Hong Kong's Environment Secretary Visits Qinghai to Enhance Ecological Collaboration and Clean Energy Initiatives

SEE begins visit to Qinghai

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, began his visit to Qinghai today (July 20), calling on the People's Government of Qinghai Province, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Qinghai Province, and the Qinghai Provincial Energy Administration.

In the morning, Mr Tse first visited Qinghai's "window of ecology" monitoring system, to learn about how the system utilises a high-definition remote network video monitoring system and AI automation and analytics technology. The system conducts long-distance, large-scale and comprehensive real-time high-definition video monitoring of typical ecological areas, natural landscapes and wildlife across the province. It also assists with inspections, regulatory and law enforcement actions on ecological and environmental protection.

Mr Tse then called on the Vice-Governor of the People's Government of Qinghai Province, Mr Liu Tao. Mr Tse said that Hong Kong and Qinghai have co-operated continuously on aspects such as ecological and environmental protection, green and low-carbon industries, as well as environmental technology in recent years. It is hoped that with Hong Kong's unique advantages of having strong support from the motherland and being closely connected to the world, Hong Kong can continue to leverage its roles as a "super connector" and a "super value-adder" to connect the Mainland with the rest of the world, further widening the room for co-operation between the two places.

Mr Tse also attended a meeting hosted by Mr Liu and participated in by the Communist Party Chief of the Department of Ecology and Environment of Qinghai Province, Mr Dong Yuyi, and officials from other relevant departments. During the meeting, both sides exchanged detailed views on strengthening communication on ecological and environmental policies and regulatory systems, scientific research and technological innovation co-operation, as well as talent training.

In the afternoon, Mr Tse visited the Clean Energy and Green Computing Power Dispatch Centre of Qinghai Province and met with the Director of the Qinghai Provincial Energy Administration, Mr Xu Haiming, to learn about Qinghai's work in promoting the use of zero-carbon energy. Mr Tse also learned about the real-time monitoring of provincial clean energy power generation and electricity consumption of key energy-using enterprises. Mr Tse said that as Qinghai is the national hub for the clean energy industry, this visit could help bring its advanced experience in developing green and low-carbon electricity to Hong Kong and facilitate Hong Kong's comprehensive green transition.

Mr Tse and the delegation also visited the Museum of Natural Resources of Qinghai Province on the same day, to learn about the geological evolution of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, as well as local efforts in protecting natural resources and the development of ecological civilisation.

Mr Tse will continue his visit to Qinghai tomorrow (July 21).

SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme open for applications

The Education Bureau (EDB) announced that the Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme (MUSSS) 2026/27 will be open for applications from eligible Hong Kong students from today (July 21) until September 21.

A spokesman for the EDB said that MUSSS would benefit Hong Kong students pursuing undergraduate studies in 217 designated Chinese Mainland institutions, including 165 institutions participating in the Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions for the 2026/27 academic year.

Eligible students may apply for a means-tested subsidy (only for those students who have passed the means test) or a non-means-tested subsidy under MUSSS. The subsidy under MUSSS is granted on a yearly basis, and the subsidised period covers the normal duration of the undergraduate programme pursued by the student concerned in the designated Chinese Mainland institution. Eligible applicants may only receive either a means-tested subsidy or a non-means-tested subsidy in the same academic year. MUSSS is not subject to any quota. It is envisaged that MUSSS will benefit most Hong Kong students who are pursuing undergraduate studies on the Chinese Mainland and have different financial needs.

The subsidy under MUSSS will be disbursed based on the distance between the locations of the institutions and Hong Kong, which will be grouped into three categories. Details of the subsidy rates under the different categories are set out in the Annex.

Details of MUSSS are available on the EDB website (www.edb.gov.hk/musss). Eligible students are required to submit their applications via the MUSSS Electronic Application Platform (musss.edb.gov.hk) or send the completed application forms by post to the EDB on or before September 21. The EDB expects to notify applicants of the application results in phases from the first quarter of 2027.

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