Go to main content
 
CS visits Beijing (with photos/video)
*************************************
     The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, arrived in Beijing yesterday afternoon (August 20) to begin his visit.
 
     Mr Chan first called on the Executive Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xu Qifang, and briefed Mr Xu on the latest developments in advancing patriotic education and the progress of organising the 15th National Games in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government. The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, also attended the meeting.
 
     Mr Chan stated that since the establishment of the Working Group on Patriotic Education last year, it has formulated short-, medium-, and long-term objectives and policy measures tailored to Hong Kong's specific circumstances. The group has actively carried out extensive work and achieved remarkable results. He expressed his sincere gratitude to the Central Government for its continued care and support of the HKSAR Government's promotion of patriotic education. On the other hand, the HKSAR Government is collaborating closely with the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Macao Special Administrative Region Government on preparations for the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, contributing to the country's efforts to become a sporting powerhouse. The Government will also leverage this opportunity to deepen co-operation with cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and jointly build a world-class bay area.
 
     This morning (August 21), Mr Chan attended the establishment ceremony of the Patriotic Education Base for Hong Kong and Macao Youth. With the support of the Central Government, the first Patriotism Education Base for Hong Kong and Macao Youth has been established at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, located by the Lugou Bridge. The base aims to provide young students and teachers from Hong Kong and Macao with enhanced first-hand experience, enabling them to study and understand the country's development, helping them develop a sense of nationhood and national identity, and inspiring patriotic sentiments. The establishment of the first education base holds particular significance as it coincides with the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
 
     At the establishment ceremony, Mr Chan said that the establishment of the Education Base marks an important milestone in Hong Kong's implementation of patriotic education. The Education Base will serve as a crucial platform for deepening Hong Kong and Macao youth's affection for their home and country, and their understanding of the country's history, as well as enhancing their sense of patriotism, which is highly significant in nurturing a new generation devoted to the country and ready to shoulder their mission. He expressed his hope to develop more patriotic education resources nationwide in the future, enabling more Hong Kong and Macao youth to strengthen their national and ethnic identity through site visits and cultural exchange, gain a deeper understanding of the history and achievements of the country, and work together to create a brilliant future for the motherland.
 
     Officials attending the ceremony today included Mr Xu; Vice Mayor of Beijing Mr Xia Linmao; Mr Chan; Mr Tsang; and the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Ms O Lam. The Convenor of the Working Group on Patriotic Education under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee, Dr Starry Lee, also attended the ceremony.
 
     Mr Chan and the delegation concluded their visit and returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.
 
Ends/Thursday, August 21, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:05
NNNN
Archives   Yesterday's Press Releases  
Back to Index Page
Back to top
Today's Press Releases  

Photo

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (left), met with the Executive Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xu Qifang (right), on August 20.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, speaks at the establishment ceremony of the Patriotic Education Base for Hong Kong and Macao Youth in Beijing today (August 21).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended the establishment ceremony of the Patriotic Education Base for Hong Kong and Macao Youth in Beijing today (August 21). Photo shows Mr Chan (sixth left); the Executive Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xu Qifang (centre); Vice Mayor of Beijing Mr Xia Linmao (fifth left); the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Ms O Lam (sixth right); the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai (fifth right), and the Convenor of the Working Group on Patriotic Education under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee, Dr Starry Lee (fourth right), and other guests at the ceremony.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended the establishment ceremony of the Patriotic Education Base for Hong Kong and Macao Youth in Beijing today (August 21). Photo shows Mr Chan (third right) touring the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression where the establishment ceremony was held. Looking on are the Executive Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xu Qifang (centre); Vice Mayor of Beijing Mr Xia Linmao (second left); the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Ms O Lam (third left); the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai (second right), and the Convenor of the Working Group on Patriotic Education under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee, Dr Starry Lee (first right).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended the establishment ceremony of the Patriotic Education Base for Hong Kong and Macao Youth in Beijing today (August 21). Photo shows Mr Chan (fourth left) touring the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression where the establishment ceremony was held. Looking on are the Executive Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xu Qifang (centre); Vice Mayor of Beijing Mr Xia Linmao (fourth right); the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Ms O Lam (third left); the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai (third right), and the Convenor of the Working Group on Patriotic Education under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee, Dr Starry Lee (second right).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended the establishment ceremony of the Patriotic Education Base for Hong Kong and Macao Youth in Beijing today (August 21). Photo shows Mr Chan (front row, second left) touring the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression where the establishment ceremony was held. Looking on are the Executive Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xu Qifang (front row, third left); Vice Mayor of Beijing Mr Xia Linmao (front row, third right); and the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Ms O Lam (front row, second right).

Audio / Video

CS attends establishment ceremony of Patriotic Education Base for Hong Kong and Macao Youth in Beijing
View