Dr. Choi Strengthens Educational Ties During Guangxi Visit, Emphasizes ASEAN Collaboration

2025-12-29 20:12 Last Updated At：12-30 13:06

SED continues visit to Guangxi

The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, continued her visit to Guangxi.

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SED continues visit to Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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SED continues visit to Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

This morning (December 29), Dr Choi met with representatives from the Department of Education of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and local institutions in Nanning. She learned about the latest developments in education in Guangxi and discussed ways to strengthen educational exchanges between Guangxi and Hong Kong.

Dr Choi said that Guangxi is an important gateway for the country to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and has been actively expanding educational co-operation with ASEAN countries. The Education Bureau of Hong Kong is also committed to attracting more students from around the world, particularly from ASEAN and other Belt and Road countries/regions to pursue studies in Hong Kong. Through enhancing mutual exchanges of experience in talent attraction and promoting collaboration, it will foster higher-quality education development and contribute to the national goal of building a leading country in education in the near future.

On the same day, Dr Choi visited Guangxi University, and toured its campus facilities to learn about the university's development and its collaboration with Hong Kong institutions in technology.

She then visited Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine where she met with its leadership to learn about its efforts in nurturing Chinese medicine professionals and promoting research in Chinese medicine. Dr Choi also met with Hong Kong students studying at the university to learn about their studies and daily lives, and shared with them the latest developments in Hong Kong.

On December 27, Dr Choi arrived in Nanning and met with Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Ms Lu Xinning that evening to exchange views on education issues of mutual concern.

On December 28, Dr Choi also met with Deputy Director-General of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Mr Song Haijun to discuss deepening collaboration in education between the two places. She also visited a patriotic education base in Nanning to learn how exhibitions and collections are used to promote patriotic education.

Dr Choi will return to Hong Kong tomorrow (December 30).

Hong Kong Film Series Showcases Culture and Cuisine in Washington DC

HKETO, Washington DC hosts "Hong Kong at the Movies"

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington DC (HKETO, Washington DC) presented a four-day film series titled "Hong Kong at the Movies" from March 23 (Washington time) for members of the Washington community, including members of the Federal government of the United States (US), congress, business associations, professional bodies, think tanks, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), private sector entities, diplomatic corps, and the local Hong Kong community.

The film series featured some of Hong Kong's most celebrated films, spanning genres from romance and drama to kung fu and science fiction. The event started with a special 25th anniversary screening of Wong Kar-wai's lavish "In the Mood for Love". Other films included Hong Kong's box office smash hit "The Last Dance", Stephen Chow's relentless slapstick comedy "Kung Fu Hustle", and the recent Hong Kong sensation "Back to the Past".

Addressing guests at the film screening, the Director of the HKETO, Washington DC, Ms Elania Luk, said that the film series was a good opportunity for the Washington DC community to know more about different facets of Hong Kong and its people through the lens of the film industry. "Hong Kong's creative talents draw us together through arts. The imaginations of our ingenious filmmakers, actors and choreographers have indelibly shaped global popular culture, particularly in the US, thanks to cinematic icons ranging from Bruce Lee to John Woo," Ms Luk said.

Ms Luk added that the film industry is an integral part of Hong Kong's status as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. She said that this year's Entertainment Expo Hong Kong, which coincides with the film series, marks key milestones of two of its founding events: the 30th anniversary of FILMART and the 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Film Festival. She noted that these flagship events reflect the creativity, economic influence, and international recognition of Hong Kong's storied entertainment sector. The film series also coincides with Art March, an art month in Hong Kong, bringing together various world-renowned arts and cultural summits, screenings, and performances.

Ms Luk went on to highlight the Government's complementary role in supporting the film industry through various initiatives to nurture talent, enhance production, expand markets, and build audiences.

In addition, to promote Hong Kong's unique food culture, attendees at each film screening were served a variety of Hong Kong street foods and local drinks, bringing Hong Kong cuisine to the taste buds of the Washington community. Attendees of the last screening also enjoyed an exhibition of curated paintings under the theme "Hong Kong food and drinks". The paintings were commissioned by the Social Welfare Department under the Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with various NGOs. The paintings, among other things, exemplify the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's efforts in unleashing the potential of persons with disabilities in artistic activities and their contribution to society. The total "Hong Kong experience" brought by the film series was well regarded by attendees.

The film series ran on March 23, 25, and 30 and April 1 at the AMC Georgetown cinema in Washington DC.

Dr. Choi Strengthens Educational Ties During Guangxi Visit, Emphasizes ASEAN Collaboration

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