Appointments of convenor and members of Working Group on Patriotic Education
The Government today (May 4) announced the appointment of Dr Eliza Chan Ching-har as the convenor of the Working Group on Patriotic Education (Working Group) under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee (CBLPSC), and four new members, namely, Mr Chan Yung, Ms Quince Chong Wai-yan, Dr Jane Lee Ching-yee and Mr Ken Lee Kwong-yu. Their terms commence today and are effective until December 31, 2027.
The Chairman of the CBLPSC and the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, said, "Dr Eliza Chan is currently serving as a member of the Executive Council. She has rich experience in public affairs. I trust that under her leadership, the Working Group can further combine efforts of the Government and the community in enhancing the awareness and sense of patriotism among the people of Hong Kong, to take forward patriotic education in an all-round manner.
"The four newly appointed members are leaders from relevant sectors of the society and have ample experience in the school education; local community; history, politics, economy and culture; and media sectors. I sincerely look forward to working with all members of the Working Group to further promote patriotism and ensure its continuity from generation to generation," he added.
The Working Group is responsible for advising the Government on the overall programme and strategy for promoting patriotic education, the implementation of related work, co-ordination and collaboration between government departments and non-governmental organisations, as well as other relevant matters.
Following is the membership list of the Working Group (the terms of all members are effective until December 31, 2027):
Convenor
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Dr Eliza Chan Ching-har
Non-official members
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Mr Chan Yung
Mr Stanley Choi Tak-shing
Ms Quince Chong Wai-yan
Professor Gu Min-kang
Mr Kwok Wing-keung
Ms Cally Kwong Mei-wan
Professor Lau Chi-pang
Dr Jane Lee Ching-yee
Mr Ken Lee Kwong-yu
Mr Lee Luen-fai
Dr James Li Tsz-shu
Ms Melissa Kaye Pang
Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai
Mr Wong Kam-leung
Ms Connie Wong Wai-ching
Mr Yang Yong
Official members
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Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs
Secretary for the Civil Service
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism
Secretary for Education
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs
Secretary for Security
Director of Home Affairs
Director of Information Services
Director of Leisure and Cultural Services
Director-General of Trade and Industry
Solicitor General
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Five-day Mediation Week 2026 launched today
Mediation Week 2026, organised by the Department of Justice (DoJ), was officially launched today (May 4) under the theme "Mediate First: An Attempt of Mediation, Harvests Abundant Harmony". The five-day programme comprises seminars on disputes related to schools, sports, the elderly and neighbourhoods, with a view to promoting mediation as a friendly way to amicably resolve disputes and conflicts, and to build a more harmonious community.
The opening of Mediation Week was marked by a School Mediation Seminar with the theme "Capital of Mediation: You are the Future" this morning. In the first session, students trained in peer mediation showcased how mediation builds communication skills and fosters peaceful resolutions, discovering the benefits of peer mediation in creating a harmonious school environment and empowering students to address disputes collaboratively. The second session featured winners from different divisions of the Mediation Essay Competition 2026 sharing their views on mediation, followed by a prize presentation ceremony. This year, for the very first time, the Competition extended beyond Hong Kong, reaching out to students in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to share their stories and thinking about mediation.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, in his closing remarks at the event, encouraged students to flexibly make use of mediation skills and attain win-win solutions in a peaceful and rational manner. He said that young people are the future and hope of society, and that the DoJ is committed to embedding a mediation culture in their hearts. Kicking off with the School Mediation Seminar, this year's Mediation Week aims to promote, starting from schools, the values of diversified solutions and harmonious relationships, Mr Lam added.
With the support of the DoJ and the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy as the key sponsors, the Global Mediation Summit, organised by the International Organization for Mediation, will be held as the finale on Friday (May 8) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The summit will bring together leading mediation experts, policymakers and industry leaders from around the world to explore frontier topics such as cross-cultural international mediation, financial and investment dispute mediation, and the development of a global mediation ecosystem, thereby building Hong Kong into a "global capital of mediation".
Fully supported by dispute resolution services organisations, government departments and other relevant organisations, Mediation Week 2026 will also feature the following events this week:
May 5
*Sports Mediation Seminar
May 6
*Elder Mediation Seminar - Conflict to Care: The Role of Mediation in Elder Disputes
May 7
*Building a Leak-Free Future
For more details of Mediation Week 2026, please visit its dedicated website.
Mediation Week 2026, organised by the Department of Justice, was officially launched today (May 4). The opening of Mediation Week was marked by the thematic event: School Mediation Seminar this morning. Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, delivering his closing remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Mediation Week 2026, organised by the Department of Justice, was officially launched today (May 4). The opening of Mediation Week was marked by the thematic event: School Mediation Seminar this morning. Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC (back row, seventh right), and the Law Officer (Civil Law), Mr Clifford Tavares (back row, sixth right), with students representatives from 2025/26 Hong Kong Mediation Council Limited Peer Mediation Training. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Mediation Week 2026, organised by the Department of Justice, was officially launched today (May 4). The opening of Mediation Week was marked by the thematic event: School Mediation Seminar this morning. Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC (centre), and the Law Officer (Civil Law), Mr Clifford Tavares (second right), with the representatives of the co-organisers. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Mediation Week 2026, organised by the Department of Justice, was officially launched today (May 4). The opening of Mediation Week was marked by the thematic event: School Mediation Seminar this morning. Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC (back row, centre), and the Law Officer (Civil Law), Mr Clifford Tavares (back row, fifth right), with winners of the Mediation Essay Competition 2026. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Mediation Week 2026, organised by the Department of Justice, was officially launched today (May 4). The opening of Mediation Week was marked by the thematic event: School Mediation Seminar this morning. Photo shows Past District Governor of Rotary International District 3450 Dr Peter Pang (first right) with the top three winners in the senior division of the Mediation Essay Competition 2026 at the sharing session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
