Li Jiachao: "Global Youth Power Summit 2026" focuses on supporting youth growth
Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu said on the 5th that Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and new policy address proactively align with the national development strategy, both with youth at the core.
Quick Look
- Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu said at the "Global Youth Power Summit 2026" that Hong Kong's first five-year plan and new policy address have youth at the core.
- He pointed out that the northern metropolitan area is the key to development and will provide high-value jobs and opportunities, as well as launch a number of internship and training programs.
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Why It Matters
The first five-year plan and the new policy address of the Hong Kong SAR proactively align with the national development strategy and focus on supporting the growth and aspirations of young people.
China News Service, Hong Kong, October 5th. Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Lee Ka-chiu said on the 5th that for young people, Hong Kong is a place to achieve careers, cultivate talents, and have a global perspective. Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and new policy address proactively align with the national development strategy. Both documents put youth at the core and focus on supporting young people to grow and achieve their aspirations.
On the same day, the "Global Youth Power Summit 2026" was held in Hong Kong. Li Jiachao delivered a video speech at the meeting, saying that the younger generation is not only the beneficiary of various reforms, but also the driving force behind the reforms. Hong Kong is good at developing in changes and can always become stronger in the face of challenges. Under "one country, two systems", Hong Kong has the unique advantage of connecting internally and externally. As a "super contact" and "super value-added person", Hong Kong connects markets and connections.
He pointed out that the Northern Metropolitan Area ("Northern Metropolis" for short) is the key to Hong Kong's development. It will become a place where people can live, work, and travel, and where everyone can shape the future. It is also an important platform for Hong Kong to integrate into and serve the overall development of the country. Beidu has three university towns, namely Xintian, Hung Shui Qiao, and Daguling, which integrate talent training, transformation of scientific research results, and industrial development, and promote close collaboration between the SAR government, industry, academia, scientific research institutions, and investors. The six characteristic industrial parks built in the northern capital, covering areas such as innovative technology, advanced manufacturing, and modern logistics, will attract global companies to settle in and bring high-value jobs and real opportunities to young professionals.
He introduced that the Hong Kong SAR government continues to provide young people with global opportunities, launching the new "Ministry of Youth Affairs-United Nations Youth Leaders Internship Program" and working with the business community to create a two-year "30,000 Youth Jobs and Internship Program". In terms of cooperation with the mainland, the Hong Kong SAR government will expand internship and training projects in the fields of finance, aerospace and cutting-edge research to cultivate future leaders.
Open Questions
- How are the specific quotas and application time for the internship program arranged?
- What is the specific completion timetable for the characteristic industrial park in the northern metropolitan area?
