CSC Launches Seminar on China-US Relations in a Multipolar World for Civil Servants

Civil Service College organises second seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World

The Civil Service College (CSC) launched the Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World. The second seminar in the series, on the topic of China-US Relations and the New World Order, was delivered by the Dean of the Institute of International Studies of Fudan University, Professor Wu Xinbo, and chaired by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the China Institute of Fudan University, Mr Eric Li, at the Central Government Offices today (November 18).

Addressing the seminar, the Head of the CSC, Mr Oscar Kwok, said that the geopolitical situation is complex and ever changing. With China and the United States being the world's largest economies and significant geopolitical forces, the trajectory their relationship takes has a crucial impact on global stability and prosperity. Hong Kong has always been a crucial bridge connecting the country and the world. To leverage its unique advantages, Hong Kong must not only focus on traditional markets and trade partners, but also expand its global reach and establish closer ties with regions and countries of the Global South, in particular countries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Middle East, and BRICS. The objectives of the Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World organised by the CSC are to help civil servants gain a deeper understanding of the changing international landscape and to equip them with the knowledge and perspectives needed to enable them to actively promote exchanges and co-operation between Hong Kong and countries in the Global South. This is not only a necessary step for Hong Kong to weather future challenges and enhance its resilience amid the turbulence, but also key to contributing to the national strategy.

About 230 civil servants in directorate, senior and middle ranks from 59 bureaux/departments attended the seminar in person or online today.

The Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World invites renowned scholars and leaders from the Mainland and overseas as guest speakers to inspire civil servants to reflect on the influence of China, as a major player in a multipolar world, on the global community amid the rise of the Global South and profound changes in the international landscape, and to explore how Hong Kong, as a city where East meets West, should leverage its strengths in its unique role in connecting the country with the world. It covers subjects pertaining to the rise of the Global South and international order, new quality productive forces and global developments, preservation and innovation of fine traditions of culture and art and international communication, and a holistic approach to national security and global initiatives, etc.

Civil Service College organises second seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Service College organises second seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Service College organises second seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Service College organises second seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Service College organises second seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD hosts 42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators

​The 42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators (APCCA), hosted by the Correctional Services Department (CSD), opened today (November 18). About 140 correctional chiefs and representatives from 29 Asia-Pacific countries and regions, as well as representatives of relevant professional organisations, are attending the Conference to exchange views on correctional services and consolidate and foster regional co-operation.

The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; and the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, officiated at the opening ceremony of the Conference.

In his opening speech, Mr Cheuk said that the theme of this year's APCCA is "Collaboration for Sustainable and High-quality Development", which highlights the determination of correctional officers from various places to advance and deepen regional co-operation, with a view to achieving high-quality development in the field of correction. He noted that the CSD has achieved remarkable results in the application of innovation and technology in the development of Smart Prison and the implementation of diversified rehabilitation programmes. During the Conference, the CSD will share its experiences and exchange views with counterparts from various places to promote and strengthen regional collaboration, thereby jointly enhancing the effectiveness of correctional work.

Mr Wong said in the ceremony that the CSD is honoured to host the Conference. He added that collaboration is a key element in the development of sustainable and high-quality development. The Conference provides an important platform for correctional practitioners from different places to exchange views and share valuable experiences, and to enhance co-operation among members, thereby injecting new impetus into sustainable and high-quality correctional work.

The agenda of the Conference, lasting from today to Thursday (November 21), will cover five specialised areas, namely "Challenges and initiatives in corrections", "Training, fostering and developing staff: Ensuring a professional, accountable and supportive culture", "Technology as an aid to reducing prison violence, and to managing and rehabilitating offenders in prison and the community", "Working with families and communities to improve rehabilitation and reintegration", and "How to design, construct and operate prisons in a more environmentally friendly way". During the Conference, participants will visit correctional institutions in Hong Kong to gain a better understanding of the unique advantages and the latest developments of Hong Kong's correctional system, including the development of Smart Prison projects and diversified rehabilitation programmes.

The APCCA is an annual conference that provides a platform for organisations and representatives engaged in correctional and prison work in the Asia-Pacific region to foster professional exchanges and co-operation on correctional services. Currently, members cover 25 countries with a total of 34 jurisdictions involved.

The CSD is one of the founding members of the APCCA and serves as the Joint Secretariat and Fund Administrator. The CSD has been promoting the development of the platform and exchanges among members, playing the role of an international link. The CSD hosted the first, 13th and 23rd APCCA in 1980, 1993 and 2003 respectively, and this is the fourth time it has served as host of the Conference.

CSD hosts 42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD hosts 42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD hosts 42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD hosts 42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD hosts 42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases