China News Service, Hong Kong, May 4 (Reporter Zeng Ping) The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam put forward four expectations on the youth of Hong Kong on the 4th, sending a message to the youth of Hong Kong to recognize the country and respect the rule of law.
May 4 is the Youth Day. When Carrie Lam met with the media before attending the executive meeting that day, the reporter asked what he would like to send to the youth.
She first expressed her congratulations to every young person in the country who was still unable to participate in face-to-face classes during the new crown pneumonia epidemic, learning through the Internet and providing voluntary services.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor then put forward four expectations for YMCA, including having a strong sense of national identity, loving Hong Kong, having a global perspective, and becoming a responsible citizen.
She pointed out that the SAR government has been following the above-mentioned four directions to enhance the youth's awareness of national development, including introducing them to the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
She mentioned that in the "Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Program" launched earlier, the SAR government subsidized Hong Kong youths to work in cities in the Greater Bay Area through wage subsidies.
The plan has received enthusiastic response. The 2,000 positions have been fully recruited, and the young Hong Kong youths hired will soon go to work in the Mainland.
In terms of civic responsibility, Carrie Lam pointed out that in September this year, the "General Studies" in high schools will be replaced by the "Civilization and Social Development". The goal of this department is to cultivate young people to be aware of civic responsibilities and obligations and respect the rule of law.
From an international perspective, Carrie Lam said that Hong Kong will arrange for more young ambassadors to go abroad to see the world.
With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, some young people have been sent to work in the United Nations.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor believes that Hong Kong has unique advantages under "One Country, Two Systems". The central government fully supports Hong Kong under the "14th Five-Year Plan". The development prospects of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are unlimited. It is time for Hong Kong youth to seize these opportunities and prepare for future careers. development of.
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