The research tour departed for Beijing on March 28. The major college group accomplished their tour and returned to Hong Kong on April 1, whereas the secondary college group proceeded to Nanjing on the identical day and returned in the present day. The Secretary General of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR, Mr Au Chi-kwong, accompanied the research tour to Beijing on March 28, whereas the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Shine Tak Foundation, Mr Lam Kwok-hing, joined the research tour on March 29. On March 30, members of the research tour had been warmly obtained by the Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Nong Rong.
The itinerary included the research tour having been invited to ascend the viewing stands of the Tiananmen Square the place they watched the nationwide flag-raising ceremony with the navy band enjoying music on April 1. They additionally visited the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass, the Museum of the Communist Party of China, the Museum of the War of Chinese People’s Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Zhongguancun Science and Technology Exhibition Center, the China Science and Technology Museum, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, the Jiangsu National Security Education Museum, and an enterprise, Nanjing Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd. Additionally, the scholars engaged in trade actions with academics and college students on the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China and Zhongguancun No.3 Primary School Science and Technology Park Campus, Beijing.
The college students had been totally engaged all through the tour, not solely actively collaborating in varied actions but in addition proactively probing and boldly asking questions. Through their observations and studying, they’ve deepened their understanding of the nation’s improvement and nationwide affairs, gained a greater grasp of the importance of nationwide safety, and strengthened their sense of nationwide id and duty. During the college trade, the scholars had been captivated by the Mainland various and interactive instructing strategies and had been deeply touched by the keenness of native college students. After the trade, they grew to become pals and additional exchanged contact data to develop their friendships.
Chiu, a pupil from Po Leung Kuk Tin Ka Ping Primary School, expressed that when visiting the Museum of the War of Chinese People’s Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, she was deeply moved by the valour of our pioneers in combating in opposition to the enemy while our nation was underneath invasion. She stated that she will surely share her reflections together with her pals and mother and father and seems to be ahead to visiting the Museum once more together with her mother and father. Zhang, a pupil from Pui Kiu Middle School, recalling his viewing expertise on the stands of the Tiananmen Square, expressed that watching the extra-large nationwide flag rise steadily within the morning gentle, coupled with the imposing presence and resounding footsteps of the Guard of Honour, has given him an important sense of appreciation concerning the Motherland’s power and made him pleased with being Chinese. Eiman, a non-Chinese-speaking pupil from Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College, famous that the research tour helped him realise that social stability and safety are important stipulations for nationwide improvement. He additionally mirrored that different nations may look to China’s improvement mannequin as a reference for searching for happiness for his or her individuals.
Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan inspired college students to stay by the exploratory spirit of mixing studying and travelling, and to deepen their understanding of the historical past and the present state of the Motherland. He additionally referred to as on the scholars to make the very best use of the research tour to respect the nation’s historical past and cultures, its scientific and technological improvement, and present nationwide affairs, so that they will higher equip themselves and contribute to the Motherland and Hong Kong in future.
Mr Au anticipated that college students would grasp 4 key factors in the course of the tour: safety is of paramount significance to any nation; the Communist Party of China shoulders the mission of rejuvenating the Chinese nation; a holistic strategy to nationwide safety needs to be totally applied; and guaranteeing each improvement and safety is of nice significance. Mr Au hoped that college students of the research tour, by subject studying and trade with the Mainland counterparts, would take delight within the nation’s newest improvement, really feel pleased with being Chinese, and strengthen their confidence and willpower in safeguarding nationwide safety.
The HKSAR Government would love to specific its honest gratitude to the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government within the HKSAR and the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government within the HKSAR for his or her wholehearted assist, and additionally to the related authorities in Beijing and Nanjing for his or her heat hospitality. Thanks to them, members of the research tour returned with a wealth of enriching experiences, and the scholars have gained unforgettable and fond recollections that can profoundly form their private progress.
Ends/Friday, April 3, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:02
NNNN