Civil Service College holds thematic briefing session on "International Landscape and China's Foreign Relations in 2025" (with photos)
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Mr Lee delivered the opening remarks at the session. He expressed gratitude for Mr Cui's attendance at the session to share insights on the current international environment and national foreign strategies, and provided an analysis in an easy-to-understand manner on the evolving global dynamics and the country's response strategies to provide support for the HKSAR Government in promoting Hong Kong's deepening of international exchanges and co-operation, better integration into the overall national development, and co-ordination of high-level security and high-quality development.
Mr Lee pointed out that the complex and fast-changing international environment and the groundbreaking developments of AI and biotechnology profoundly affect the trajectory of the world order and highlight the close connection between security and development. Mr Lee said the country's diplomatic work plays a vital role in effective co-ordination of security and development, and provides opportunities for Hong Kong to better fulfil its role as a "super connector" and a "super value-adder". He thanked the Central Government for its strong support for Hong Kong to become the headquarters of the International Organization for Mediation, and pointed out that the establishment of its headquarters in Hong Kong reflects the trust and recognition of the international community in Hong Kong, which not only demonstrates the success of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) in creating a stable environment but also serves as a vivid manifestation of the country's diplomatic soft power. Mr Lee stated that the HKSAR Government officials should have a deep understanding of the country's foreign policies, accurately grasp changes in the international landscape, and better co-ordinate the relationship between and the opportunities from security and development.
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said during the session that this event is of great significance. It not only heralds this year's series of talks on the country's foreign affairs but is also a highlight event of the seminar series for civil servants on the fifth anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the NSL. The CSC will continue to enhance training to strengthen civil servants' patriotism and awareness of national security, and encourage everyone to consciously safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests. The various training programmes organised by the CSC also deepen civil servants' understanding of the country's history and culture, and contemporary development, equipping them to better fulfil Hong Kong's role as a bridge connecting the country with the world in their respective fields, effectively utilising Hong Kong's international platform to tell good stories of China and Hong Kong.
The CSC will continue to collaborate with the OCMFA to run a series of talks on the country's foreign affairs in 2025, including today's thematic briefing session as well as subsequent talks on topics such as participation in international organisations and multilateral affairs, major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, China-United States relations, and civil diplomacy. Since the launch of this series at the end of 2021, it has been well received by colleagues. To date, 20 talks have been held, with a total attendance of nearly 5 000 directorate and senior-level civil servants.
Ends/Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:25
Issued at HKT 20:25
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