YHK 11 2 Greater Bay Area: living, working, commuting by Youth Hong Kong

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June 2019

Volume 11 Number 2

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Contents

OVERVIEW 4 Encouragement and hurdles INTERVIEWS 6 Opportunities for youth Patrick Nip Secretary for Mainland & Constitutional Affairs 9 Wait and see or take the plunge Becky Zeng Yue and Panda Teng 10 Cross border entrepreneurship incentives Calvin Tse Hong Kong General Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs

June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Volume 11 Number 2

4-5 OVERVIEW

PERSPECTIVES 12 Eyes wide open Manson Chow 14 Leverage strengths, recognize risks William Du 16 Trade-offs and benefits Francis Sin 18 Startup realities Victor Lo, Mandy and Fung 21 Testing the water Login Law Eric Lau Derren Lam Jay Chan

6-11 INTERVIEWS

12-23

YOUTH WATCH 24 Facts, figures and views 26 Working in Hong Kong’s hinterland

PERSPECTIVES

FEATURES 28 Digital storytelling Simon John 30 Fashion with function Mok Yee-ling 31 Book Fair

24-27 YOUTH WATCH

HKFYG 32 Business Clinics: Social Innovation Centre 33 Peace Boat seminar: Leadership Institute 34 International Cybercrime Conference 36 Dragon Boat Racing 37 China Week 38 Wudang Martial Arts 39 Hong Kong Young Ambassadors 40 Summer Youth Programme 42 Five Year Plan 46 Youth IDEAS reports 49 Journal of Youth Studies 50 DSE Hotline and Dragon 100 51 Run for Wellness

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Editorial June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Greater Bay Area within mainland China Boundary of Pearl River Delta

Where do opportunities lie for Hong Kong’s young people who are considering their future? For some, career mobility and advancement may well lie in what is called the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is a national policy initiative promoting closer cooperation and coordination as part of a national economic strategy between 11 cities near the Pearl River Delta. It is hoped that young people in particular will be attracted to work or study in the different cities, thus experimenting and forging pathways for their own future development. Such an experiment would naturally cause apprehension, due to unfamiliarity with the area or preconceptions about mainland cities. Challenges too are inevitable. This edition of Youth Hong Kong looks at issues such as these which surround the promotion of the GBA. In the end, young people’s choice for the future depends on the opportunities presented to them and how open-minded they are about moving beyond their comfort zone. We very much hope that the GBA will be something that might be considered, rather than dismissed, as an opportunity for education, professional development, leisure or just living. Taking a chance on one’s future is something that the Federation encourages young people to think about. Andy Ho Wing-cheong Executive Director, HKFYG June 2019

Overview June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Encouragement and hurdles The opening up and development of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will offer a range of opportunities for young people to study, work, run businesses and eventually bring up families. Located near the Pearl River Delta (PRD), it is a commerce and agriculture hotspot that has a history dating back to the Song dynasty (9601279) with the last 40 years having seen dramatic changes. But what will motivate young people to make the move?

Growth and development Already, 525,000 Hongkongers live in Guangdong province according to the Census and Statistics Department. They can take advantage of the GBA’s city cluster effect, mirrored elsewhere in China by 19 other city clusters, most prominently those of the BeijingTianjin-Hebei area and the Yangtze River Delta (YRD). To make things easier, some of the red tape involved in working across the boundary that separates Hong Kong and Macao from the rest of the GBA has already been removed. Efforts to harmonize policies and streamline regulations for immigration, labour, taxation and social benefits have begun. The governments involved hope to facilitate the free flow of people, capital, information and goods as a result. Travelling within the GBA has also become easier with improved infrastructure. The recently opened Hong KongZhuhai-Macau Bridge, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge under construction, the brand new Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and the high speed rail system are making commuting more feasible and less troublesome.

Encouraging entrepreneurs and innovators Similarly, there are great efforts taking place to create opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators. In May, the Guangdong and Hong Kong governments celebrated the establishment of the GBA’s first ten entrepreneurial bases. One of these is the EHub in Qianhai, a one-stop business service facility partnered by HKFYG.2 The aim for such bases is to take the lead in providing incubation and quality support for young startups. Concessions and subsidies are also available to Hong Kong startups from various municipal mainland governments. A key factor in GBA development is the growth of Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub. It will depend on enhanced science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education as well as boosting the city’s role as a centre for scientific research.3 The proximity of mainland cities that have complementary strengths will add synergy to Hong Kong’s advantage. For example, Shenzhen’s entrepreneurs are good at commercialising the outcome of Hong Kong research. Dongguan’s manufacturers realize prototypes and then Hong Kong’s intellectual property law guarantees protection for inventions and innovative products. Both the HKSAR and the mainland government have talent-attracting schemes which provide incentives to innovators.4 Major collaborative research platforms also exist and IER (industry-education-research) incubators promote exchanges between Hong Kong academics and Shenzhen’s industrial sector via the Shenzhen Virtual University Park.5 Six Hong Kong-based universities have already established IERs there and degree programmes are offered at all levels.

• Significant changes taking place in the Greater Bay Area offer young people opportunities that should not be ignored.

• 粵港澳大灣區正急速發展，為香港青年帶來的各種機遇不容忽視。

• Major efforts are being made to align and integrate relevant systems and frameworks.

• 當局正致力讓兩地相異的有關制度及法規得以接軌或協調。

• There is continuous promotion of mutual understanding and cooperation.

• 必須持續加強兩地相互了解和合作。

• This is encouraging youth to look beyond Hong Kong.

• 香港青年應擴闊視野，認識大灣區的最新發展機遇。

Hurdles

Encouragement ●

Abolition of requirement for employment permits

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Greater workplace mobility through immigration facilitation pilot schemes

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Tax exemptions from global income assessment for limited stays

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Tax reimbursement for frequent cross-border commuters if taxed above Hong Kong levels

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Open recruitment to certain Guangdong government posts

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Access to support for young entrepreneurs from Guangdong and Hong Kong government subsidies.

• bayarea.gov.hk/filemanager/en/share/pdf/gba-symposium-tokyo.pdf • xqdoc.imedao.com/165248a0fb7202b83fe5deb3.pdf • scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2188319/lower-taxes-and-subsidies-beijing-rolls-outnew-measures

Uncertainty and misgivings While all this looks quite positive, there are many concerns among both policymakers and youth that political will and encouragement may find difficult to overcome. At present, those concerns include the negative impact of the trade war between the US and China, but they have developed over a much longer period. For policymakers, alignment of different systems and regulatory frameworks will be a major challenge. As well as employment, study and entrepreneurship incentives, proposals for protection of shared environmental ecology and collaboration in the preservation of built and intangible cultural heritage are yet to be explored.

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Commuting and border controls: Delays, regardless of mode of transport

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Cultural dilemmas: Need to adapt to a different lifestyle

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Healthcare: No medical benefits except for the elderly voucher scheme at one hospital

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Legal and regulatory framework: Unfamiliar systems

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Social media: limitations and inaccessibility

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Reduced income: GDP per capita in Hong Kong HK$381,870 (RMB 322,000 approx). Shenzhen: RMB 189,568.000. [2018]

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Rising cost of living: Shenzhen property prices rose by 74% in the last five years

● GDP • vceicdata.com/en/china/gross-domestic-product-per-capitaprefecture-level-city/cn-gdp-per-capita-guangdong-shenzhen ● Cost of living • numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=China&cit y1=Shenzhen&country2=Hong+Kong&city2=Hong+Kong •

numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=China&city 1=Guangzhou&country2=Hong+Kong&city2=Hong+Kong

● Property prices • scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3009883/zhuhaisproximity-hong-kong-and-macau-should-make-it-one

What is needed now, more than ever, is enhanced mutual understanding and cooperation. One way, of course, is through exposure during visits, something the Federation endorses and supports. With the achievement of such advances, Hong Kong’s younger generation will be encouraged to see their future not only in their home city but also in mainland China. Sources 1. theguardian.com/cities/2016/may/10/china-pearl-river-delta-then-and-now-p 2. ehub.hkfyg.org.hk/facilities.php?language=eng 3. bayarea.gov.hk/filemanager/en/share/pdf/gba-symposium-tokyo.pdf 4. xqdoc.imedao.com/165248a0fb7202b83fe5deb3.pdf 5. szvup.com/english/

Interview June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Opportunities for youth

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [GBA] encompasses seven node cities − Dongguan, Foshan, Huizhou, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing, Zhuhai and Zhongshan, and four core cities − Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macao and Shenzhen. Together, they occupy a land area of 56,000 square kilometres, have a population of 71 million and a nominal GDP of US$1.5 trillion. In an open discussion, Mr Patrick Nip, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, shares his thoughts with two young reporters about developments taking place within this dense cluster and their implications for Hong Kong’s youth. The GBA region, Mr Nip says, should be seen in the wider context of China’s national strategy. It is important for the overall development of the country, its opening up and economic reform through development and diversification. For Hong Kong, this will include sectors such as innovation and technology as well as the creative industries such as film and design. Part of the philosophy behind the GBA, according to the official Outline Development Plan for the region, is “to fully and faithfully implement the principle of ‘one country, two systems.’” For Hong Kong, with its international connections, common law legal system and Rule of Law, this is a big advantage. Nevertheless, for Mr Nip, “Facilitating freer flow of factors of production across the 6

region under the principle of ‘one country, two systems’ poses a challenge. How to meet it is an interesting question.” The development of all eleven cities into an attractive destination for Hong Kong young people will involve devising measures and policies that build a conducive atmosphere for entrepreneurs, professionals, students and commuters alike. “These are tasks for the governments of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao,” Mr Nip confirms. While acknowledging that living and working in the GBA is not for everyone, Mr Nip suggests that those who want to step out of their comfort zone and consider options will remember “the three Cs: curiosity, courage and commitment.” He also reminds young people that the region is not new to Hong Kong. “Hong Kong people have worked and invested there in the past 40 years.” Nevertheless, anyone considering working or living there now needs “to take into account their own interests, personality, passion and talent.” In response to a question from Panda Teng, a young Hong Kong reporter, about how youth might become confident enough to leave their usual comfort zone, Mr Nip says they need to be open-minded before making any decisions and take advantage of the proximity and ease of travel

• 香港特區政制及內地事務局局長聶德權先生分享在一國兩制下，大灣區的最新發展及挑戰。

• Young interviewers, Becky Zeng Yue from Guangzhou and Panda Ng Teng-chun from Hong Kong, ask how confidence might be built in young people’s prospects in the GBA.

• 來自廣州的曾悅，以及香港土生土長的吳霆俊，兩位青年均關注如何促進年輕人對前赴大灣區發展的信心。

• Mr Nip advises that mainland cities will have to change more than Hong Kong and Macao to achieve alignment and integration of legal and tax systems.

• 聶局長表示，內地城市的改變可能較大，以配合香港和澳門特區的法律及稅務等制度。

Photo courtesy of the Information Services Department, HKSARG

• Patrick Nip, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, talks about GBA developments and challenges against the background of “One Country, Two Systems.”

pp Mr Nip being briefed on the application of 3D printing technology during a visit to a Hong Kong enterprise in Zhuhai

to visit. “Stay informed, travel. Go and see for yourself. Talk to people. Put aside your prejudices. If you are really interested, go there despite your concerns.” This, he says, is the best way to understand. “Perception is not always reality and you should reach your own conclusions.” To help overcome the emotional reluctance to live and work in mainland China, Mr Nip emphasizes the point that, “working in Hong Kong also benefits the GBA. By contributing your efforts here you will also be contributing to the GBA.” He points out that the Hong Kong government has taken its first steps in working with the relevant mainland authorities towards creating a favourable environment for people who wish to take their chances in the GBA. These steps involve streamlining application processes for work and study

as well as offering tax incentives and subsidies. Yet doubts remain. Becky Zeng Yue, a young reporter from Guangzhou, describing the specific challenges she has faced as a stereotyped mainlander when applying for jobs in Hong Kong, asks if the competition for jobs is likely to increase. Mr Nip replies that Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan city that needs diversity and welcomes mainland talent. Nevertheless, he continues, “There are tensions between mainlanders and local people. Misunderstandings occur but cultural differences are normal.” In some situations, Hong Kong young people feel threatened by mainlanders taking their jobs. Becky, who hopes to work in Hong Kong one day, says she has been deterred by rejected job applications and asks whether she should 7

Interview Photo courtesy of the Information Services Department, HKSARG

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Affirming that for the purposes of success it is important for the GBA to become rule-based, international and marketdriven like Hong Kong, Mr Nip says that “The mainland cities will have to change more to achieve alignment and integration. They will become more international and open, more like Hong Kong, rather than the other way round.”

persevere. Mr Nip holds that finding jobs is a “question of matching skill sets,” an approach that should work throughout the GBA cluster and young people should not be anxious about the opportunities that await them. How about relative income levels and the rise in property prices, especially in Shenzhen and Zhuhai, asks Panda. Will it be unrealistic to expect the cost of living in the GBA to stay below that of Hong Kong? Might incomes in the GBA rise to match Hong Kong? Mr Nip responds that, “All economically vibrant places have high property prices but compared to Hong Kong, the mainland GBA cities’ prices are still very low.” To make life easier for those who do make the move into the GBA, Mr Nip says the government is “also exploring policies for portable, transferable healthcare and social welfare benefits.” Photos courtesy of the Information Services Department, HKSARG

Of course there are challenges, he admits. The nine mainland cities of the GBA will continue to practise a socialist system while Hong Kong has a capitalist system. “For the GBA to develop successfully, the very different legal and tax systems, rules and mechanisms must come into alignment.”

To sum up, Mr Nip says, “The GBA provides opportunities and space for future development. It gives young people a greater choice of careers. Nevertheless, a significant challenge for the government is how to take forward regional development under the ‘one country, two systems’ principle without compromise in the GBA.” Progress will be watched carefully by young people whose destinies may lie there. Read more bayarea.gov.hk Facebook “拾壹城話” IG: @hk.bayarea WeChat:HKCMAB

Wait and see or take the plunge? • Young participants in the interview on pages 6-9 are from Hong Kong and Guangzhou.

• 兩位青年訪問員分別來自香港及廣州。

• Their contrasting perspectives reflect their backgrounds and attitudes to working, living or studying in the GBA.

• 基於他們的背景和信念，他們表達對在大灣區工作、生活的意見。

• While Becky Zeng Yue, a student from Guangzhou sees Hong Kong as a desirable education and career destination, Panda Ng Teng-chun, a Hong Kong journalist wants to find out more before making any decisions.

• 廣州出生的曾悅選擇香港作為理想的學習及工作地點；而香港記者吳霆俊則希望加深了解內地，才決定自己的發展路向。

Becky Zeng Yue

22, Hong Kong Baptist University I come from Guangzhou and I think the creation of this megalopolis might help to broaden people’s horizons as well as promote the economy, even if there are some unavoidable cultural differences. After studying here for four years I would say that Hong Kong is a pretty welcoming city. People from mainland cities can develop careers here because it is more open-minded and there are more opportunities, especially for people like me who want to work in the film industry. Some directors may want Hong Kong as their base because they can explore subjects that are banned in mainland China, such as homosexuality and certain events in Chinese history. However, talented mainland Chinese people seeking jobs here can experience difficulties. This might be because their roots are in a society where academic qualifications mean everything. As a result, they carry on getting more and more certificates instead of gaining working experience. This puts them at a disadvantage because today’s hiring requirements do not depend solely on academic background. Concerning cultural problems, many Hong Kong youth identify with Hong Kong rather than with China. In my opinion, all cultures have value and it is good to learn about them. Perhaps if more Hongkongers studied mainland culture, they would have a better understanding of the country and there might be less nationalist stereotyping.

Panda Ng Teng-chun 24, reporter

I now have a better idea of the developments taking place in the GBA and of the vision for collaboration between the 11 cities. However, as a young Hong Kong person looking for a way to develop my own career, I have lingering doubts about the possibility and feasibility of doing so in a mainland GBA city. There is so little concrete information or data yet which I might use to analyze the pros and cons. The GBA is a new idea and a new departure, so inevitably much is still uncertain. I understand the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone and trying something new and different but maybe there are just too many hypotheticals where the GBA is concerned. I look forward to finding out more and maybe that information will help ease my worries. Frankly, for now, there are so many different opinions on this hot topic they seem quite contradictory at times. So I will wait and see, keep Hong Kong as my base for now and continue to equip myself for future challenges.

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Cross-border incentives for entrepreneurs YHK What are your top tips for other young entrepreneurs who are thinking of starting up a business in the GBA? CT First and foremost, any young person who is considering working in the GBA should go and visit the nine mainland cities personally. That way they will see their individual characteristics, be able to compare costs and see how much lower they are than in Hong Kong. They should also be up to date on development and change in rules and regulations. Last summer, for example, new permits became available that allow residents from Hong Kong and Macao better access to public services, social insurance and employment rights. Earlier this year, the Chief Executive announced new tax incentives and there should be more flexibility in the near future. YHK What distinct advantages do mainland GBA cities offer over Hong Kong for a young startup company? CT The sheer size of the market is the main factor. The GBA has been compared with San Francisco and Tokyo. The Tokyo Bay Area covers 36,900 sq km and is home to 44 million people. The San Francisco Bay Area covers about 18,000 sq km and has a population of 7.7 million. With a

land area of 56,000 sq km and a population exceeding 71 million, the GBA is bigger than both. Furthermore, though it takes up only 0.6% of mainland China and makes up only 5% of the total population, it accounts for 12% of the country’s GDP, surpassing the two other major city clusters in China—Jing Jin Ji and Yangtze River Delta. YHK Are there any other special features? CT It has a remarkable cluster of businesses. Remember that in today’s global economy, for a startup to try to go it alone no longer makes much sense. For both large and small companies, regional clusters are the key. YHK What are the main benefits of the cluster effect? CT Bay areas with business clusters in other parts of the world are well-known for their advantages. A small technology company trying to expand will look for every possible opportunity to succeed. When entrepreneurs from other like-minded companies in the same industry meet, they make extremely useful business connections, some of which evolve into actual business deals, commercialization of products and new clients. It is this type of activity that happens as a result of a “cluster” of interconnected businesses working together in a region.

pp Qianhai- Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone

• Hong Kong entrepreneur in the catering and finance sector, Calvin Tse, has expanded his business into the GBA. • As a mentor for young startups, he offers insight and advice on positive and negative factors. • On balance, he strongly recommends others to look into the possibilities offered in the GBA and develop businesses there.

• 從事飲食及財經業發展的香港青年創業家謝海發，已將其業務擴展至大灣區。 • 作為其他青年創業家的導師，謝海發就各項正、反考慮因素，分享他的看法及建議。 • 他強烈建議其他創業家了解大灣區的發展機遇，並積極將業務擴展至大灣區。

as part of mainland China. It also appears that they are reluctant to know more about the competition over the border. Although Hong Kong can translate its free economy and lawful society advantages into competitive strengths to stimulate economic expansion, the GBA economy will allow it to optimize a combination of market forces. YHK In the context of the global economy, what will be the main hurdles for the GBA?

pp Guangzhou

YHK Can you tell us about any disadvantages? CT What sets the GBA apart from other city clusters are its two special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macao. They have unique identities, legal systems, tax regimes and currencies. This complicates the implementation of policy and the flow of capital. There are also issues concerning immigration and business operations which make for complications. To facilitate integration, in the long run these differences have to be addressed. YHK Do you think these concerns are acting as a brake among talented Hong Kong youth? CT For anybody in business, being based there will inevitably bring an increased competitive advantage over staying in Hong Kong. The size of the GBA makes it appealing to startups, especially in IT and internet technology, because it offers opportunities to scale up. Any talented youth will see this. YHK What do you think the greatest challenges are now for young entrepreneurs in Hong Kong? CT I think young Hong Kong people today are overconfident in themselves and in Hong Kong’s future potential

CT Fully integrating the cities in the GBA, overcoming administrative and legal barriers and improving the infrastructure and work efficiency will be challenging. I think, nevertheless, that the GBA can develop an open economic system that is open and welcoming to the international community. YHK What main takeaways would you give young entrepreneurs? CT First, keep track of the growth of the GBA economy. Watch the trends. I believe the speed of its growth and the pattern of its development will be sustained. Second, use the mainland’s social media, WeChat and Weibo, such great tools for us indeed. Third, watch the ways in which the GBA transport network improves. The goal is to create a one-hour commuting circle. When that is a feasible reality between all 11 cities, the GBA will have gone a long way to coming of age. Calvin Tse is founding director of Kam Kee Holdings and current chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs. He is a mentor for various government, NGO and business sector agencies.

Perspectives June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Eyes wide open by Manson Chow

The GBA offers a wide platform for young people from Hong Kong to work and start up businesses on the Chinese mainland. There are many examples of young Hongkongers who have done extremely well there. They include entrepreneurs and innovators who have taken their made-in-Hong-Kong ideas across the border and exploited the advantages of the huge market and strong manufacturing capacity there. Numerous young Hong Kong professionals and executives occupy senior positions in companies in China as well.

China’s work culture

The central Chinese government’s scheme linking the cities of Hong Kong, Macao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing into an integrated economic and business hub is exciting. However, while working and living in the GBA offer many advantages to young people, it is important to pay attention to certain factors.

Language barrier awareness

Working culture across the border can be very different from Hong Kong. If you have never had any work or living experience in mainland China, it is advisable to get a firsthand, in-depth understanding of the environment there before making any decisions. Exchange tours and internship programmes can only give a little insight. Through the immersive experience of living with and working alongside local colleagues can one learn deeply about their culture.

The language barrier often constitutes a major obstacle for Hong Kong people who are non-Mandarin speakers. Although many people in Guangdong Province speak Cantonese, most employers there who do not explicitly state Mandarin in their language requirements still expect applicants to have a good command of the language. If your Mandarin is not up to standard, it is good to brush it up so that you feel confident.

Costs, failures and options While business start-up costs seem to be lower in mainland China, there are risks involved. These may include the lack of capital and experience, weak business connections and poor understanding of market conditions and regulations. Indeed, in harsh reality, failure rates are high among startups all over the world. It is always good to have a Plan B for the future, in case Plan A for the business fails.

Career prospects and trends Innovation and technology are going to play an increasingly critical role in the future of the GBA and this trend favours Hong Kong university graduates with degrees in science or technology as well as talented young people with experience in innovation. If you hold such qualifications or experience, job prospects will be brighter than for those without.

• A Hong Kong graduate who regularly commutes to within the GBA, Manson Chow is astounded by the reducing gap between mainland China and Hong Kong.

• 香港土生土長的周浩民，頻繁地往來大灣區各城市，他對內地跟香港的距離愈來愈拉近感到欣喜。

• Nevertheless, he stresses the need for awareness of several important differences, including work culture, language and income levels.

• 然而，他認為在工作文化、語言及收入水平方面，兩地仍然存在較大差異。 • 總括而言，他認為青年不應忽視大灣區帶來的機會，並鼓勵青年親自踏足大灣區，了解實況。

• He concludes that, despite his concerns, there are chances not to be missed and urges others to explore them while they are young.

My own work means that I travel to mainland China once a month and most of the places I visit are in the GBA. I am astonished by the speed of infrastructural development there and hope that the young people of Hong Kong will decide to work hard and make use of their own unique strengths to contribute. By doing so, they can enhance both the international identity of Hong Kong and the potential of the GBA.

pp Visiting the GBA

Income disparity Although mainland China is not particularly short of skilled or talented people, it does lag well behind Hong Kong incomes. In Shenzhen, for example, a Master’s or PhD degree holder earns an average of 11,000 yuan, or HK$12,500, a month.* Therefore, one needs to think about family responsibilities and liabilities in the context of future plans.

Transport and commuting If you plan to stay full-time in mainland China, transportation across the border is not so much of an issue. However, if you would like to travel back and forth, working in the GBA each day and returning to Hong Kong each night, the long hours of commuting need to be taken into consideration. One needs great determination in order to wake earlier and return home later than others.

In conclusion I would say that despite all these challenges, to embrace the new opportunities available in the GBA is to grasp an exciting chance that is unique to our generation. If such an opportunity occurs at the right moment, it will always be good to seize it. Thereafter, one can always improvise as necessary.

Manson Chow is a graduate of the University of Hong Kong’s Department of Real Estate and Construction. He joined a real estate consultancy before moving into financial planning and insurance. Currently, he is a wealth management manager. He participated in HKFYG’s study of the GBA. (See pages 26-27.)

*Income disparities The median salary of Hong Kong graduates from mainland universities who work in mainland China was RMB8,240 or HK$9,694 according to survey findings released in May 2019 by the One Country Two Systems Youth Forum. The figure given as the median salary in Hong Kong was given as HK$17,320. Source scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3008933/hong-kong-graduates-mainland-universities-are-flocking

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Leverage strengths, recognize risks

Being prepared for the different legal systems in the GBA is a primary consideration for Hong Kong startups considering expansion there. Mainland China uses the civil law system1 while Hong Kong uses the common law system,2 offering a well-established rule of law, the legal framework of international arbitration, protection of intellectual property and high-quality legal services.

Know the risks Mainland China’s civil law system presents many Hong Kong startups with difficulties, when signing contracts or filing an intellectual property dispute in the GBA, for example. It gives priority to protecting workers’ and consumers’ rights, for instance, but there is little clarity on the mutual protection of registered IPs between the two jurisdictions. Young entrepreneurs need to assess the legal risks carefully before conducting business in GBA cities.

by William Du

Nevertheless there are high hopes for promoting Hong Kong’s rule of law3 in the GBA. The essence lies in setting legal and judicial standards that other GBA cities will follow. In turn, this will provide an incentive and reassurance for Hong Kong startups. There has also been widespread consensus in the legal sector for the development of a legal hub for dispute resolution in Hong Kong for the GBA. The Law Society of Hong Kong has regularly reported on deepening cooperation between law firms and lawyers in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province. Last year a pioneering court system was introduced in Shenzhen, bringing Hong Kong jurors to participate in commercial hearings in Qianhai courts. China’s legal system has also been changing as a result of the introduction of case guidance provisions that are helpful for court judgments. In terms of business law, this means leaning towards a fairer system and learning from Hong Kong’s rule of law principles in order to create a better commercial environment.

• Positive business opportunities in the GBA are offset by uncertainties about the civil law system and building solid business networks.

• 大灣區的發展機遇因內地實行不同法規，以及建立商貿網絡方面存在不穩定性，因此帶來顧慮。

• William Du looks at ways to incentivize Hong Kong startups through deeper cooperation between law professionals in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province.

• 杜丰杰認為，如果香港和廣東省的法律專才能有較深度的合作，定能有助鼓勵更多香港企業家到大灣區發展。

• He argues that young Hongkongers are in a good position to leverage their strengths as long as they are aware of the risks.

• 他認為香港青年只要能管理當中涉及的風險，認清定位和優勢，相信可抓緊機遇、發揮所長。

Build effective networks Wherever you work in commerce, good business connections are a must and the first step for any startup entering a new market is to build a solid business network and make local connections for raising funds, finding partners and sourcing suppliers and talented human resources.

Anyone keen to start up a business in the GBA will proactively build a local social circle and adapt to local culture. Without taking an active part in the local community and using social media such as WeChat to communicate like a local, one can hardly build an effective network.

Choose wisely

Given the cultural differences between Hong Kong and the GBA cities in Guangdong, young entrepreneurs frequently ask how to overcome the challenges and frustrations of building such connections. I would recommend joining study tour, conference or business visit in order to really get to know the area, to understand business practices and to meet relevant contacts in person. You cannot only be based in Hong Kong if you want to succeed in the GBA.

With its vast market of 71 million people, the GBA offers huge, exciting opportunities. However, China’s market is really competitive and has its own entrepreneurial ecosystem. If Hong Kong youth want to start up a tech company there, it will be difficult to challenge Alibaba or Tencent. But there are other areas where Hong Kong has great advantages and a strong reputation − food safety startups and healthcare services, for example.

More and more youth organizations, industry groups and business associations want to empower and support youngsters and help Hong Kong startups in the Bay Area. Peer learning and starting together with counterparts often help when stepping out of one’s comfort zone. Another relatively easy option might be to join a company with experience of doing business in mainland China’s cities or participate in a reputable startup programme in Hong Kong with gateways to the GBA market.

While acknowledging the hurdles, the GBA offers a secondto-none opportunity to develop a business and Hong Kong startups can offer products that give consumers confidence. A timely call is also needed for the HKSAR government to pave the way for a better legal system and agile business networking. These can enable Hong Kong to play a unique role in the Bay Area’s development and give young people the confidence to ride the tide of national strategy.

William Du works for Swire Properties, has extensive professional experience in mainland China and organized the GBA conference session at Hong Kong’s Future City Summit in 2018. He participated in HKFYG’s study of the GBA [see pages 26-27] and the Dragon Foundation’s delegation to the GBA in 2018. Sources 1. For official information on China’s civil law see npc.gov.cn/englishnpc/Law/2007-12/12/content_1383941.htm 2. For information on the common law see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_law 3. For more on the rule of law in China see the relevant section of en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_law

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_law

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Trade-offs and benefits

by Francis Sin

pp Shenzhen seen from Nanshan

Chances of fast-tracking my career are better in the GBA. It’s growing faster than Hong Kong and there are more promising startups and greater investment opportunities. Since setting up a new office for the Cyberport Investors Network in the GBA in 2018, I have been commuting regularly, living in the GBA and coming back to Hong Kong at weekends.

Before I started work in the GBA I’d been to Guangdong with family and friends and to Shenzhen for business less than ten times. Now I have a circle of local friends there with whom I eat out twice a month and we keep in touch on WeChat. The vast majority of them are employees of IT unicorns, financial institutions and state-owned enterprises plus a few government officials.

The upside

Culture shock

Prices are about a third to a half of those in Hong Kong and living in Shenzhen’s Futian District means I can have a 900 sq ft two-bedroom apartment, almost twice what I can afford in Hong Kong. Life in general is better than I expected, with easy access to the metro and shopping malls and a lower overall cost of living, not only in terms of rent but also for food and drink, fares and movies. The transport infrastructure also rates pretty highly in my opinion.

Still, it is quite a different work culture. In office lunch breaks, your colleagues ask you to take a nap or keep quiet and do nothing. The lights go off and the others go to sleep. The other surprise was business meetings. There are so many but hardly anything gets discussed until a lot of alcohol has been drunk.

• Persistent differences between Hong Kong and the GBA are in office culture, surveillance and politics but the cost of living generally 50% lower than in Hong Kong, says Francis Sin.

• 冼力恆表示，香港跟大灣區其他城市存在各種差異，例如辦公室文化、監管制度或政治事務等，而內地生活水平則約為香港一半左右。

• Local knowledge of bureaucratic procedures and expectations of employers is valuable.

• 適應各式官僚程序，以及調節員工期望等，都是寶貴經驗；需要實地累積知識和智慧。

• The accessibility of global social media platforms remains a concern.

• 消除可以聯繫全球社交媒體平台的障礙，仍然受到關注。

CCTV is everywhere and there are security checks whenever you go into a metro station. There is no Facebook and no WhatsApp, only WeChat. My parents and Hong Kong friends have got used to the idea of my being based in Shenzhen, my friends seeing that it’s possible to get a pretty decent job there, but sadly, I do worry about political issues, freedom of speech and human rights. However, everything is fine if you behave yourself, mind your tongue, watch your step and don’t cross any red lines or deliberately test their tolerance.

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On balance As far as recreation and leisure are concerned there are both pluses and minuses. For movies, happy hours or having a coffee, Shenzhen is better. For the performing arts such as opera and music, Hong Kong is better. Pollution is more or less the same in both places, although I prefer hiking and swimming in HK where I go out regularly with friends. I don’t have friends to do that in the GBA although there must be many places worth exploring, Luo Ding for example, but I only went there once and that was six years ago. Personally, I can see myself living in the GBA indefinitely but there is still a lot of resistance in young Hong Kong people. I think the roots of it lie partly in the discomfort of speaking Mandarin and working with materials solely in Chinese. There are also concerns about personal safety and access to medical or other public facilities. Having no friends there and not trusting mainland social media such as WeChat are other complaints. Of course, commonly asked questions are, “Do they pay you in HK dollars or in renminbi?” “Do you get any housing allowance?” and so on. Other issues are having to show your entry-exit permit and/or passport just to purchase or collect train tickets and even then the staff you

deal with at the counter are unfamiliar with the routines. Opening a bank account is similar, but fortunately you can now do it at the Bank of China in Hong Kong.

Practical advice Not many mainland firms can afford to employ Hong Kong people. It’s often less cost-effective since they may need many years of experience before they know the China market. Mainland firms want someone from Hong Kong if they are planning to explore the offshore market and catch up with international standards. Mainland firms don’t want someone who is unfamiliar with local consumer behaviour in 3rd-to-lower-tier cities, doesn't know which stamp to use on any particular document or cannot negotiate terms with suppliers and municipal governments. The type of employer I would recommend to a first-time GBA job seeker would be a branch of a multinational company in China or a big Chinese enterprise with international exposure. If you join an SME and their human resources staff know where and how to get all the paperwork done, including health certificate, work permit, making contributions to social insurance and pensions you will be very lucky!

Francis Sin went to university in Sydney, became an actuary and then a venture capitalist in Hong Kong before working for several years in Beijing and Shenzhen. Now in his early 30s, he is an investment manager for a venture capital fund with a FinTech and GBA focus.

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Startup realities Choosing to be farmers Rooftop gardening at university was where it all started. We chose hydroponics for the challenge but we realized it would have been difficult to start up a business in Hong Kong. Instead, we called many government agricultural bureau offices in the GBA and told them about our idea to use aquaculture combined with hydroponics. They were very helpful and even if they had no suitable farms in their own district, they gave us introductions to other offices and startup incubation centres. Zhongshan offered land rent-free but said we had to build our own greenhouse which would have cost a great deal. In Kaiping, Jiangmen, there was an empty greenhouse and an offer of rent-free land for three months. We moved there in May 2016, beginning two years of research and experiments in hydroponics, living together in accommodation provided by the Kaiping dormitory-cum-office building provided by the incubation centre.

with us when we first moved to Kaiping, thinking that would be enough for the next three months. Wrong. Soon we had to invest more of our own money. Then we found an angel investor and the promise of staged funding linked to the achievement of goals. We also have a lump sum government subsidy of RMB50,000 as well as the greenhouse and rent-free land. The system is quite flexible and recognizes that building an enterprise like this involves R&D and takes time. It would be hard to get support like this in Hong Kong and it was quite unexpected.

Learning the basics For practical skills, Fung’s rooftop gardening friends gave us an introduction to planting seeds and watering seedlings. We were also lucky to find that there was an expert in hydroponics at the Jiangmen incubation centre. However, expenses were a surprise. We took about HK$2,000 each 18

by Victor Lo

pp Kaiping incubation centre, Jiangmen

• 三位香港青年 Victor、Fung 及 Man• HongKongers, Victor, Fung and Mandy, are partners in a dy 在大灣區江門市西北面的開平市開 hydroponics startup in Kaiping, northwest Jiangmen, in the 設水耕農場。 GBA. • 他們的水耕農場得到內地政府支持， • Their farm gets mainland government support but a 但一場颱風破壞了農場的溫室，他們 typhoon destroyed their first greenhouse and their families 的家人亦因此感到不悅。 are not happy about their work. • Nevertheless, they have made great progress through experimentation and research so their determination and optimism remains undimmed.

Deciding on a strategy We found a lot of online information about hydroponics and used ideas in research papers published all over the world as our guides. Choosing seeds by trial and error, experimenting with lettuce and cabbage and then comparing productivity over the next two years, we gradually learned which worked best. Now we grow many kinds of lettuce, bak choi, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries. We also grow Chinese herbs. Their roots grow much faster with hydroponics than in soil and since the roots are used medicinally it’s a very productive method.

Systems and techniques We tried horizontal and vertical trays, tripling our yield with the latter. Then we tried building upright triangular stands for a process called aeroponics. With these, plants grow faster than in simpler hydroponics systems. There has been a lot to learn and we had to be inventive. Take filters for example. They are very expensive and get

• 然而，他們透過不斷研發，取得良好成果；憑著堅持與毅力，得以繼續在當地積極發展事業。

clogged very quickly so Fung invented an automatic self-cleaning system. We have patented it! Raw materials come from Taobao and are delivered within 48 hours even though we are in a rural area.

Keeping fish We keep tilapia and grass carp for the aquaculture system and we make the fish food ourselves. First, we tried a mixture of soya beans, seaweed and vegetables such as carrots. They didn’t like that vegetarian diet so we added fish and shrimp meal to whet their appetites. That worked well. Making our own fish food was also a way to lower the costs. Hong Kong’s pioneers in hydroponics with aquaculture use techniques from Australia and US and their produce is very expensive. We try to keep quality up and prices down. Our system relies on electricity and pumps but once or twice a year we used to have frightening breakdowns. Once the whole tank of fish died and we were all very upset. Then Fung devised our own emergency system which works on a separate generator. No more scares and no more dead fish!

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Selling vegetables Hong Kong supermarkets and wet markets will be our first target and we are determined to make our prices competitive even with an “organic” label. Second, we will sell in Guangdong province markets. People are even more receptive to organic produce there than in Hong Kong because of their concerns about quality, safety and nutrition of mainland vegetables. Marketing with YouTube, apps, Facebook, Instagram are all helping to raise our profile and we already sell our brand via youth education programmes and free guided tours. We had plenty of practice organizing student events at school and university and really enjoy it. Groups of 40-50 mainland and Hong Kong students from primary school upwards visit us. Living in a rural area, we love having visitors and hope to run a restaurant as well one day.

Pressing issues You have to adapt to problems with social media and banking and we worry a bit about transport, both to other parts of the GBA and to Hong Kong. It’s difficult to estimate transport times and it can be expensive. However,

the most preoccupying problems are personal. Fung is convinced that he is losing his communication skills because we spend all our time focusing on science and research. He says he talks to his fish and vegetables more than he talks to people! Then there is our parents’ reaction. They don’t believe in what we are doing. They don’t think there is a future in agriculture and they don’t support our efforts. When our parents first visited us in Kaiping they were disappointed. They see farming as a low-status job. Their ancestors laboured in the fields and wanted to escape so they wish we would change out of our t-shirts and go to work in airconditioned offices. Mandy is the exception. She got married two years ago to a mainlander and they now have a baby. Her parents have grown to accept her lifestyle. They visit frequently and are pleased to see that she is becoming integrated, has a bigger home, a higher standard of living and a more balanced, relaxed life than she could expect in Hong Kong. She says that here, she and her husband can have dinner and still have time to go out and take a walk, something that seems impossible in Hong Kong.

Best and the worst things about farming in the GBA Valued opportunities

Early challenges

• Nothing is impossible in Kaiping: our crazy ideas

• Loss of social life: all we have is WeChat

• We have the freedom to decide when we work

• Uncertainty and doubt: we cannot

and determination were appreciated and people helped us to make our dreams come true. and how intensely; we control the progress of our own entrepreneurial project.

and Whatsapp and we have had to rebuild our social circle from scratch. predict the future of the business.

Victor Lo and his partners, Mandy Tam and Lap Fung Leung all went to Heung To Middle School. Victor went on to do a degree in business studies at the Chinese University. Fung studied hospitality at Poly University. Mandy did journalism at Shue Yan University. View at youtu.be/muCMECcPztk Read more homehydrosystems.com/hydroponicsystems/aeroponics_systems.html

• Working in the GBA means commuting for these four young people, tiring for some, better for others. • Hurdles include lower incomes, cultural divides and lack of security. • Bonuses are rapid development, convenience of mainland inter city transport and a bigger market than in Hong Kong.

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Testing the water • 在大灣區工作對這四位青年來說，往返穿梭兩地需時，有人認為疲累，有人則認為可以接受。 • 收入偏低、文化差異，以至缺乏保障，均是主要考慮因素。

• 其中優勢則包括內地發展潛力巨大、城市之間交通方便，以及市場規模龐大。

The university gave me a good offer but, in general, I think people in Macao don’t have much idea about workplace rules and regulations. Where effectiveness and efficiency are concerned, they cannot be compared with Hong Kong people. In fact, the main barrier is the cultural difference.

30-year-old lecturer in history, Login Law Lokyin, took up a post at the University of Macao in 2018. For a while, he left the hectic pace of Hong Kong behind.

Language, efficiency at work and local people’s perception of Hongkongers are all questions young people should consider before they go to the GBA. Personally, I think I will always feel like an outsider in mainland China. Even if policy changes, I think that the ‘one country, two systems’ principle will apply only in certain areas, such as social welfare or medical benefits. I experimented with living in the university hostel but now I commute from Hong Kong and have discovered how tiring it can be to spend at least five or six hours travelling every day. Although transport is good between the nine GBA cities in mainland China, the situation is quite different if you commute between Hong Kong and Macau. I think it will be impossible to realistically promote the concept of a ‘one-hour living circle’ in the GBA. Nonetheless, if a special opportunity arises, you should try it, especially if, like me, you have found it very difficult to find a full-time, stable job in Hong Kong. Furthermore, my friends’ and family’s reaction when they hear about my job is always positive. Everyone has a new reason to visit me!

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Before I set foot in Shenzhen three years ago, I had never given any real thought to the potential of the GBA. When I went there, I realized how much it could offer. My business creates smart features for luggage and accessories. By having bases in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Huizhou, we can provide the core technology based on the Internet of Things.

High-tech entrepreneur, Eric Lau, set up his company with colleague, Isaac Ip. They are affiliated with HKFYG’s E-hub in Qianhai and GBA integration gives them the combined advantages of seven GBA cities.

Hong Kong is best for product design and as a gateway for sales based on international B2B/ B2C.* Shenzhen has the best supply chain for electronic components plus tech hubs with competitive pricing. Dongguan, Guangzhou, Zhongshan and Jiangmen have luggage and travel accessory manufacturers that supply international brand names. Huizhou nurtures energetic new technology and e-commerce companies that can help to reinforce digital marketing and sales strategies. The transport network means that I can be with any important person in my team or line of business in 30 to 90 minutes, by high-speed train, car or cross-border bus. The cultural divide has also narrowed due to frequent contact for business and recreation, and Hong Kong people like me can earn the respect of mainland people. Even though the spoken language and levels of hygiene may differ, some aspects of Hong Kong lifestyle and behaviour are shared, like work ethic, trying to be resilient, enthusiastic and open-minded about new things like hi-tech. I don’t worry about political issues since I am there only to develop my business and I am convinced that integration with the GBA, encouraged by the central government, will drive development ahead at full steam.

The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the new boundary control point at Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai are milestones in the process of creating the socalled “one-hour living circle” in the GBA. However, although commuting between mainland GBA cities has become easier, cross-boundary commuting is slowed down significantly by formalities.

*Note B2C business-to-consumer transactions; B2B business-to-business transactions

There is more diversity in the GBA than Hong Kong. Staff there come from many different cities in China. You can only see such diversity in Hong Kong’s Central District. However, the level of civilization and city infrastructure in the GBA are still far from good. I don’t feel secure living there. Food safety is a major concern, I don’t like their legal system or the lack of human rights awareness and I don’t trust their government.

Although Shenzhen offices have sleeping time for workers after lunch, there is more emphasis on obedience and executing tasks. That may sometimes kill creativity. I think it is especially true in traditional or state-owned businesses. Together with low salaries, these are significant barriers that would deter some young people from living or working in the GBA.

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Derren Lam worked full-time for three years in Shenzhen and Guangzhou for Gogovan and Didi and is now a regular commuter.

Income levels for Hong Kong young people are a concern. In Hong Kong, you can expect twice as much as in Shenzhen unless you are a programmer or in sales for the finance industry. Also, the management style in Shenzhen and Guangzhou is usually more top down and less transparent than in Hong Kong.

The very first time I went to Shenzhen in 2016 I was shocked at how long it took. Since then, development has been very fast, not just GDP growth but changes to the environment, the community and innovation. Even pollution is getting better.

Some of my Hong Kong friends have become more interested in working in the GBA as a result of talking to me but most of them don’t really know about mainland China and are probably afraid of exploring. When I tell them about highlights of life here they seemed rather surprised. Mostly, if they think about moving, it is to the US, UK or Europe, not to mainland China. They just need to know that there are parts of mainland China you can enjoy, if only they could take that first little step.

by Michael Wong

Jay Chan founded a creative media startup in Shenzhen, leaving the comfort zone of Hong Kong for the bonuses offered by the GBA’s bigger market.

However, mainland people have a different mentality towards regulations and agreements. It was pretty hard to work with them to begin with and it can be hard to reach a consensus. Sometimes you just have to adapt and accept, but that takes time. I like to think I’m open-minded about political issues such as freedom of speech and human rights. There are always problems when a country develops and I am interested in trying to solve them. As a Chinese person, I want to help make China better.

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GBA facts, figures and views

igures in these tables indicate the size and potential of the GBA but they also reveal the ambivalence in attitudes of young people both in Hong Kong and in mainland China, whether they are at school, university or work. Population, land area and GDP Area: 56,000 km2

Sources • info.gov.hk/gia/general/201904/09/ P2019040900615.htm • scmp.com/native/economy/ china-economy/topics/greatpowerhouse/article/3002844/ greater-bay-area-10-facts-put

Attitudes at Hong Kong schools New People’s Party survey: Among over 1,270 Hong Kong secondary school pupils surveyed 2017-2018: ● 22% are motivated to live across the border. ● 26% say they would go to work there. ● Majority know about mainland China's current events. Degrees of contact with mainland China in their daily lives(%)

95%

Visitied mainland China before Can read simplified Chinese characters

85%

Use WeChat or have a WeChat account Use mainland website multiple times in a month or every day

Shop on Taobao or other mainland online websites multiple times in a month or every day Have travelled on mainland high-speed rail

68.9% 46.3% 28.1% 46.7%

Source • 新民黨「青少年國民身份研究報告 Sources

• info.gov.hk/gia/general/201904/09/P2019040900615.htm • scmp.com/native/economy/china-economy/topics/great-

Survey conducted by the Academy of Hong Kong Studies at the Education University of HK for New People’s Party. duhk.hk/ahks/view.php?m=52865&secid=52879. Item 2.

The New People’s Party is a Hong Kong pro-establishment political party.

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Graduate work One Country Two Systems Youth Forum surveys Poll A: 1,154 Hong Kong professionals and entrepreneurs polled 2017

Poll B: 300+ Hong Kong graduates from 63 mainland universities polled 2018-2019

● Believe obligatory mainland employment certificate system should be scrapped 75%

● Working in GBA or intend to 60%

● Think Hong Kong employers are not familiar with mainland academic qualifications 70% ● Say they lack connections needed for good jobs around 40% ● Have had job applications rejected because of their Hong Kong status 35% ● Say they were not allowed to take mainland civil service exams* 30% ● Wish to stay in mainland China after graduation 29%

● Living in mainland China 52% ● Considering seeking personal development in mainland GBA cities 41% ● Considering moving to mainland GBA cities from 2020-2022 32% ● Working or studying in the mainland cities including GBA 19% ● Thinking about moving to mainland GBA cities in 2020 9%

Sources Poll A hongkongfp.com/2017/10/22/hongkongers-study-mainland-trouble-getting-jobs-either-side-border-survey/ Poll B scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3008933/hong-kong-graduates-mainland-universities-are-flocking

Income disparities and competitiveness ● Median monthly graduate salary in mainland China, 2019: RMB8,240 (HK$9,694)

Global top 11 cities Economic competitiveness

● Median monthly graduate salary in Hong Kong, 2019: HK$17,320

New York

Los Angeles

● Fresh graduates in Hong Kong now earn 9.6% less than in 1994

Singapore

London

● World Bank states Shenzhen’s annual per capita income is about US$14,448 (HK$112,700), less than a third of Hong Kong’s

Shenzhen

San Jose

Munich

● Hong Kong is China’s most competitive city overall according to the UN and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

San Francisco

Tokyo

Houston

Hong Kong

● Shenzhen ranks 5th and Hong Kong 11th for economic competitiveness ● GBA ranks bottom of the four bay areas when compared with New York, San Francisco and Tokyo

Sources • scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3008933/hong-kong-graduates-mainland-universities-are-flocking • scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/2189234/shenzhens-economy-bigger-hong-kongs-does-size-matter • gucp.cssn.cn/english/networkofexperts/cooperativepartner/201902/t20190212_4824283.shtml • scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/2170594/hong-kong-still-chinas-most-competitive-city • scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3010178/university-graduates-face-tough-competition-and-low

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Working in Hong Kong’s hinterland Many new opportunities are opening up for Hong Kong’s young people in mainland China. They could be very attractive if the cross-boundary flow of people, goods, capital and information were smoother. However, according to a HKFYG survey released in 2019,1 over 62% of young people are not willing to live in any of the nine mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area [GBA] and over 68% said they are unwilling to be seconded there.1 Where do the main problems lie? Markedly different political, administrative and economic systems operate within the GBA. Disharmonies in the systems exist within the legal, tax, social security and regulatory frameworks. 86% of young people say the differences between the Hong Kong and mainland China legal systems in particular represent a major challenge. Twenty interviews revealed specific concerns about the complexity and lack of coordination in both the commercial system and in the policy for setting up businesses in an unstable policy environment. These represent significant risks for entrepreneurs and would-be startups. For example, an interviewee working in FinTech said he had lost an important client due to a sudden change in the financial

licensing system. It brought his business to a standstill. Another said that the lack of effective coordination among the various municipalities in the GBA means that commercial regulations differ from place to place, making it difficult to understand and reconcile business standards. Entrepreneurs complain about unclear information, irregularities concerning settlement of business disputes and complications with the withdrawal and transfer of funds. Strict monetary control also makes it difficult for Hong Kong businessmen to bring profits back to Hong Kong and for Hong Kong employees to either carry cash crossboundary or deposit salaries in Hong Kong bank accounts. Nearly 80% of poll respondents say tax issues are a significant concern. Mainland income tax rates can be as high as 45% after the deduction of allowances. Taxable employees may also need to pay various kinds of insurance and subscribe to housing provident funds. Such payments may amount to 15% to 22% of salaries. A global taxation policy adopted in 2019 is another disincentive, although there are certain exemptions depending on where employers are based, where salaries are

Is it difficult to set up a business or take a job in the GBA?

Hurdles

Difficult

Not difficult

Adapting to the legal system

86.0%

12.8%

Managing tax issues

79.9%

18.6%

Adapting to the business environment

74.9%

23.8%

Adapting to mainland China’s work culture

62.5%

37.2%

Establishing a social network

54.6%

45.0%

Commuting

12.8%

87.0%

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paid and the length of employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stay in mainland China. However, one interviewee said that although he had once had his salary paid in mainland China because he wanted to be eligible to buy property there, he changed his mind when the global tax policy was introduced. Worried that it would assess his worldwide income, he chose to have his salary paid in Hong Kong instead and has to calculate carefully the number of days he spends in mainland China in order to stay within the stipulated 183-day limit. Some interviewees also spoke of the many inconveniences of working and living in mainland China. These include lack of proof of a local address, a bank account or an

ID-authenticated mobile phone number which would enable them to apply for electronic payment services. Other major incompatibilities and deterrents include the quality of education and medical services for those who stay long-term in Guangdong Province. These examples of hurdles encountered by those with first-hand experience of living and working in the GBA provide valuable insight. The interviewees are clearly willing to take up new opportunities and offer constructive criticism of factors that have caused discouragement. They also provide useful food for thought for Hong Kongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policymakers who seek innovative ways to find solutions.

How willing are you to go to any of the GBA cities for the following purposes?

Purpose

Definitely or quite willing

Definitely or quite unwilling

On a tour

83.1%

16.7%

To visit relatives

83.1%

15.1%

To be an intern

59.4%

40.2%

To start a business

50.0%

49.8%

To live

37.4%

62.3%

For frequent business trips

33.3%

66.7%

On secondment

31.6%

68.2%

Is prospective employment or a business startup opportunity in the GBA attractive and why?

Reason

Attractive

Not attractive

Market potential

75.5%

23.9%

Chance to accumulate job experience

65.1%

34.5%

Career development opportunity

63.8%

35.8%

Supply of talent [for employers]

58.4%

41.4%

Creative work culture

54.0%

45.4%

Subsidies/support for startups

52.3%

46.0%

Other incentives for startups

47.7%

50.2%

Note

More details yrc.hkfyg.org.hk/2019/02/26/yi039

1. HKFYG Youth I.D.E.A.S. Report No 39 Overcoming career challenges of Hong Kong young people in the Greater Bay Area

Society & culture June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Imagined worlds and words by Simon John

igital storytelling keeps passing on stories in line with the times. It also offers ways of improving vocabulary and is leading to some remarkable developments in how we use technology.

Stories are a great way to pass an afternoon. They are also a great way to learn. Courtesy of today’s iconic device, the smartphone, we can read stories almost anywhere. Recent reports suggest that there are more than 9 billion mobile devices in the hands of users and since the number of books ever published is estimated as 145 million, growing by about a million each year, it is increasingly important that we can read them on the devices we carry with us everywhere. Amazon began the process. The outlet that began its life as an online seller of hard copy books has, through its Kindle software, changed reading practices dramatically. Kindles can have backlit screens and “flash card” features that enable readers to increase their vocabulary and test themselves later on tricky words so that they become part of their usable lexicon. Even better, Amazon Kindle is now available as an app. All the books in your Kindle library can be accessed on your phone, with bookmark and synchronizing features that mean you don’t need to tediously swipe through the book on one device in order to reach the point where you left off on another device.

More smartphone reading Beyond books, other, more immersive experiences have begun to emerge in our smartphone-obsessed world. Apps are deploying stories through a gaming medium. They can be as simple as “Rory’s Story Cube” (see box), designed to give kids slightly more control over the stories they create by making use of the picture dice, but through a smartphone. For more capable readers, “My Child Lebensborn” is a narrative-focused game that uses real life events from history to bring players through the troubled existence of a socially ostracized child in 1950s Norway. The adults among us may like “The Silent History” which takes immersive storytelling to a whole other level. Relying on GPS, the app directs the reader to a setting like the one in the chapter being read. Be it a 28

train station at rush hour, or a coffee shop on a campus – wherever the characters in your story may find themselves − so does the reader. Cities themselves become the story and the reader’s location determines whether or not new chapters of the story can be accessed. This example of AR (Augmented Reality) in digital storytelling promises great things for the future. Most notable is how it amplifies the sense of atmosphere by immersing readers in the experiences of the characters, bringing them more deeply into the work. It also pairs reading with some light exercise, something we could all probably do with more of! Beyond AR is VR (Virtual Reality). Vivepaper, a Shenzhen-based company, keeps the pleasure we get from reading while delivering it through a VR system. The text is generated through a VR headset (see photo) and overlaid onto a paper-like material. To turn the page, the reader simply slides their finger along a raised track that mimics the feel of paper. While Vivepaper is at

Rory’s Story Cubes® These illustrated dice were originally intended as a problem-solving tool for adults. The idea uses images to trigger stories. It originally took the form of a Rubik’s Cube and was called the MetaCube™. More details storycubes.com/app

present largely used as a marketing gimmick, its potential should have people wondering just how immersive the experience of reading using VR could become.

Storytelling in videogames Our love of stories is insatiable and transcends the medium through which they are delivered. Of all storytelling media, gaming is one of the most innovative and successful. “Red Dead Redemption 2” is one example. A console-based game that was universally acclaimed by critics, at its core it is a story of the Wild West and the people who inhabited it. It has received a number of awards and its characters are so complex and raw that players care about the outcomes of their missions. 'Apps are deploying stories through a gaming medium. They can be as simple as ‘Rory’s Story Cube’, designed to give kids slightly more control over the stories they create by making use of the picture dice, but through a smartphone. For more capable readers, ‘My Child Lebensborn’ is a narrative focused game that uses real life events from history to bring players through the troubled existence of a socially ostracized child in 1950’s Norway. The adults among us may like ‘The Silent History’, which takes immersive storytelling to a whole other level.' Other digital storytelling games are portable. A good example is “Florence”, the recent winner at the Gaming BAFTAS in London. Designed for smartphones, it allows you to follow the life of Florence Yeoh, a dejected, dreary twenty-something on the verge of a fledgling romance. Short chapters in the game take you through her life’s changes. What sets it apart from other such games is that, through the clever incorporation of simple smartphone functionality, the user engages physically with the story, encouraging Florence through this important moment of self-discovery and change. It is a sincere imagining of modern life that we can relate to, exploring universal themes of expectation, pressure, dreams, love and growth.

pp “Florence”

These media, be they videogames, VR or smartphone apps, use their attributes to breathe new life into storytelling. By looking beyond the paper page and the printed word, we can all find and enjoy new ways of satisfying our craving for a good story.

More details • florencegame.com • rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2/ • thesilenthistory.com/what • vivepaper.com/en.html • Vive HTC headset vive.com/hk/product/

Simon John is a British educator and cofounder of the Hertford Academy, Hong Kong.

Society & culture June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Fashion with function Mok Yee-ling Smart clothes come with technology that manufacturers claim can make you feel healthier, stronger, warmer, cooler or faster. Amazing! The fabric contains biomedical sensors, microcontrollers, fibre optics and wearable antennas but is designed to feel comfortable. Yet to go mainstream after first appearing in 2015, more and more companies – and their customers − are exploring the concept of these remarkable connected garments. There are three distinct generations of textile wearable technologies: • First generation sensor attached to garment • Second generation sensors embedded in garment • Third generation garment itself is the sensor Typically, the clothing is made on a sewing machine that embroiders thread into fabric in a pattern via a computer programme. The fabric and thread have the same feel as traditional thread even if they are made of silver, nickel, carbon, copper, aluminium or stainless steel. Depending on the way the conductive fibre is woven in and the electronics added, the fabric may also be washable.

Researchers are working towards mass commercialization of smart clothing for healthcare and the goal is to produce durable, adaptable, multifunctional products that can be changed and modified. Colour-, shapeand temperature-changing materials with self-cleaning and repairing functions are on the drawing board. Clothing that can track chronic diseases, help the elderly or make hospital patients more comfortable can also add to the potential of smart clothing. In some clinical trials, smart clothing has been shown to protect against infectious disease, help sense the state of the wearer's health and manage injuries (see box “Healing Helper”). Pilot projects include t-shirts that relieve chronic back pain, shirts with stretch sensors for monitoring respiratory rates in chronic lung disease patients, belly bands that monitor uterine contractions and fetal heart rate in pregnant women, and pressure monitor stockings for diabetic patients. Some experts see smart clothing completely replacing bedside monitoring in hospitals with shirts that track heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen and more.

Smart samples

Healing helper

Unforgotten babies

Samsung has made a smart business suit that can exchange digital business cards.

These pants are equipped with sensors and conductive material that give injured athletes strength while limiting motion as the body heals. At night, gentle compression therapy promotes blood flow. The clothing comes with a multi purpose tablet that measures balance and stability and provides a prescribed workout controlled by AI that changes as healing progresses. The interface also connects to a physiotherapist who observes data from the sensors, then AI reprogrammes the clothes.

Monit makes a baby-monitoring smart diaper device that has been for sale in Korea and Japan since 2018. It attaches to the outside of a diaper and detects when it needs changing.

Tommy Hilfiger embeds technology into casuals that track use and reward the wearer. Ralph Lauren has polo shirts that record fitness activity and recommend workouts. Under Armour has sleepwear that can improve sleep quality and improve muscle recovery. Sensoria smart socks (pictured) can detect which part of a runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet are feeling the most pressure. Nadi X yoga pants sense when your yoga pose needs refining and vibrate on the relevant part of your body. Pizza Hut has experimented with their own limited edition smart shoes that can order pizza!

Neopenda's vital signs monitor is fitted inside a hat for newborn babies and can measure temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood oxygen saturation.

10 new publications from HKFYG

Hong Kong Book Fair 2019

Theme Romance Literature HKFYG booth Hall 1A-B01 Visit Enjoy book fair discounts!

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The Owlet Smart Sock uses pulse oximetry technology to monitor heart rate, making sure the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleeping and breathing haven't been interrupted.

Specials Three young authors write about living in Taiwan, sharing sisterhood with illustrations and teaching tips on photography with professional cameras.

Plus Professional series covers parenting, youth at risk and teaching how to de-stress. Web books.hkfyg.org.hk: 10 new publications from HKFYG Email cps@hkfyg.org.hk Tel 3755 7108 Contact Ada Chau

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HKFYG June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Business Clinics mentoring agile entrepreneurs

Aim To help young entrepreneurs resolve business problems Supported by Experienced, senior, passionate mentors With Resources, investment and skills transfer Goal Matching mentees with mentors whose expertise meets their needs

Traditional mentors Successful mentoring in the past relied on a closely structured one-to-one relationship between mentor and mentee. When timing is of the essence, finding a business person who matches all of the startup’s needs is not always easy, especially as digital work skills quickly evolve and windows of opportunity for time-sensitive scaling up can vanish rapidly.

merchants and get an e-commerce online bank account for trading with merchants using Amazon and Taobao. She also needs to know about licensing and the limitations of the solutions she can offer in Hong Kong. She met the CTO from Hong Kong Science and Technology Park at the Business Clinic and is now successfully growing her business in Hong Kong and throughout the Greater Bay Area.

Mentee-centric approach At these ongoing Business Clinics held in HKFYG’s Social Innovation Centre, the emphasis is on finding the right fit between mentors’ expertise and the needs of the mentees. At each clinic, two dozen professionals with expert knowledge of the challenges faced by today’s young entrepreneurs listen to four presentations then several mentors volunteer their help where it matches best.

Brian Chan, on the other hand, the founder of startup Unsuikyo, is a designer and has different business problems to solve. With a relatively slender background in administration and digital marketing, he needed a mentor with solid skills in these areas. An experienced online marketing manager in the same sector met him at another Business Clinic. Now they have successfully worked out effective online marketing strategies and revamped his web page as a result. A perfect fit!

Take startup Vcan Fintech and its founder Kary Kung, for example. She needs to promote her services to online

Organizer HKFYG Social Innovation and Youth Business Unit Address Room B-E, 11/F, Genesis, 33-35 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong More details sic.hkfyg.org.hk/en/2019/02/26/businessclinic/ Enquiries tel +852 3956 8001 email sic@hkfyg.org.hk

Leadership for

Inclusive Futures in Asia

A group of 23 top tri-sector leaders went to Osaka last April for “The HKFYG Jockey Club School of Global Leadership – Global Seminar 2019.” They conducted fieldwork and participated in seminars under the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on a trip organized by the HKFYG Leadership Institute. Led by prominent speakers, participants debated possible ways of creating a society that leaves no one behind and then devised small group projects to look at potential solutions to some of the world’s pressing issues related to the environment, poverty, the economy, inequality and peace.

Onboard seminar leaders Mr Kenro Oshidari Former World Food Programme Regional Director for Asia at the United Nations Ms Grazyna Pulawska Senior Project Manager of the Asia-Europe Foundation Ms Ada Ho Founder and CEO of Paxxioneer Ms Takako Fukatsu Adviser to the Peace Boat Montessori programme

Organizer, The HKFYG Leadership Institute, is dedicated to creating a new generation of leaders for Hong Kong. It comprises five schools concerned with leadership skills, communication, China studies, global leadership and public engagement. It strives to instill a sense of global citizenship and to nurture outstanding youth leaders for the development of Hong Kong and the world beyond. Since 2000, leadership training courses at HKFYG have enrolled over 150,000 students. The HKFYG Jockey Club School of Global Leadership – Global Seminar 2019 was funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The programme was organized in partnership with Peace Boat, a global NGO based in Japan. Peace Boat was established to raise awareness of the importance of peace, human rights, environmental protection and sustainable development. It holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Peace Boat’s activities, on board and in port, aim to strengthen capacity for sustainability and build people-to-people cooperation beyond borders. The Global Seminar 2019 was a debut project working with a Hong Kong NGO. More details bit.ly/GS19_Video Enquiries Iki Chan +852 2169 0255

sgl@leadershipinstitute.hkw

HKFYG June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Reducing Youth Cybercrime

1st Hong Kong International Conference on Youth and Cybercrime ● Aims

> To review strategies, solutions and practical experience in tackling youth cybercrime

● Action plans and strategies

● Audience

> Crisis and risk assessment

> Academics

> To create a worldwide collaborative exchange platform to network scholars and experts ● Themes for youth cybercrime reduction

> IT specialists

> Combating cybercrime with preventive education

> Lawyers > Parents

> Police officers

> Policy, strategy and law-making

> Professional youth workers

> Innovative technology and research

> Offering supportive counselling and advocacy

> School teachers and principals

> Education and service models

> Social workers

The growth of the internet has given rise to many cyber risks and has seen a sharp rise in global youth cybercrime. Hong Kong, one of the world’s most prosperous high-tech metropolises, is no exception. It is facing serious cybercrime including cyber fraud, cyber theft, naked chat with blackmail and hacking. Youngsters are among the most vulnerable victims but are also perpetrators.

Recognizing the need to promote awareness, effective prevention plus response and coping strategies, HKFYG’s Youth Crime Prevention Centre organized an international conference at the City University this month. Scholars, experts and guests from Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Japan and the US shared knowledge, insight and practical experience aiming to strengthen exchange and cooperation around the world and encourage a positive, healthy youth cyber culture.

HKFYG Youth Crime Prevention Centre

The centre has outreach social work teams and a youth support scheme that offer prevention and education, crisis intervention and professional assessment, counselling and treatment, multidisciplinary collaboration and advocacy for youth-at-risk and young offenders. More details ycpc.hkfyg.org.hk Hotline 8100 9669

Enquiries +852 2487 6151

email cybercrime@hkfyg.org.hk

HKFYG Project iSmarter: subvented by the Keswick Foundation

This signature programme of HKFYG’s Youth Cyber Crime Prevention Service aims to educate adolescents and the general public on cyber security issues, teach them how to use the internet wisely and enhance strategies to cope with cybercrime. It also provides crisis intervention, risk assessment and counselling services to victims, perpetrators and youth at risk of cybercrime to improve their improper behaviour and attitude online.

Keynote Speakers

Professor David S Wall (UK) University of Leeds Topic: Pathways into and out of Cybercrime: Seductions versus Choices or Carrots and Sticks? The cybercrime threat landscape is rapidly expanding and exploiting newly discovered criminal opportunities while drawing in groups of individuals normally outside the traditional catchment area of the criminal justice system. This paper explores pathways into and out of cybercrime that cannot be understood purely in terms of simple rational choices. It looks at the problem and the challenges for investigation, prevention and deterrence.

Professor Thomas J Holt (USA) Michigan State University Topic: Understanding Cybercrime and Deviance among Juveniles Rates of delinquency have changed as mobile devices and internet connectivity have become ubiquitous. This presentation explores behavioural and attitudinal risk factors associated with delinquency and victimization among youth and the issues evident in response made by adults and policy makers.

Dr Lennon Chang Yao-chung Professor Dennis Wong (Australia) Monash University Sing-wing (HK) City University of HK Topic: Cyber Security and Precaution Projects for Juveniles in Asia

From an increasingly young age, even in developing countries, juveniles are surfing online, using social media or chatting with friends in cyberspace. This paper describes programmes in Asia that have successfully promoted cyber security and safety for juveniles when personal data protection is a growing problem and many youth are unaware of the risks of dissemination of hate-speech, cyberbullying and stalking and sexting.

Topic: Cyber Deviant Behaviour among Adolescents in Hong Kong: Prevalence and Risk Factors Low self-control, general normative beliefs about aggression, proactive aggression, moral disengagement and lack of cyber safety awareness are highly correlated with cyber deviant behaviour. In order to prevent cyber deviance, the author and his team developed a rapid identification tool for youth-atrisk in cyber space, the first of its kind in the Greater China region.

Parallel session speakers

Dr Cassandra Cross (Australia)

Queensland University of Technology

Professor Koichi Hamai (Japan) Ryukoku University

Dr Mary Aiken (UK) University of East London

Topic: Young Persons and Fraud Victimization

Topic: Reasons for Low Level of Juvenile Delinquency in Japan

Topic: Forensic Cyberpsychology

This presentation explores what is known about fraud victimization of young people. It draws on global statistics where possible to identify the types of frauds that commonly affect younger victims, highlights their specific vulnerabilities and advocates the need to target prevention accordingly.

Two important reasons for Japan's low crime rate are the legal age at which delinquency ends (15) and the fact that 80% of juvenile delinquents do not become adult offenders. There is also no correlation between early onset of criminal behaviour and recidivism. This paper argues that the recent drop in juvenile delinquency might also be related to changes in youthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle.

This paper discusses recent evidence of online behaviour and associations with criminal or antisocial behaviour amongst young people. It uses frameworks from criminology and psychology, including cyberpsychology and computer science to explore trajectories and pathways that lead youth from being curious and technology-talented into cyber juvenile delinquency and cyber-criminality.

Full conference details sway.office.com/onLmyM67RPLj4DNS?ref=Link 35

HKFYG June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Dragon Boat Racing and HKFYG Cup

Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat Races this year saw nine teams of young people from 18 districts competing for the HKFYG Cup, an event run for the seventh time in Tai Po during the Tuen Ng Festival. Dragon boating requires strength and flexibility. It builds both team spirit and endurance, and after three months of training, the Federation’s Community Team Sports unit entered an all-girl crew for the first time. Dragon boat racing dates back at least 2,000 years and many legends surround its origin. The Dragon Boat or Tuen Ng Festival − which means “beginning of the summer

Dragon boats head for the Olympics Dragon boating has spread rapidly throughout the world since the mid-70s when the Hong Kong colonial government began to promote it to boost tourism. In 1991, the International Dragon Boat Federation was established along with a set of institutional rules and regulations governing the sport. Now, dragon boat racing is practised in over sixty countries around the world and in 2018, it was registered as an official demonstration sport for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. There is also a long-standing effort to make it an Olympic sport in its own right in future. 36

season” − is always celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th (lunar) month which falls between late May and mid-June. It is one of the oldest traditional festivals in the world. The ritual “Awakening of the Dragon” starts off the day when a Daoist priest or a VIP dots the eye of the dragon’s head in the boat. This wakes it up and energizes its qi (spirit) to help the boat win and encourage the dragon to ensure prosperity for the coming year. Food for Dragons Other traditions include eating zong zi – pyramids of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or banana leaves. These sticky dumplings are considered not only good luck but essential nutrition for paddlers. The leaf wrappers give a special aroma and flavour to the filling which in southern China usually includes pork, sausage, beans and salted duck eggs as well as glutinous rice.

China Week 2019 HKFYG is committed to promoting the understanding of Chinese history and culture and organizes “China Week” every year to enable youth to learn about China’s development. This year, “China Week” marks the growth of the Guangdong-Hong KongMacao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as an agglomerated city cluster. Its highlight is a film about the new bridge leading from Hong Kong to Zhuhai in Guangdong province and then on to link with Macao.

Film screening Venue

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Ucinema, HKFYG Jockey Club M21, Aberdeen

Date

5 July 2019

Time

12 noon - 2pm

General director Producer

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, which is a 55-kilometre bridge-tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel, and four artificial islands, is both the longest sea crossing and the longest open-sea fixed link in the world. This remarkable infrastructure project plays an important connective role the within the GBA. Its building, challenges and crucial moments are documented in the film to be shown by HKFYG for 2019’s “China Week.” The film is part of a documentary series called “China’s Mega Projects.”

Greater Bay Area links and connections

Li Bing CCTV

With sharing session speaker: Mr Kenneth Ng King-tsun, Political Assistant to the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Plus Bridge model design building experience. After the screening, LEGO material will be available for participants to build a model of the bridge. It will be a free play area, open all day during M21 the opening hours on 5 July 2019. Sponsored by Sense Training House Admission Free Audience 250 students, mainly secondary level More details and registration chinaweek.m21.hk Deadline for registration 30 June 2019 View here youtube.com/ watch?v=TpTS9CUQbXs Enquiries Kaylie Wong 3979 0030

M21 New Media Festival 2019 China Week 2019 is concurrent with the M21 New Media Festival 2019 which has an exciting 2-day programme from 5-6 July which introduces up-andcoming new media technologies, platforms and trends for youth to learn about training and career paths. The M21 New Media Festival Values+ Online Video Awards contest prizes will be awarded during the event.

● Video contest ● Talk ● Exhibitions ● Film screenings ● Integrated creative space open to the public

Enquiries Cherry Chan 3979 0043 More details m21.hk ¡ m21.hk/newmediafest/ ¡ m21.hk/online-video-awards/

HKFYG June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Go Wudang 2019! A

10-day trip to the traditional Wudang Kungfu Academy took young people to the mountains of northwestern Hubei, mainland China. They went home fitter and with greater endurance but also knowing the benefits of a simple life.

A group of thirty 15-25 year-olds, passionate about Wudang kung fu, set off in April for Hubei. They already understood that Wudang kung fu, especially the tai chi element, is not just about fighting. It emphasizes holistic health as well. They learned about strong self-discipline and how to look after themselves, washing their own clothes and dishes. They were admonished if they were not punctual for lessons but they also experienced the pleasures of simplicity.

Wudang highs •

Learning Wudang martial arts and the value of health and wholeness

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Finding out about Taoist thought

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Going for morning runs round Wudang Shan

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Staying at the Academy without any outside entertainment

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Forgetting all Hong Kong worries

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Visits to Prince Temple Taizi Po ( 太子坡 ), South Cliff Temple Nanyan ( 南岩 ) and Monkey Valley ( 逍遙谷 )

Improved interpersonal skills and team spirit were strong. Participants learned about kung fu as a team rather than as individuals. If anyone found it hard to learn, another would help, practising together at their leisure. Being introduced to Taoist thought and ways of life, getting up very early for training and experiencing a totally different, simpler way of life from the one they knew in Hong Kong, were all part of the trip.

Taoism in daily life This religious or philosophical tradition has Chinese origins which emphasize living in harmony with the spirit of Tao. Lao-tzu is believed to be the author of Taoism and Master Chen of the Wudang Kungfu Academy shared his knowledge of Taoist theory with participants and explained his practice of Taoism in daily life. 38

Venue China Wudang Kungfu Academy, Wudang Shan, Shiyan, Hubei Partner Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland Sponsor Youth Development Commission Organizer HKFYG Youth Exchange Unit Enquiries Joanne Lam 3586 8448 More details ye.hkfyg.org.hk/2019/01/05/ 迎挑戰上武當 2019/

ith enthusiasm and hard work, the Young Ambassadors help cultivate Hong Kong’s image as a friendly, welcoming destination. Showing visitors the city and broadening horizons: that’s what this scheme is all about. The Hong Kong Young Ambassadors (HKYAS) meet people from all over the world and give tens of thousands a helping hand. Guiding at hotspots and festivals, promoting local life and culture, spreading the message of hospitality: all these are on the agenda. Summer training prepares recruits with workshops, visits and team-building while mentorship and a competition give a boost to morale.

Some HKYAS hotspots and highlights

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Young Ambassadors say … “I used to be introverted, but now I’ve forgotten my shyness and discovered my strengths.” Chan Andrew Gachun “Helping visitors see the hospitable side of Hong Kong means putting myself in their shoes.” Leung Hoi-chun “We try to add value for tourists at Hong Kong’s events. Their smiles lighten our hearts in return.” Wong Chun-hong “Being a Young Ambassador adds colour to my life.” Chan Man-chun “The tourists thank us so sincerely that it brings us a sense of satisfaction and pride.” Kwan Wing-yau “This is more than a voluntary service, it is a leadership development programme.” Lee To-man

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Hong Kong Wetland Park Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Ngong Ping 360 Ocean Park Peak Tower PMQ Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Times Square

Hong Kong events with HKYAS • • • • • • • •

Chinese New Year Night Parade Cheung Chau Bun Festival Parade Dragon Boat Carnival Longines Masters Grand Slam Show Jumping Mid-Autumn Urban Lantern Carnival New Year Countdown Celebrations Wine & Dine Festival Well-wishing Festival in Lam Tsuen

Partners Organizers HKFYG and Tourism Commission Co-organizer Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence More details yas.hkfyg.org.hk Enquiries Gigi Li or Martin Nam 3586 8458 Deadlines for 2019 applicants Online 23.59 hours 1 July 2019 Hard copy* application deadline 1700 hours 28 June 2019 *Hard copy deliveries by hand or postmarked mail to: The Secretariat, Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme, Youth Exchange Unit, 4/F, HKFYG Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong 39

HKFYG June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

Summer’s here with lots to do W

ith more choice than ever in this year’s Summer Youth Programme, here is just a taste of what’s on offer, from sports to arts and from STEM to films at HKFYG Youth SPOTs and other venues around the city.

Sports Camp 5-day Challenge Date

Venue

Age Activities

Organizer Contact

24-28 July

Tsuen Wan Indoor Sports Centre and outdoor locations 8 to 12 City running, experiencing Lamma Island, tree-climbing, water sports indoor challenges and sports design Community Team Sports Lily Tse 2413 6669

STEM LEADer Science Camp Dates 23-25 July Age 8 to 12 Venue Jockey Club Outdoor Training Centre Activities Creative coding, innovative, fun science, experiments, aerial principal and controlling drones, solar power, paper boat-making Certificates LEAD Lab certificates for successful finishers Organizers Youth SPOTs Contact Kee Chow 2498 3333

Work Training for Youth Date June to August

Venue 21 Youth SPOTs Age 14 to 35 Activities Interview practice and job experience Organizer Youth SPOTs Contact Danny Shum 27062638

Water and Land Challenge Young Leader Training Date

Venue Age

I want to be Screenwriter 2019 Date

Venue Age

Jockey Club Jat Min Youth SPOT 8 to 12

Activities

Practice and sharing Screenwriting

Organizer

Jockey Club Jat Min Youth SPOT

Contact

Activities

12 July to 30 August (Every Friday) 5.30-6.30pm

Organizer

Fay Ho 2647 0744

Contact

Summer Arts Tutor Training Programme Date

12-16 August

Heng Fa Chuen and outdoor venues

Internship: 18 July - 15 August (Every Thursday)

8 to 11 Intensive training in self- and time management, communication and problem-solving skills with workshops, day camp, water sports, wild camp and sharing Heng Fa Chuen Youth SPOT Yau Hoi-to 2557 0142

Workshop: 5-28 June (Every Wednesday and Friday)

Venue Age

Jockey Club Tseung Kwan O Youth SPOT 17 to 25

Activities

Learning about children, craftsmanship and internship

Organizer

Jockey Club Tseung Kwan O Youth SPOT

Contact

Scarlett Leung 2623 3121

RoboKit Korean Robot Programming Introduction

Date 21 July to 18 August (Every Sunday) 10.15-11.45am Venue Jockey Club Tin Yuet Youth SPOT

Age 8 to 12 Activities Making robots, creating STEM workbooks, learning and Rogic Programming skills and computing languages like C-language Organizer Jockey Club Tin Yuet Youth SPOT Contact Joey Li 2445 5777

Community Documentary Production Date 16 July to 27 August

Venue Shau Kei Wan District & Youth SPOT Age 14 or above Activities Making films about ethnic minorities and new immigrants Organizer Jockey Club Shaukiwan Youth SPOT Contact Mavis Ho 2885 9353

Full details easymember.hk/eportal/program/main.aspx 41

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HKFYG’s 4th

Five-Year Plan The future is unpredictable and full of exciting possibilities. The Federation’s vision, mission and values are encapsulated in its fourth Five-Year Plan, as well as the challenges and opportunities that are envisaged.

Equipping youth for the future HKFYG will strive to promote two concepts in the next five years, believing that they denote crucial areas in which young people need to be equipped for the future. The first is “Wellness Mind”. The stress brought about by living in a highly competitive society represents hazards to both physical and emotional health. “Wellness Mind” is about cultivating a mindset that results in a balanced physical, emotional and social life. Wellness has become an essential health concept, embracing emotional wellbeing, and so HKFYG will promote emotional wellness among students and in the community through public educational programmes. Media literacy and positive psychology programmes will also be offered, aiming to prevent overindulgence by young people online and build a set of positive values. Acquiring new perspectives and the knowledge and skills which enhance employability is the second concept to be emphasized in the next five years. Enabling youth to seize their future opportunities is the goal and the concept is called “Future Skills”. Such skills are the core of the “HSBC Future Skills Development 42

Project,” a flagship HKFYG programme. Its aim is to cultivate the ability needed to excel in financial planning, strengthen the capacity for work and enable youth to meet the challenges of future innovation.

Advocacy

Wellness Mind & Future Skills

Deepening Engagement

Enhancing Professionalism

Embracing Innovation

Pillar Approach

Service design and delivery

Enhancing Professionalism

To ensure the quality and efficiency of our services, a three-pillar approach will be adopted for service design and delivery, under the banners of “Deepening Engagement”, “Enhancing Professionalism” and “Embracing Innovation.”

It has always been HKFYG’s mission to provide professional services that facilitate the development of young people’s potential while helping those in need or at risk. An evidence-based approach for more accurate problem-identification and more effective intervention can enhance the Federation’s professionalism, especially given the challenges of urban life. This approach will be supported by a database for evaluation and improvement. Evaluative mechanisms will be strengthened to examine the impact of programmes and services through key performance indicators (KPIs). Measuring social impact and analyzing user satisfaction feedback will be included. Risk management is also important to ensure the wellbeing of service users and accountability to the public while building a competent, professional workforce with a broad perspective and in-depth knowledge.

Deepening Engagement With over 450,000 youth members and 220,000 registered youth volunteers, it is of vital importance to engage closely with them. To achieve this, user-centred design will finetune services to provide a better user experience and youth participation will be strongly encouraged to increase deeper involvement. Customized services will target the needs and expectations of different age groups and the engagement of various stakeholders will also be strengthened to create greater synergy and impact. Data management and analysis will be emphasized to build more efficient systems to forecast youth’s needs and service trends.

Embracing Innovation HKFYG believes that the growth of an organization depends on its ability to change and innovate. For this, encouraging learning and creativity are keys to success. In the coming five years, HKFYG is committed to building an innovative culture and encouraging both active learning and the sharing of knowledge, embracing change to stay agile while being proactive to meet youth’s needs. Technology will continue to play an important part in the upgrading of the Federation’s systems and the application of its services. Greater efforts will also be made in R&D through a data-driven approach.

More details about the work of HKFYG hkfyg.org.hk/ *Note The 4th Five Year Plan was published with the 2019-20 Annual Plan in April 2019. 43

Reduce and recycle Stepping up efforts

educing waste and increasing recycling has had a slow start in Hong Kong. What should the government do about it?

According to Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department, the amount of municipal solid waste per capita has continued to rise steadily since 2011. In 2017, it not only reached 1.45kg per head per day, the highest level since 1991, but also failed to meet the interim target stated in the Blueprint for Sustainable Use of Resources 2013–2022* of 1kg per person per day.

Key points from respondents

In such a densely populated city as Hong Kong, the growth in waste generation has created a huge challenge, especially when the management system relies on landfills. Recycling is an important part of any waste management system but statistics show that the overall recycling rate actually dropped from 52% in 2010 to 32% in 2017. Serious systemic failure is evident. Given that the recycling rate of domestic waste is even lower - only 23% in 2017 - the failure is shocking.

● Among the latter, 63% cited inconvenience as their reason

In the month before survey: ● Approximately 60% had occasionally or frequently recycled plastic (66%), paper (60.6%) or metal (59.4%) ● Over 31% had never or seldom recycled garbage

3 main barriers ● Lack of adequate policy and regulations ● Difficulties faced by the recycling industry ● Inconvenient recycling facilities

Recommendations ● Improvement of legislation for waste reduction and recycling ● Increased and improved recycling facilities ● Strengthened support for the recycling industry ● “Plastic Free Days” to promote waste reduction and environmentfriendliness

Comments from Youth I.D.E.A.S. think tank members

Report No. 40 HKFYG Youth I.D.E.A.S. Society and Livelihood group Published title Stepping up Efforts in Reducing and Recycling Waste in Hong Kong Respondents 520 15-34 year-olds More details yrc.hkfyg.org.hk/2019/03/28/yi040/

Aaron Mou, deputy group convener, & Jenny Liu, group member

Enquiries Beji Ho 3755 7042

“Most importantly, the government needs to attend urgently to the rebuilding of public confidence in recycling as a whole by ensuring the entire process is properly managed. In order to strengthen support for the local recycling industry, the government subsidies should be provided. We also recommend that government promotes waste reduction and environmentallyfriendly lifestyles by establishing plastic-free days.

Read more * epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/prob_solutions/ WFdev_intro.html ** epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/pro_ responsibility/index.html

Alan Yip, group convener, & Jewel Ho, group member “Hong Kong lags behind its neighbours where waste reduction and recycling legislation are concerned. We suggest the immediate extension of the government’s existing Producer Responsibility Schemes** to cover packing materials and containers such as aluminium cans and paper-packed products. We also suggest trialling a compulsory recycling at designated public housing estates, schools and government buildings. In the longer term, the relevant authorities should also formulate legislation to make it mandatory for residents throughout Hong Kong to separate recyclable items from trash before disposal.”

Honours and Awards Credibility of Hong Kong’s System

ixed responses to this survey includ the weak connection between the system and the general public, and unfamiliarity with its workings.

The underlying principle of any honours system is recognition of those who have given dedicated service or have made outstanding contributions or sustained achievements. There is widespread belief that a good system can help establish role models, encourage participation in public service and increase sense of belonging. Naturally, the fairness and credibility of such a system comes under scrutiny. The HKSAR honours system was established about 20 years ago and offers General Awards, Bravery Awards and Disciplined Services/ ICAC Awards. Anyone can make a nomination and recipients can be from any sector and all walks of life. Most nominations are made by government bureaux and departments. The Honours and Non-official Justices of the Peace Selection Committee then makes recommendations for the approval of the Chief Executive. As of 2018, more than 6,000 honours had been bestowed. Sources protocol.gov.hk/eng/honours/hon_type.html protocol.gov.hk/eng/honours/doc/Honours_Statistics.pdf

Key points from respondents ● Over 95% say acknowledging contributions to society is important. ● Almost 80% say a credible honours and awards system could enhance support for the government. ● About 60% say they have not considered nominating anyone and 30% of those in this group say they know nobody who is worthy. ● While 58% of those who have heard of the HKSAR’s honours and awards system say the honours were welldeserved, 37% say recipients have not lived up to them. ● 39% say the poor reputation of some recipients has damaged the system's credibility and 35% say the reason for its vulnerability is the chance of corruption.

Comments from Youth I.D.E.A.S. think tank members

Report No. 41 HKFYG Youth I.D.E.A.S. Governance & Constitutional Development group Published title Advancing the Honours and Awards System of the HKSAR Respondents 522 people aged 18+, four academics or experts and one public award recipient More details [in Chinese] yrc.hkfyg.org.hk/2019/04/29/yi041 Enquiries Sharon Cheung 3755 7039

Ray Poon, convener “The findings show that there is appreciation for a valid honours and awards system among the general public. However, since some respondents are not clear about the criteria for receiving honours or how to nominate a person, we looked to overseas experience for guidance and found that a nomination form with guidelines could make the process easier and more convenient.” Ansel Lam, deputy convener “There is lack of transparency in the system and the general public is unclear about its operation and selection criteria. Publicly available aggregated data about the system, better promotion of its procedures could help improve its credibility.” Read more about honours and awards Hong Kong: protocol.gov.hk/eng/honours/hon_type.html Britain: royal.uk/queen-and-honours

ICT education at junior secondary level

ow highly do students rate their ability in ICT, what are their teachers’ expectations and how positive are young people about studying ICT at junior secondary level?

According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, about 14% of jobs might be replaced by automation in future so enhancing students’ abilities in information and communication technologies (ICT) is important for careers.

Key points from respondents

This study asked for views on the value and effectiveness of current ICT education in Hong Kong, the ways in which schools implement such education and the coverage of the curriculum.

● There is a significant difference between teachers’ and students’ evaluation of ability in 9 out of 11 areas of ICT listed by the survey.

● 99% of teachers expect students to use ICT tools for learning. 96% of teachers expect students to be able to use ICT tools in daily life.

● The majority of students claim to only recognize the names of ICT tools or simple operation procedures.

Findings show that ICT education at junior secondary level is thought to play an important role in developing problem-solving skills and the ability to adopt ICT tools both in learning and daily life thereafter. It can also enable enhanced information literacy and life-long learning.

● ICT teachers say their two major challenges are keeping up with ICT developments for curriculum review purposes (53.5%) and not having enough lesson time (50.5%). ● Students say that schools allocate 1.96 periods to ICT lessons on average per week, matching the government’s recommended level. ● Students prefer taught information-based lectures to participation-based project or presentation work in ICT.

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● Students think ICT is less important than other subjects, differing significantly from teachers.

Report No. 42 HKFYG Youth I.D.E.A.S. Education and Innovation group Published title Increasing the Efficacy of ICT Education at Junior Secondary Levels Respondents 590 HKFYG secondary students and 101 ICT teachers More details [in Chinese] yrc.hkfyg.org.hk/2019/05/26/yi042/ Enquiries Angus Choi 3755 7038

Comments from Youth I.D.E.A.S. think tank members Derren Lam and Silver Ng “We recommend that the Curriculum Development Council strengthens ICT education at junior secondary level by requiring schools to allocate at least 5% or 2 periods per week to it.” Daneil Cheung “Information overload is common in the cyber world so it is important to equip students with the ability to verify the authenticity of online information and to use it in an ethical manner. Therefore, we recommend the introduction of information literacy as compulsory content of the ICT curriculum with at least 10% of ICT lesson time dedicated to it.” Dickson Kwok “The Government is giving subsidies up to HK$1 million to schools in the IT Innovation Lab in Secondary Schools Programme. We suggest schools use this to redress the current limitations. Possible ways include organizing advanced lessons for students talented in ICT and introducing external partners to practise innovative teaching methods including experiential learning.”

Development of whole person wellness H

ong Kong academics and specialists write about how Hong Kong youth develop a rounded sense of wellness and how they can be helped to overcome challenges in the process. “Whole-Person Development Framework for Secondary Students in Hong Kong” by Lau Ming Wai, Ambrose Wong and Tsang Wai-kit of youth issues think tank, MWYO. The authors describe a project that aims to establish a framework and reference for a review of student development policies and initiatives in the education sector. They say Hong Kong people tend to judge students according to a “Score high, fly higher” ethos when successful, meaningful lives actually depend on health and wellness, a wide variety of life skills, literacies and global awareness. “Positive Youth Development through Sports in Hong Kong” by Lobo Louie of Hong Kong Baptist University. Dr Louie explores the ways in which sport promotes positive development and looks at the difficulties and challenges encountered in Hong Kong. He says sport is not only about physical fitness but also brings cognitive and mental health benefits. “Discussion of Adolescent Obesity in Hong Kong” by Bernice Cheung, Denise Lee, Ruth Chan and Jean Woo of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. More and more Hong Kong adolescents are overweight or obese. The authors introduce the current situation and discuss contributing factors, health consequences and approaches to tackle the rising prevalence of obesity. “Youth Smoking Trends and Derived Health Problems in Hong Kong” by William Li of the University of Hong Kong. Evidence shows that the negative effects of smoking accounts for the premature death in twothirds of all smokers, writes Dr Li. It is especially hazardous for those who start smoking early and the use of electronic cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products by youth is an alarming upward trend.

“Adolescents' Emotional Distress: Current Situation and Intervention” by HKFYG’s Hsu Sui-man and Wong Ying-ying. Adolescents experience rapid physical and emotional changes as well as challenges in school and interpersonal relationships. These can create great stress which, left unresolved, may lead to emotional pain, say the authors. They emphasize the importance of practical experience in promoting emotional health education. “Preventing Youth Suicide – Developing Positive Attitudes and Values” by Paul Yip, Angie Shum, Daniel Lung and Eliza Lai of HKU’s HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention. The authors describe a school network project that promotes evidence-based mental health enhancement with cognitive behavioural therapy and positive psychology. The results, at a time when youth suicide has been on the rise, indicate a certain level of success. “Positive Education and the Whole-Person Mental Wellness of College Students” by Alex Chan of Hong Kong Shue Yan University. Some post-secondary institutions have launched courses on positive education in the expectation of improving students’ mental wellness. The author suggests that it is necessary to consider a longterm development blueprint for implementation.

Journal of Youth Studies Number 41 Available online yrc.hkfyg.org.hk/en/2019/03/29/volume-21-issue-no-1serial-no-41-development-of-youths-whole-person-wellness/ Hard copy original price HK $100 Discounts 2 or more copies HK$80. Students HK$50 Plus Postage and packing Enquiries and orders Ada Wong 3755 7036 yr@hkfyg.org.hk

HKFYG June 2019 | Youth Hong Kong

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Dragon 100

Innovation and Sustainability 27 July - 3 August 2019 The annual Dragon 100 programme, organized by The Dragon Foundation, brings together Chinese 18-35 year-olds with academic achievements and commitment to the community. This year’s delegation from around the world will visit Hong Kong and Chengdu. Focus Rapid technological advancement, sustainable development efforts, rich Chinese cultural heritage Includes Plenary sessions, visits to corporations, cultural visits Goals for participants Innovative ideas, better knowledge of China, wider social networks The Dragon Foundation’s aim is to facilitate networks among Chinese youth worldwide, encouraging creativity and participation in community building. Recruiting now dragonfoundation. net/2019Dragon100 50

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