China News Service, Hong Kong, November 2nd. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on the 2nd that Hong Kong will not ignore national education while promoting technological innovation and education, and will strive to enhance students’ understanding of the country and the Constitution, Hong Kong’s Basic Law and Hong Kong’s National Security Law. , To help them establish positive values ​​and make them become responsible citizens who are committed to society and the country.

　　On the same day, Carrie Lam attended the third anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Hong Kong Alliance for Science and Technology Innovation Education and the launching ceremony of the 2021 Science and Technology Grand Lecture Hall, and delivered the above speech at the event.

　　Carrie Lam pointed out that the relationship between national pride and the country's technological development is inseparable and mutually reinforcing.

The country's achievements in scientific and technological development make people proud; and it is precisely because of the pride of the country that more people, especially young people, are willing to devote themselves to the cause of science and technology, hoping to promote the development of the country and serve the motherland.

Therefore, Hong Kong will not neglect national education while promoting technological innovation education.

　　She pointed out that in order for Hong Kong students to become responsible citizens who are committed to society and the country, classroom education alone may not be enough.

She thanked the Hong Kong Central Liaison Office, relevant ministries and commissions and mainland institutions for the joint efforts of organizing a series of "The Spirit of the Times" brand series activities in Hong Kong since mid-2021.

Among them, the Hong Kong Federation of Science, Technology and Innovation Education also participated in hosting the China Space Station System Construction Symposium, in which Hong Kong students communicated with the Shenzhou 12 astronauts in orbit via a network connection.

　　She also said that in order to cultivate talents in innovation and technology, the SAR government will continue to strengthen support for primary and secondary schools and further promote innovation and technology education.

She thanked the Science and Technology Innovation Education Alliance for organizing a series of expert lectures and launching the Science and Technology University lecture hall. With the support of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Hong Kong Liaison Office, the Alliance invited experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences to Hong Kong to share the country with Hong Kong teachers and students. The scientific research achievements and the latest developments in innovation and technology, including aerospace, lunar exploration, deep-sea exploration, geophysics, quantum science, etc., broaden students’ knowledge and horizons, help the school to promote innovation and technology education, and encourage students to engage in science and technology in the future Develop and contribute to the country and society.

　　In addition, Carrie Lam also mentioned that the current SAR government has invested more than 130 billion Hong Kong dollars in resources for the development of innovation and technology in the past four years. The intensity can be said to be unprecedented.

The 2021 policy address also continues to propose a series of measures to support the development of innovative technologies.

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