Customs YES Leads Youth Delegation on Cultural and Historical Exploration Tour to Tianjin

2026-04-11 19:42 Last Updated At：19:58

Customs YES co-organises "Where Rivers Meet the Sea: Customs History and Culture Exploration Tour to Tianjin" with Committee of Youth Activities in Hong Kong

Customs YES and the Committee of Youth Activities in Hong Kong co-organised the "Where Rivers Meet the Sea: Customs History and Culture Exploration Tour to Tianjin" from April 7 to today (April 11). Assistant Commissioner (Administration and Human Resource Development) of Customs and Excise Ms Phoebe Wong, together with members of the Honorary Presidents' Association and the Executive Committee of Customs YES, led a delegation of 40 Customs YES members to Tianjin to gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of Tianjin's history and culture, as well as its technological development through cultural experiences, company visits and the exploration of its customs history.

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Customs YES co-organises "Where Rivers Meet the Sea: Customs History and Culture Exploration Tour to Tianjin" with Committee of Youth Activities in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Customs YES co-organises "Where Rivers Meet the Sea: Customs History and Culture Exploration Tour to Tianjin" with Committee of Youth Activities in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The delegation first visited the Tianjin Xingang Customs Command Centre to learn about Tianjin's important historical role in external trade and shipping, and to understand the latest developments of modern customs in safeguarding national security and building Smart Customs. Delegation members were also briefed on the Smart Tianjin Port, gaining insights into the application of technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, autonomous driving and high-precision positioning in the smart port, as well as the innovative advantages of green port construction.

The delegation then visited Airbus (Tianjin) Final Assembly Company Limited to learn about the final assembly process of A320-family aircraft and advanced aviation manufacturing technologies. Subsequently, the delegation visited the "Uprising of the Two Airlines" Exhibition Hall, gaining a deeper understanding of its significance to the country's civil aviation development, as well as the latest advancements in national aviation technology.

During the trip, members visited the Master Kong Dream Exploration Park to learn about the development of modern food industries and the achievements of national brands in food safety and research and development. They also paid a visit to Nankai University to engage in exchanges with local students, strengthening ties between youths of the two places.

The delegation also explored multiple historical and cultural landmarks during the tour, including the Memorial to Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao, Tianjin Huoyuanjia School and Jingwumen Chinese Wulin Park, enhancing members' understanding of the nation's revolutionary history and Tianjin's diverse and profound cultural heritage.

This study tour received partial funding from the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission. Customs YES will continue to organise various exchange activities to promote youth development and foster a stronger sense of national identity and ethnic pride among its members.

Civil Aid Service Celebrates National Security Education Day with Open Day Event

CAS holds open day to promote National Security Education Day

In support of National Security Education Day, the Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the National Security Education Day and Open Day at its headquarters today (April 11) to enhance public awareness of national security and showcase the CAS's work and achievements.

The Permanent Secretary for Security, Mrs Apollonia Liu, officiated at the launch ceremony. In her speech, she said that safeguarding national security is not only the responsibility of the Government, but also requires the concerted efforts of the whole community. Every citizen, she added, should play their part as a guardian of national security.

She commended the work of the CAS on emergency rescue and public safety education. The CAS has been fully supporting and complementing the efforts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government on rescue operations, youth training, public safety promotion and national security education, contributing to the security and development of the country and the HKSAR, she said.

Mrs Liu also said that the CAS proactively introduced innovative technologies to enhance emergency rescue capabilities. For example, the use of drones and robotic dogs in search and rescue operations, as well as collaborating with other departments to research the application of artificial intelligence in mountain patrols and hillfire detection, striving to build a more modern and efficient safety defence for Hong Kong.

The Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong, said the CAS had organised exchange visits for the Cadet Corps on the Mainland to deepen their understanding of national security and the latest developments of the country. He said over 300 cadets will visit Beijing, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Hunan and Zhejiang to experience the pulse of national development. Each exchange visit, he added, had strengthened the cadets' sense of national identity, shared mission andresponsibility as members of the Chinese nation.

The Open Day featured a rich and engaging programme that attracted more than 4 000 visitors.

Apart from the emergency rescue and mountain search and rescue demonstrations, visitors also enjoyed music performances, a freestyle bicycle show, game booths and interactive activities. In addition, the Deputy Commissioner (Development and Youth) of the CAS, Dr Wong Kong-tin, gave a talk to explain the importance of national security to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and introduced the White Paper titled "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems" and highlighted the CAS' role in supporting national security.

The CAS will continue to uphold the principle of "one country, two systems" and safeguard national security while adhering to the spirit of "Serving the Community with Passion, Courage and Commitment" to build a better home for Hong Kong people.

Customs YES Leads Youth Delegation on Cultural and Historical Exploration Tour to Tianjin

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