Customs YES Exchange Tour Strengthens Youth Connections in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macao

2024-08-13 18:55 Last Updated At：19:08

Customs YES organises Customs YES Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macao Exchange Tour for Hundred Youths

With the support of the Guangdong Sub-Administration of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Macao Customs Service, Customs YES organised the Customs YES Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macao Exchange Tour for Hundred Youths from August 10 to today (August 13), to facilitate cultural integration, broaden horizons and deepen understanding of customs work in the three regions of the participants.

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Customs YES organises Customs YES Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macao Exchange Tour for Hundred Youths Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Customs YES organises Customs YES Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macao Exchange Tour for Hundred Youths Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The exchange tour commenced with the opening ceremony on August 10. In the morning, the participants experienced a variety of customs duties, including a Customs Detector Dogs demonstration, customs clearance simulations, and firearms training. In the evening, the participants underwent overnight training at the Hong Kong Customs College to develop their self-care abilities and team spirit.

The next day, the participants visited the giant pandas at Ocean Park Hong Kong to learn about conservation work in Hong Kong.

On August 12, the group departed to Macao and visited the Academy of Public Security Forces and the Marine Enforcement Department of the Macao Customs Service. They also boarded a customs patrol vessel to learn about Macao Customs' work in maintaining maritime security and disaster rescue operations. In the evening, the group arrived in Guangzhou and took a night cruise on the Pearl River to experience the unique charm of the city.

Today, the group visited the Canton Customs Museum and toured the Guangzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Center, gaining insights into the promotion of digitalisation, greening, and internationalisation in the urban planning in the Greater Bay Area. The exchange tour concluded in the afternoon with a closing ceremony where the youths from the three places shared their learning experiences and exchanged souvenirs, creating beautiful memories of the cross-regional friendships forged during this exchange tour.

Customs YES will organise more exchange activities in the future to strengthen cross-regional connections and cultural exchanges, and deepen young people's understanding of the latest developments in the country and the opportunities and contributions of Hong Kong along the way.

LegCo Delegation Begins Four-Day Visit to Japan to Strengthen Economic and Cultural Ties

2024-12-21 19:11 Last Updated At：19:28

LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation (the delegation), led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, began a four-day duty visit in Japan today (December 21) to strengthen ties with Japan and gain a deeper understanding of the latest situations and opportunities of the country in the areas of trade, culture and tourism, fisheries and agriculture, and food safety.

Upon arrival in Tokyo, the delegation had dinner and exchanged views with representatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo. Members and the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome Au, discussed issues such as fostering the bilateral economic and trade relations between Hong Kong and Japan, attracting investment, and promoting Hong Kong tourism. Members also gained insight into the latest developments of Japanese culture, and explored the opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and Japan’s cultural industries. Mr Leung expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo for their assistance in facilitating this duty visit.

The delegation will continue their duty visit in Japan tomorrow (December 22).

The delegation is led by Mr Leung. The Deputy delegation leader is the Chairman of the Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee, Mr Tommy Cheung. Other participating Subcommittee members are Mr Jeffrey Lam, Mr Dominic Lee, Ms Nixie Lam, Ms Joephy Chan, Mr Tang Fei and Mr Yim Kong.

Customs YES Exchange Tour Strengthens Youth Connections in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macao

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