From 2 to 8 August 2015, the 6 winning teams of the 9th Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest visited Beijing and Jiangsu. Over 40 students and teachers from Po Leung Kuk Tung Yuk Tien College, Sing Yin Secondary School, CNEC Christian College, Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School, Ying Wa College and PLK Centenary Li Shiu Chung Memorial College joined the study tour.
Heading for Beijing
In Beijing, the group visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and senior diplomats from the Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs, the Department of International Organizations and Conferences, and Information Department gave briefings on the nation’s diplomatic policy, China’s involvement in UN and the MFA spokesperson system. Ms. Hua Chunying, Spokesperson and Deputy Director-General of the Information Department spared her valuable time to meet and share views with the students at the press conference hall “Blue Hall”. The group also witnessed the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square and visited National Museum of China, etc.
Sharing by Ms. Hua Chunying, Spokesperson and Deputy Director-General of the Information Department
During their visit to Jiangsu, the group was given a briefing on the induction of Jiangsu Province. The group also visited “Nanjing Treaty” Historical Gallery, the Museum of Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, the Turtle Head Park in Wuxi, Suzhou Industrial Park, etc and experienced the convenience of the high-speed rail.
Visits Suzhou Industrial Park
To thank for the support and assistance of the teachers, staffs of the organizers as well as the secretariat during the study tour, the Foundation’s Council Member Dr. Roy Chung hosted a dinner gathering after they returned to Hong Kong.
Dinner hosted by Dr. Roy Chung (front row, 3rd right)