HKTE collaborates with education sector to provide information about education in Hong Kong for children of incoming talent
Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) actively collaborates with the education sector to provide information about education in Hong Kong to incoming talent to assist their dependant children in attending schools and further studies in Hong Kong. HKTE will participate in two education expos next week which feature nearly 450 local kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools by setting up booths to introduce its support services and offer consultation services.
The Director of HKTE, Mr Anthony Lau, said, "Education for children is one of the prime concerns of talent in considering settlement in Hong Kong. Many talents are not familiar with the education system in Hong Kong, and worry that their children may find it difficult to adapt to the local learning environment. HKTE expects that incoming parents can have a better understanding of education in Hong Kong at the two expos, and will continue working closely with the Education Bureau and the education sector in enhancing support to talent."
This year, HKTE has organised four seminars in collaboration with working partners, covering the local education system, early childhood education, secondary curriculum and study planning. HKTE also publishes information on local education and further studies on its website (www.hkengage.gov.hk/), which contains hyperlinks to information or lists of Hong Kong publicly funded primary and secondary schools as well as the website of International Schools in Hong Kong. If the talent has any related enquiries, HKTE will refer them to the Education Bureau or working partners for follow up as appropriate.
HKTE will participate in the Greater Bay Area Hong Kong Schools Expo to be held at AsiaWorld-Expo from next Friday to Sunday (December 13 to 15) with nearly 300 participating private, aided and Direct Subsidy Scheme schools. Education experts will share insights on selecting schools and address common misconceptions in applying for admission to schools. Some schools will conduct on-site admission interviews and assessments.
The Chairman of the Expo's organising committee and the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council, the Principal of Kowloon True Light School, Ms Lee Yi-ying, stated that more dependant children of incoming talent are coming to Hong Kong and they may encounter difficulties in selecting a school. The significant increase in the number of participating schools this year can provide incoming talent with more comprehensive information on education. Education experts will also share tips for children of incoming talent to adapt to the local school environment.
In addition, HKTE will participate in the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (HKSKH) Education Expo to take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from next Saturday and Sunday (December 14 and 15). The expo will showcase over 140 kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools of HKSKH.
The Director of HKSKH Education Service, Mr Peter Kwok, said he expects to engage and exchange with parents at the expo as well as introduce to them the education philosophy and commitment of HKSKH, highlighting how the uniqueness and inclusive approach of each HKSKH school can cater for the needs of students of diverse backgrounds.
HKTE collaborates with education sector to provide information about education in Hong Kong for children of incoming talent Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKSARG responds to reauthorization of the so-called Sanctions Provisions under HKHRDA incorporated in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (December 26) strongly disapproves of and firmly rejects US' reauthorization of the so-called Sanctions Provisions under the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act (HKHRDA) incorporated in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
A spokesman for the Government said, "In accordance with international law and international practice based on the Charter of the United Nations, it is each and every sovereign state's inherent right to enact laws safeguarding national security, and it is also an international practice. With at least 21 pieces of laws safeguarding national security, the US has exposed its double standards by pointing the finger at the HKSAR's legal system and enforcement mechanism to safeguard national security."
"The Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) also clearly stipulate that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security in the HKSAR. The offences endangering national security stipulated by the related Ordinance target acts endangering national security with precision, and define the elements and penalties of the offences with clarity, aiming at addressing, combating, deterring and preventing acts and activities of endangering national security. It targets only an extremely small minority of people without affecting the basic rights and freedoms lawfully enjoyed by Hong Kong residents."
He said, "The US openly clamour for so-called 'sanctions' with an aim to intimidate HKSAR officials who resolutely safeguard national security. The HKSAR Government strongly condemns its political grandstanding rife with ill intentions, which have been seen through by all. The HKSAR despises the so-called 'sanctions' and will not be intimidated by such a despicable behaviour. The HKSAR will resolutely continue to discharge the duty of safeguarding national security."
The HKSAR Government has been enforcing the sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) fully and vigorously to fulfil our international obligations. We have long been maintaining an effective mechanism for implementing the resolutions of the UNSC. That includes denying entry of vessels designated by the UNSC as well as suspicious vessels, keeping a close watch on and inspecting suspicious Hong Kong-based companies to prevent them from participating in activities evading UNSC sanctions. At the same time, the HKSAR Government has been implementing a comprehensive and robust control regime over the import and export of strategic commodities and maintaining active participation in the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Arms Trade Treaty through the Central People's Government. The effectiveness of our work has been well respected and recognised by our trading partners and internationally.
The US has substantial economic interest in Hong Kong. Over the past decade, it registered a trade surplus of about US$270 billion with Hong Kong. Currently, some 1 390 US companies operate in Hong Kong. If the US insists on its acts, it will ultimately undermine the mutually beneficial relations between Hong Kong and the US, harming the interests of the US and its companies.
The spokesman reiterated that foreign governments and legislatures should not interfere in any form in the internal affairs of the HKSAR.
