The Better Hong Kong Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of Commissioner of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR and the Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government, has organized the Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest since 2007. The contest aimed to raise students’ interest in international affairs and knowledge of the nation’s foreign policy. “Love Diplomacy, Love the World” was the theme of the 17th Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Competition. Approximately 78,000 students from 289 primary and secondary schools enrolled in this year’s contest which set the highest record since the launch of the contest.
The Final was successfully held on 17 May 2025
The Foundation’s members (L to R) Karen Tang, YK Chan, Allen Shi, David Chiu, Clara Chan, Samson Chan and Thomas Woo together with Commission Cui Jianchu (4th left)
On May 17, five shortlisted teams entered into the Final and competed for the championship under Secondary School Category. Contestants completed for their knowledge of foreign diplomatic affairs of the PRC, Hong Kong-related foreign affairs, national and international affairs, international relationships and diplomatic etiquette. After rounds of fierce competition, the championship went to Caritas Tuen Mun Marden Foundation Secondary School. This year, the organizers were honoured to have invited the Chief Executive John Lee as the Guest of Honour of the Final and to address us at the prize presentation ceremony. The Foundation’s Trustee David Chiu, Council Members Thomas Woo, Samson Chan, Y K Chan, Allen Shi and Clara Chan, and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang attended the Final on behalf of the Foundation. The Foundation’s Corporate Sponsor Roy Chung was invited to be one of the judges of the Final.
The Foundation’s Corporate Sponsor Roy Chung (middle) was one of the judges
The Chief Executive John Lee (3rd right) together with Commissioner Cui Jianchun (3rd left) presented the Gold Award to Caritas Tuen Mun Marden Foundation Secondary School
The Foundation’s Trustee David Chiu (4th right) together with the Acting Secretary for Education Jeff Sze (5th left) and Deputy Director of Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government Luo Yonggang (middle) presented the Silver Awards to Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School and Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School
Deputy Head of the CPG Office on National Security Chen Feng (middle) together with Deputy Commander of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison Tan Zhiwei (5th left) and Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Martin Liao (5th right) presented the Bronze Awards to Liu Po Shan Memorial College and Shatin Pui Ying College
Around 600 audience members, comprising students and teachers from primary and secondary schools as well as invited guests, were amazed by the excellent performances of the finalists. A television program about the contest was produced and broadcast on RTHK31 channel on 22 June 2025.
The Chief Executive John Lee (right) and Commissioner Cui Jianchun (left) presented the Best Stage Performance Award to Miss Cheng Sze-fan of Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School
The Foundation’s Executive Director Karen Tang congratulated students of Po Leung Kuk Tin Ka Ping Primary School, Champion of Primary School Category
The Winners – Secondary School Category
Gold
Caritas Tuen Mun Marden Foundation Secondary School
Silver
Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School
Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School
Bronze
Liu Po Shan Memorial College
Shatin Pui Ying College
Merits
CCC Kei Chi Secondary School
Lui Ming Choi Lutheran College
Fukien Secondary School
Diocesan Girls’School
Best Stage Performance
Cheng Sze-fan (Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School)
Students competed for the championship in the Final
The Foundation’s members were amazed by students’ performance
