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Hong Kong Customs holds inaugural ceremony of third-term Executive Committee of "Customs YES" (with photos)
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     The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, today (February 26) attended the inaugural ceremony of the third term of the Executive Committee of "Customs YES" and presented appointment certificates to the newly appointed Executive Director of the Executive Committee, Mr Desmond Yip, and 17 directors. Other directorates of the department also attended the ceremony.

     The Executive Committee of "Customs Yes" comprises official and non-official members from different sectors, including legal, commerce and industry, healthcare, innovation and technology, youth services, and culture and sports, who will advise on the scheme's sustainable development and activity strategy.

     Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Chan expressed his gratitude to the staunch support of the Executive Committee, which has been offering valuable learning and exchange opportunities to members of "Customs YES". He said that the department strives to cultivate global perspectives, an aspiring mindset, and an affection for the country and Hong Kong among the young people, and equip them to tell good stories of Hong Kong on the international stage in the future. "Customs YES" will continue to hold more exciting activities, taking young people onboard the "Hong Kong" train for exploration in the new era.

     In his speech, Mr Yip welcomed the four newly joined directors and said that he looks forward to leading the new term of the Executive Committee to work hand in hand with Customs, continuously pushing the boundaries of "Customs YES" and contributing to youth development in Hong Kong. 

     Since its launch in 2021, "Customs YES" has over 8 000 young members aged between 12 and 24. For further information of the scheme, please visit www1.customsyes.hk.
 
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Hong Kong Customs today (February 26) held the inaugural ceremony of the third-term of the Executive Committee of "Customs YES" at the Customs Headquarters Building. Photo shows the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, delivering a welcoming speech at the inaugural ceremony.
Hong Kong Customs today (February 26) held the inaugural ceremony of the third-term of the Executive Committee of "Customs YES" at the Customs Headquarters Building. Photo shows the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat (left), presenting the appointment certificate to the newly appointed Executive Director of the third-term of the Executive Committee, Mr Desmond Yip (right).
Hong Kong Customs today (February 26) held the inaugural ceremony of the third-term of the Executive Committee of "Customs YES" at the Customs Headquarters Building. Photo shows the newly appointed Executive Director of the third-term of the Executive Committee, Mr Desmond Yip, speaking at the inaugural ceremony.
Hong Kong Customs today (February 26) held the inaugural ceremony of the third-term of the Executive Committee of "Customs YES" at the Customs Headquarters Building. Photo shows the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat (front row, centre), and the directors of the third-term of the Executive Committee.
Hong Kong Customs today (February 26) held the inaugural ceremony of the third-term of the Executive Committee of "Customs YES" at the Customs Headquarters Building. Photo shows the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat (first row, centre), and directorates of the department with the newly appointed Executive Director, Mr Desmond Yip (first row, fifth left); the Honorary Founding Executive Director, Ir Edgar Kwan (first row, fifth right); the Honorary Executive Director, Dr Eugene Chan (first row, fourth left); and the directors of the third-term of the Executive Committee.