In this era of rapid changes, understanding global economic trends is crucial for anyone invested in the development of their nation and society. Recently, students from Shenzhen Hong Kong Pui Kiu College Longhua Xinyi School (PKXYS) were honoured to be invited to the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, for in insightful dialogue with Mr. Paul CHAN Mo Po, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Representing secondary students, they actively participated in the discussion, describing the experience as both inspiring and rewarding.

The dialogue, themed "Global Economic Megatrends and Hong Kong's New Positioning and Developments," saw Mr. Paul CHAN draw on his deep economic expertise and extensive government experience to provide an insightful analysis of the current global economic landscape and challenges. He also discussed Hong Kong's emerging opportunities and role in this new era. The event, held at the SIN Wai Kin International Conference Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen,sparked a lively atmosphere and enthusiastic responses from the audience.

The three students who participated in this event described it as a valuable learning experience. They were honoured to hear Mr. Paul CHAN's insightful speech firsthand, appreciating both his profound academic knowledge and outstanding leadership. They noted that this experience not only deepened their understanding of the global economic landscape but also filled them with confidence and hope for Hong Kong's future.

11H1 Carrie

This event was extremely insightful. In just over an hour, I gained a deeper understanding of the internal and external factors shaping Hong Kong's economic future. It also made me realise how the economic concepts we learn in class are highly relevant to our everyday lives.

11H1 Parie

It's a great pleasure for me to represent PKXYS at this event. Through Mr. Paul CHAN's detailed presentation, I gained a fresh understanding of the global economic megatrends and Hong Kong's new positioning on the world stage. Asking Mr. CHAN questions during the session was a memorable experience, and his insightful responses addressed my concerns. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our school for this invaluable opportunity. Inspired and encouraged, I will strive to contribute to the development of our school, society, and the world.

10G1 Ian

Financial Secretary Mr. CHAN's lecture provided an in-depth analysis of Hong Kong's strengths and challenges in the global economic landscape. It made me realise that, despite geopolitical tensions and market fluctuations, Hong Kong continues to play a unique role as the financial hub connecting China and the world. This has given me great confidence in Hong Kong's financial future and enhanced my interest in economics and finance, motivating me to further explore these fields in the future.

This dialogue not only fostered greater exchange between our school and various sectors of society but also provided a valuable platform for our students to expand their international horizons and understand national affairs. Through Mr. Paul CHAN's insights, we gained a clearer appreciation of Hong Kong's vital role in the broader context of national development.

Looking ahead, our school will continue to uphold the educational philosophy of "Nurture Brilliant Generations" and promote exchanges and cooperation with renowned figures both at home and abroad, further enhancing our students' international mindedness and academic excellence. We are confident that, in the near future, our students will make outstanding contributions to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and China's integration into the world!

Speaker Profile:

The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po

GBM, GBS,

MH, JP 

Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR

Mr. Paul CHAN Mo-po is a Certified Public Accountant. He is a former President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Before joining the Government, Mr Chan held a number of public service positions including member of the Legislative Council and Chairman of Legal Aid Services Council. Mr Chan served as Secretary for Development from July 2012 to January 2017. He has been Financial Secretary since 2017.

 Author：Communications Department