SED continues to meet with education sector on improving Hong Kong's electoral system (with photos/video)
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     The Secretary for Education, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (April 7) continued to meet and exchange views with members of the education sector on the work relating to the improvement of the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

     Mr Yeung hosted a total of four briefing sessions at the Central Government Offices. Participants included the chairman of the University Grants Committee (UGC) and presidents of UGC-funded universities as well as representatives from government advisory bodies on education, school sponsoring bodies and the self-financing post-secondary education sector.  Also present were the Permanent Secretary for Education, Ms Michelle Li, and the Under Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin.

     Mr Yeung said that based on the decision by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the HKSAR, by amending the local electoral legislation, could enhance the balanced and orderly political participation of the community. It could also put the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong" into practice, fully and accurately upholding and implementing the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. It would be conducive to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong as well as the sustainable development of all sectors, including the education sector.

     Mr Yeung said he hoped that with explanations through a number of briefing sessions and other communication channels, members of the education sector could have a better understanding of the matter and support the legislative work.

Ends/Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Issued at HKT 19:03

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