Seminar Explores 'Two Sessions' Impact on Hong Kong's Integration in National Development

CEPU and Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies co-organise seminar on "two sessions"

The third session of the 14th National People's Congress and the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) ("two sessions") were successfully held in March this year. The Chief Executive's Policy Unit (CEPU) and the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies (CAHKMS) today (March 27) co-organised a seminar titled "The Spirit of 'Two Sessions' and Hong Kong's Integration into National Development in the New Era". The event facilitated in-depth exchanges and interactive discussions on the key takeaways of this year's "two sessions" and their implications for Hong Kong's future development.

The President of the CAHKMS, Dr Deng Zhonghua, delivered the opening address, while Vice Chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges Dr Wang Yiming and Deputy Director of the CPPCC Economic Affairs Committee Dr Yin Yanlin served as keynote speakers. The Head of the CEPU, Dr Stephen Wong, gave the closing remarks. Nearly 120 representatives from various sectors attended the seminar, including members of local think tanks, research institutes of universities, professional organisations, chambers of commerce, CEPU Expert Group, as well as vice presidents, council members and advisors of the CAHKMS. During the Q&A session, participants actively engaged with the speakers, and they had in-depth and lively exchanges and discussions.

Dr Wong said, "I am very grateful to the CAHKMS, especially President Deng Zhonghua, for facilitating this collaboration between the CEPU and the Association, allowing us to collectively study the spirit of the 'two sessions' from a research and think-tank perspective. I also extend my sincere gratitude to Dr Wang Yiming and Dr Yin Yanlin for their insightful presentations on macroeconomics and industrial development respectively."

"This year marks the conclusion of the national 14th Five-Year Plan and the commencement of preparation for the 15th Five-Year Plan. The CEPU will continue to strengthen our research efforts, incorporating the spirit of the 'two sessions' into our work to support the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in leveraging the institutional advantages of 'one country, two systems', enhancing Hong Kong's role as a bridge connecting domestic and global markets, and uniting society to further deepen reforms comprehensively," he added.

Established in December 2022, the CEPU serves as an in-house research unit of the HKSAR Government, tasked with enhancing the Government's capabilities in research and advocacy on long-term and strategic issues, thereby providing the Chief Executive with multifaceted perspectives and basis for research. The CAHKMS, established in December 2013, is a national civil academic organisation under the administration of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. It aims to organise and co-ordinate research on the theory and practice of "one country, two systems", strengthen academic exchanges and co-operation among Hong Kong, Macao, and the Mainland in relevant fields, and perform the functions as a civil think tank.

CEPU and Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies co-organise seminar on "two sessions" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEPU and Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies co-organise seminar on "two sessions" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEPU and Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies co-organise seminar on "two sessions" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEPU and Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies co-organise seminar on "two sessions" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEPU and Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies co-organise seminar on "two sessions" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEPU and Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies co-organise seminar on "two sessions" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEPU and Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies co-organise seminar on "two sessions" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Chairman and members of Advisory Committee on Gifted Education appointed

The Government today (March 31) announced the reappointment of the incumbent Chairman and seven members, as well as the appointment of three new members including two new members recruited under the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (MSSY) to the Advisory Committee on Gifted Education (ACGE) for a two-year term effective from April 1, 2025.

The incumbent Chairman reappointed is Dr Eugene Chan Kin-keung and the seven incumbent members reappointed are Professor Eric Chan Sze-yuen, Ms Joanne Chong Sze-pui, Ms Dung Yi-ping, Mr Lau Kwong-yip, Mr Rex Sham Pui-sum, Professor Tse Chi-kong and Ms Ayse Wong Oi-sze. The three newly appointed members are Dr Kong Novia Mozart, Mr Edwin Lau Wah-shun and Mr Charles Wong Shun-kit.

The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, said, "With the reappointment and new appointment of members to the ACGE, I am confident that the Gifted Education Fund (GE Fund) will continue to achieve outstanding results in promoting gifted education in Hong Kong, and enable more gifted students to unleash their potential, enriching the talent pool and enhancing the competitiveness of Hong Kong."

Dr Choi also expressed her gratitude to the three outgoing members, Mr Brian Cheng Ho-wai, Professor Chui Yat-hung and Dr Ada Li Yuen-yung, for their valuable contributions to and support for the ACGE over the years.

The GE Fund was established in 2016 to support the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education in optimising services, providing diversified student activities for gifted students, and arranging them to participate in more training, activities and competitions at the Hong Kong, cross-territory, national and international levels, thereby broadening their horizons and giving them more opportunities to showcase their talents. The GE Fund also supports different organisations to provide Off-school Advanced Learning Programmes for exceptionally gifted students to acquire high-quality and challenging learning experiences in a wider range of areas and even cross-disciplinary fields, and develop their multifaceted potential.

The ACGE advises the Secretary for Education on the overall policy and strategic development of gifted education in Hong Kong, new measures and initiatives for promoting gifted education, and the use and management of the GE Fund.

　

The membership list of the ACGE with effect from April 1, 2025, is as follows:

Chairman

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Dr Eugene Chan Kin-keung

Non-official members

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Professor Eric Chan Sze-yuen

Ms Joanne Chong Sze-pui

Ms Dung Yi-ping

Dr Kong Novia Mozart #

Mr Lau Kwong-yip

Mr Edwin Lau Wah-shun *

Mr Rex Sham Pui-sum

Professor Tse Chi-kong

Ms Ayse Wong Oi-sze

Mr Charles Wong Shun-kit #

* new member

# new members recruited under the MSSY

Ex-officio members

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Permanent Secretary for Education

Deputy Secretary for Education (5)

Chairman, Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education

Chairperson, Committee on Gifted Education of the Curriculum Development Council