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Rehabilitated Youths Explore China's History and Technology on Greater Bay Area Exchange Tour

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Rehabilitated Youths Explore China's History and Technology on Greater Bay Area Exchange Tour

2026-02-09 18:55 Last Updated At:02-10 15:46

Young rehabilitated persons conclude Greater Bay Area exchange tour in Zhuhai

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields.

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To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting an intelligent technology company in Zhuhai today (February 9) to learn about the nation's research, development and application of unmanned surface vessels. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting an intelligent technology company in Zhuhai today (February 9) to learn about the nation's research, development and application of unmanned surface vessels. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a space centre in Zhuhai on February 8 to learn about the nation's achievements in aerospace technology. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a space centre in Zhuhai on February 8 to learn about the nation's achievements in aerospace technology. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a general aircraft company in Zhuhai on February 8 to gain an understanding of national aircraft research and development, aircraft manufacturing and operational services. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a general aircraft company in Zhuhai on February 8 to gain an understanding of national aircraft research and development, aircraft manufacturing and operational services. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a Chinese medicine hospital in Foshan on February 7 to understand the long history of Chinese medicine and the development of the healthcare system. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a Chinese medicine hospital in Foshan on February 7 to understand the long history of Chinese medicine and the development of the healthcare system. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows the tour's sponsor, Mr Ha Chung-kin (front row, first left), leading young rehabilitated persons to experience the making of Chinese traditional handicraft at a school in Foshan on February 7, enabling them to understand the profound Chinese history and culture. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows the tour's sponsor, Mr Ha Chung-kin (front row, first left), leading young rehabilitated persons to experience the making of Chinese traditional handicraft at a school in Foshan on February 7, enabling them to understand the profound Chinese history and culture. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a school in Foshan on February 7, during which a young rehabilitated person shared his rehabilitation experiences. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a school in Foshan on February 7, during which a young rehabilitated person shared his rehabilitation experiences. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows the tour's sponsor, Mr Ha Chung-kin (right), leading a young rehabilitated person to experience the making of Chinese traditional handicraft at a school in Foshan on February 7, enabling him to understand the profound Chinese history and culture. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows the tour's sponsor, Mr Ha Chung-kin (right), leading a young rehabilitated person to experience the making of Chinese traditional handicraft at a school in Foshan on February 7, enabling him to understand the profound Chinese history and culture. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting the San Tan Geming Shiji Exhibition Hall on February 7. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting the San Tan Geming Shiji Exhibition Hall on February 7. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Fourteen young rehabilitated persons began their exchange tour in Foshan on February 7. They first visited the San Tan Geming Shiji Exhibition Hall to learn about modern Chinese history, followed by a visit to a local school to interact with teachers and students, gaining insights into the local learning environment. They then proceeded to a Chinese medicine hospital to understand the long history of Chinese medicine and the development of the healthcare system. Participants subsequently headed to Zhuhai to participate in educational activities at a general aircraft company and a space centre to gain an understanding of national aircraft research and development, aircraft manufacturing and operational services as well as its achievements in aerospace technology. They also visited an intelligent technology company to learn about the nation's research, development and application of unmanned surface vessels.

A participating youth, Ah Ming (pseudonym), who had not returned to the Chinese Mainland for years, stated that during the "black-clad violence" in 2019, he and his friends were incited and misled by newspapers to commit violent acts on the street. He was subsequently sentenced to imprisonment, bearing the legal consequences of his actions. With the help of the Correctional Services Department (CSD)'s rehabilitation services, Ah Ming said he hopes to turn over a new leaf and reintegrate into society, making a contribution to Hong Kong and the homeland.

Ah Ming added that he previously had misunderstandings about the Chinese Mainland due to being misled. This trip has broadened his horizons significantly, not only allowing him to learn about Chinese history and culture, but also providing an opportunity for him to ride a high-speed train for the first time and visit technology enterprises, so that he could understand in person the rapid development of the country. He appreciated the CSD for the meticulous arrangements, which allowed him to rediscover his homeland.

The Exchange Tour is an extension of the Department's targeted rehabilitation programme, the Project PATH. Participants include youths under supervision who were involved in the "black-clad violence". The tour aims, through visits and observation, to allow participants to learn and understand the profound Chinese history and culture as well as to witness the nation's prosperous development, thereby deepening their understanding of national conditions and development and fostering their sense of belonging to the country and national identity.

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting an intelligent technology company in Zhuhai today (February 9) to learn about the nation's research, development and application of unmanned surface vessels. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting an intelligent technology company in Zhuhai today (February 9) to learn about the nation's research, development and application of unmanned surface vessels. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a space centre in Zhuhai on February 8 to learn about the nation's achievements in aerospace technology. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a space centre in Zhuhai on February 8 to learn about the nation's achievements in aerospace technology. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a general aircraft company in Zhuhai on February 8 to gain an understanding of national aircraft research and development, aircraft manufacturing and operational services. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a general aircraft company in Zhuhai on February 8 to gain an understanding of national aircraft research and development, aircraft manufacturing and operational services. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a Chinese medicine hospital in Foshan on February 7 to understand the long history of Chinese medicine and the development of the healthcare system. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a Chinese medicine hospital in Foshan on February 7 to understand the long history of Chinese medicine and the development of the healthcare system. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows the tour's sponsor, Mr Ha Chung-kin (front row, first left), leading young rehabilitated persons to experience the making of Chinese traditional handicraft at a school in Foshan on February 7, enabling them to understand the profound Chinese history and culture. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows the tour's sponsor, Mr Ha Chung-kin (front row, first left), leading young rehabilitated persons to experience the making of Chinese traditional handicraft at a school in Foshan on February 7, enabling them to understand the profound Chinese history and culture. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a school in Foshan on February 7, during which a young rehabilitated person shared his rehabilitation experiences. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting a school in Foshan on February 7, during which a young rehabilitated person shared his rehabilitation experiences. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows the tour's sponsor, Mr Ha Chung-kin (right), leading a young rehabilitated person to experience the making of Chinese traditional handicraft at a school in Foshan on February 7, enabling him to understand the profound Chinese history and culture. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows the tour's sponsor, Mr Ha Chung-kin (right), leading a young rehabilitated person to experience the making of Chinese traditional handicraft at a school in Foshan on February 7, enabling him to understand the profound Chinese history and culture. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting the San Tan Geming Shiji Exhibition Hall on February 7. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for three days and two nights of exchanges, so that they could learn about the country's history and culture as well as its developments in various fields. Photo shows young rehabilitated persons visiting the San Tan Geming Shiji Exhibition Hall on February 7. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Applications open for Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellowships and Scholarships 2027/28

The following is issued on behalf of the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council:

The Sir Edward Youde Memorial (SEYM) Fund Council reminded interested applicants today (August 3) that the SEYM Overseas Fellowships and Scholarships and the SEYM Overseas Fellowships and Scholarships for Disabled Students for the 2027/28 academic year have been open for applications since June 22. The closing date is September 4, 2026.

The fellowships and scholarships aim at encouraging outstanding students to pursue further studies in renowned institutions overseas. Awardees should aspire to contribute to Hong Kong and be ready to give back to the community upon graduation.

The fellowships are for overseas studies leading to postgraduate degrees either by research or coursework. The maximum value of a fellowship is HK$300,000 per year, tenable for up to three years for a doctoral degree or two years for a master's degree. The scholarships are for overseas studies leading to undergraduate degrees. The maximum value of a scholarship is HK$280,000 per year, tenable for up to three years.

The applicants will be responsible for fulfilling all application procedures and admission requirements of the academic institutions of their choice.

Information notes for the applications are available on the website of the Student Finance Office of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/resources/forms/form.htm). Applicants should submit the completed form through the GovHK website (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/sfo031/en/). For details, please visit the website of the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund (www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/seymf/en/whatwedo/index.htm), or call (852) 3752 8711 or (852) 3752 8704.

Shortlisted applicants of the Overseas Fellowships and Scholarships will be invited to attend interviews in Hong Kong. The first round of interviews is scheduled for December 2026 or January 2027. If found suitable, applicants will be invited for a final interview to be held in January or February 2027. For the Overseas Fellowships and Scholarships for Disabled Students, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in Hong Kong in January or February 2027.

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