Research Hub, I shared my practical experiences "from issue discovery to policy advocacy" with the new members. Policy research is not just about data collection; it's a marathon from problem identification to influencing decision-making, requiring strategy and skill at every step. Seeing everyone's active participation and willingness to express themselves further convinces me that the new generation can elevate the power of "research + advocacy" to even greater heights. Thank you to the Youth Innovation and Research Hub for the invitation; I look forward to continuing to work together to drive social change!

The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will open tomorrow in Shanghai. Hong Kong has sent 30 young volunteers. I wonder how well they understand the CIIE? The CIIE not only witnesses China's economic transformation from "the world's factory" to "consumption-driven," but also attracts high-quality global products through its vast domestic market, reshaping the new landscape of international trade. Meanwhile, looking back at the long-standing and close economic ties between Shanghai and Hong Kong, from early shipping trade to today's financial and innovation cooperation, some industries have seen Hong Kong companies actively entering Shanghai, while many innovative ideas and products have been introduced from Shanghai to Hong Kong, demonstrating the profound economic and cultural exchange between the two places. I would like to encourage the young volunteers: on this international stage, you should not only connect with the world through professional service, but also promote cooperation through cultural understanding, showcasing the vision and breadth of mind of the new generation.

At the “Career Pathways” event, I joined fellow alumni to share our journeys with Hong Kong students studying in the Mainland. I spoke about discovering my academic direction through research in university, and encouraged students to stay curious and seize opportunities—starting early isn’t everything. Studying in the Mainland offers a unique edge: understanding both societies helps us better analyze Greater Bay Area and cross-border policies. I hope this exchange sparks more interest in public affairs and inspires youth to contribute through expertise.

The JC Conference brought together youth and caring adults to explore how human wisdom and artificial intelligence can complement each other in shaping future society. Our new digital platform was launched to match young people's career traits with real market opportunities. Youth presented creative proposals, highlighting the power of intergenerational collaboration in building a more inclusive and opportunity-rich future.

After two days of intensive learning, participants transformed knowledge into powerful debates. As a judge, I witnessed their sharp analysis and multi-perspective thinking across three timely topics: AI in creative industries, the impact of “panda economy,” and comparing Shanghai-Hong Kong as regional HQs. Their insights reflected not just policy understanding, but cross-sectoral vision and critical thinking. Public affairs demand empathy and stakeholder awareness—skills these young minds are clearly developing. Excited to see them turn thought into action and become future changemakers.