HONG KONG,Sept. 7, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon ofSeptember 6, the inauguration ceremony of the Federation of Hong Kong Changzhou Youth was solemnly held inHong Kong. The Honourable Tang Ping-keung, Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong SAR; the Honourable Henry Tang Ying-yen, Standing Committee Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Founding President of the Federation of HK Jiangsu Community Organisations; Mr. Yu Xuejie, Deputy Director of the Community Liaison Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong SAR; Mr. Zhang Guolai, Second-level Inspector of its Youth Work Department; the Honourable Yiu Mau Lung , Member of the CPPCC National Committee and President of the Federation of HK Jiangsu Community Organisations; Ms. Yang Fen, Member of the Standing Committee of the Changzhou Municipal Party Committee, Director of the United Front Work Department, and President of the Changzhou Overseas Friendship Association; and the Honourable Dr.Ko Wing-man, Standing Committee Member of the CPPCC National Committee and Chairman of the TCM All-sector Hong Kong Centre, joined over 200 representatives from acrossHong Kongsociety to witness this landmark occasion, which strengthensChangzhou-Hong Kongties and empowers youth development.
In his address, Secretary Tang Ping-keung noted that the establishment of the Federation provides an important platform forChangzhouyouth inHong Kong. He encouraged young people to actively integrate intoHong Kongsociety, play a proactive role in supportingHong Kong'sprosperity and stability, and contribute their youthful energy to the country's broader development.
In his remarks,Henry Tangreflected onChangzhou'srich cultural heritage and dynamic development. He noted thatHong Kong, as a"super-connector,"holds unique advantages and expressed hope that young people would leverage this role to advanceJiangsu-Hong Kongcooperation from"economic and trade connectivity"to"people-to-people bonds,"bringing greater warmth and depth to ties between the two regions.
In her address, Yang Fen expressed hope that the Federation of Hong Kong Changzhou Youth would act as a bridge, facilitating deeper integration betweenChangzhou'sindustrial strengths andHong Kong'sinternational resources through various exchange activities. She encouraged young people to seize the opportunities of the era, uphold a spirit of patriotism and devotion toHong Kong, continue innovating in their respective fields, and contribute toHong Kong'slong-term stability and to the nation's prosperity.
Mr. CHIU Lon Ronald, Chairman of CSC Group, serves as the inaugural president of the Federation of Hong Kong Changzhou Youth. He said the Federation would adhere to the principle of"patriotism, love forHong Kongand the hometown, and a sense of commitment, solidarity and responsibility,"focus on cutting-edge fields such as AI and fintech, provide platforms for exchange and cooperation between Changzhou andHong Kongyouth, and facilitate the joint development of young people from both regions.
On the same day, a panel discussion themed"AI and FinTech: Empowering New Opportunities for Jiangsu-Hong Kong Youth Development"was held. Mr.Witman Hung,Founder of Shenzhen ZebraS Technology Acceleration Platform, Mr. Lu Haitian, Director of Mainland Development at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and other experts held in-depth discussions with youth representatives on topics such asJiangsu-Hong Kongindustrial collaboration, technological innovation, and youth development pathways, exploring new directions for cooperation between young people from both regions.
The establishment of the Federation of Hong Kong Changzhou Youth has not only created a"warm home"forChangzhouyouth inHong Kongto foster bonds of hometown affinity and pursue shared development, but has also marked a new stage in youth exchange and cooperation betweenChangzhouandHong Kong. Looking ahead, the Federation will continue to act as a bridge, bringing together the wisdom and energy of young people to contribute new chapters to the deep integration ofJiangsuandHong Kongand to the broader goals of national development.
SOURCE Federation of Hong Kong Changzhou Youth