Hong Kong youngsters should prepare to be ambassadors to the world, Chief Executive John Lee says
- Chief executive says he is a fan of the diplomacy of Chinese foreign ministry representatives
- John Lee promises to promote Hong Kong on social media and support young people
Young Hongkongers should learn more about China and global affairs to prepare themselves to be ambassadors from the nation to the world, Chief executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Friday.
Lee, who said he was a fan of the Chinese foreign ministry’s spokespeople, promised to promote Hong Kong through social media and introduce new measures to support young people.
“I will deliver my first policy address in October and our public consultation has begun. I encourage students and friends from the education sector to express their views,” he said.
“I believe that everyone’s brainstorming will definitely help us to open a new chapter for young people in Hong Kong.”
Lee outlined his plans as he spoke to about 100 pupils, teachers and politicians at a prize-giving prize for the Hong Kong Cup inter-schools diplomatic knowledge contest.
He told the audience that pupils who took part in the competition must have watched remarks made by Chinese foreign ministry representatives Hua Chunying, Wang Wenbin and Zhao Lijian as they learned about Chinese diplomatic work.