From 20 – 29 July 2024, a study tour to Beijing and Gansu Province was organized for the winning teams of the 16th Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest.
In Beijing, students visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where they were able to observe the press conference hosted by Spokesperson Ms Mao Ning at the Blue Hall. Following the conference, students were excited to interact with Ms. Mao, gaining valuable insights from her experiences. Moreover, a sharing session was held where young diplomats discussed their work and challenges, providing students with a deeper understanding of diplomatic practices. Other highlights of the tour included visits to the Palace Museum, the Museum of the Chinese Communist Party, the China Nuclear Industry Science and Technology Museum, and Beijing High-level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Area.
Group photo with Spokesperson Ms Mao Ning at the Blue Hall
Sharing session with young diplomats
Visited Beijing High-level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Area
Later, the group continued their study tour in Gansu Province, visiting Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye and Lanzhou. Students were amazed by exotic and beautiful nature landscapes such as Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Moon Spring and Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park. They also visited historical sites such as Mogao Caves, Jiayu Pass as well as China’s Workers and Peasants Red Army Western Route Memorial Hall. To understand the new technology development, the group visited Dunhuang Solar Park (Super Mirror Power Plant) and the China National Nuclear Corporation Gansu Science Popularization Education Base.
Visited Mogao Caves
Visited Jiayu Pass
Visited China’s Workers and Peasants Red Army Western Route Memorial Hall
Through the contest, we hope that young people and the general public in Hong Kong will become more interested in learning about the development of China in the context of world diplomacy.
