Many young people are so disillusioned
Earlier this year, a youth policy consultation found that many young people were not interested in government plans to involve them in policymaking.
I think this is due to the breakdown of trust between our youth and the Hong Kong administration. It is a pity that so many of them feel this way, as the city will depend on them as future leaders.
If they are already giving up on their government, this does not bode well and calls into question the effectiveness of the administration. It needs the input of talented young adults when it comes to drafting the right policies that can help citizens of all ages and from different walks of life.
However, so many of these youth feel disillusioned, convinced that top officials will not listen to their ideas.
These officials need to recognise there is a problem and figure out how to deal with it and bridge the gap between them and young citizens.
As a young person in Hong Kong, I understand why this gap exists. I also realise that many youngsters are fully occupied with their studies or careers and have no time to participate in consultative groups that look at policymaking. But we cannot ignore what is happening around us. We have to show that we care about our society.