Speech by CS at Youth Development Summit Hong Kong (English only)

Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, at the Youth Development Summit Hong Kong today (November 7):

Differentiated visitors, girls and gentlemen,

Excellent early morning. Invite to Hong Kong and to the 3rd edition of the Youth Development Summit.

I’m thrilled to talk to you today – young leaders and authorities from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and 35 nations and areas. Your contributions today are important to the Summit’s success.

This year’s Summit style, “Pioneering New Horizons, Venturing into the Future,” completely catches the forward-thinking state of mind necessary to the next generation – to you and your appealing future.

“To pioneer” methods having the nerve to break brand-new ground, to welcome emerging fields such as expert system and cultural development. And “to venture” ways stepping boldly beyond convenience zones, turning unpredictability into chance and structure connections throughout borders.

That’s specifically why we are here today – to supply the setting, resources and worldwide network you require to take that huge action with self-confidence.

I’m delighted to state that Hong Kong has actually mastered international rankings over the previous couple of years. We have actually regularly ranked as the world’s freest economy and are now 2nd on the planet for competitiveness.

We are likewise the world’s third-ranked worldwide monetary centre, behind only New York and London, and have actually increased to 4th, internationally, in skill competitiveness.

These worldwide standings have actually put an intense spotlight on Hong Kong’s advancement as an economy and a neighborhood, while stressing the world’s self-confidence in us. They likewise highlight Hong Kong’s long-lasting success and stability under “One Country, Two Systems.”

In September, the Chief Executive revealed Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan to line up with nationwide advancement techniques and broaden our international competitiveness and impact.

The Five-Year Plan is our tactical plan for the city’s financial and social advancement over the next 5 years.

Like the Five-Year Plan, this year’s Policy Address puts a top priority on youth advancement.

Efforts consist of the facility of the International Young Talent Exchange Base and the conditioning of our co-operation with worldwide organisations. Both are developed to assist the youth of Hong Kong go international.

We are likewise broadening youth internship and training activities. They target such crucial sectors and locations as financing, aerospace innovation, high-end clinical research study, AI and start-ups.

I’m positive these and other steps will, eventually, assistance Hong Kong youth serve the requirements of our economy, our neighborhood and our nation. That consists of taking part in the advancement of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, in addition to the Belt and Road Initiative.

There’s our Youth Development Blueprint. Because its facility, 4 years back, the Blueprint has actually executed almost 300 efforts. I’m delighted to state these consist of the yearly Youth Development Summit.

We will continue to deepen patriotic education for youths, while assisting them widen their global horizons. The objective is to guarantee that our youth are raised with a love for the nation and Hong Kong, and geared up with a worldwide point of view, a hopeful frame of mind and favorable thinking.

This Summit showcases our dedication to you – to inviting a world of young skill and visitors to Hong Kong.

That consists of some 20 popular speakers, from federal government authorities and young business owners to company experts and innovative skill.

In today’s sessions, they will share their important insights on using varied advancement to widen your profession and life horizons.

Ladies and gentlemen, your future starts right here, today.

I understand you will delight in today’s Youth Development Summit. And I want you all a memorable remain in Hong Kong, Asia’s world city. Your world city.

Thank you.

Ends/Saturday, November 7, 2026

Provided at HKT 11:02

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