SED attends Strategy Consultation Conference on Building a Leading Country in Education (with photos)

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The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, today (July 22) attended the Strategy Consultation Conference on Building a Leading Country in Education (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) co-organised by the Ministry of Education and the Guangdong Provincial Government in Guangzhou. In addition, Dr Choi called on officials of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province, visited the Guangzhou Experiential School of Labor and Technology for Secondary School Students, and met Hong Kong students joining a Mainland study tour on the subject of Citizenship and Social Development (CS) yesterday (July 21).

The Strategy Consultation Conference on Building a Leading Country in Education (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) focused on the implementation pathway for building a leading country in education and meeting challenges arising from the technology revolution's new global wave. Dr Choi said that she was pleased to exchange views with other participating leaders on major topics such as nurturing innovative talent and scientific research. She pointed out that the Education Bureau would continue to devote resources to step up the promotion of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) education, and along with the broad direction of invigorating the country through science and education, strengthen the cultivation of local innovation and technology talent.

Yesterday, Dr Choi met Hong Kong students joining a CS Mainland study tour in Guangzhou. She encouraged them to cherish the learning opportunity to deepen their understanding of the latest situation and development of the country, and enhance their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese culture and national achievements.

Dr Choi then visited the Guangzhou Experiential School of Labor and Technology for Secondary School Students to meet the school representatives and tour the facilities. She learned about the school's educational programmes in a number of areas including technology, life safety, the rule of law and the environment. She said that as an activity base in Guangzhou for students' comprehensive practice, the school provides experiential learning programmes that are suitable for secondary school students in Hong Kong.

On the same day, Dr Choi called on representatives of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province to exchange ideas on education issues of mutual concern.

Dr Choi concluded the visit and returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.

Ends/Saturday, July 22, 2023
Issued at HKT 20:33

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The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, attends the Strategy Consultation Conference on Building a Leading Country in Education (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) co-organised by the Ministry of Education and the Guangdong Provincial Government in Guangzhou today (July 22). Photo shows (from left) the First-level Inspector of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province, Mr Zhu Chaohua; Dr Choi; Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor Zhong Nanshan; the Director of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau of Macao, Mr Kong Chi-meng; and the Deputy Director of the Office of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Affairs of the Ministry of Education, Mr Shu Gangbo, before the conference.

The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (centre), visits the Guangzhou Experiential School of Labor and Technology for Secondary School Students and tours the facilities yesterday (July 21).

The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (right), calls on the Director-General of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province, Mr Zhu Kongjun (left), to exchange ideas on education issues of mutual concern in Guangzhou yesterday (July 21).