Civil Service College organises seminar on "The Prospects and Implications of Major Changes in the Middle East"
The Civil Service College (CSC) of the Civil Service Bureau held a seminar on"The Prospects and Implications of Major Changes in the Middle East"today (July 22)as part ofits "Holistic Approach to National Security" seminar series. The seminar was delivered by the Director of the Institute of Middle East Studies, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Dr Liao Baizhi.
During the seminar, Dr Liao explored geopolitical developments in the Middle East and the significant implications of the situation in Iranon China, its relations with the Middle East, and the global landscape. The seminar enabled civil servants to holistically understand the impacts of international situation on national security.
Addressing the seminar, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, stated that geopolitics in the Middle East has impacts on the global political landscape, economic stability and supply-chain security. She emphasised that civil servants must pay attention to changes in theMiddle Eastsituation and assess the relevant risks, so as to effectively safeguard national security and long-term development interests while promoting the country's Belt and Road Initiative.
Around 300 officers of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, including politically appointed officials and middle- and senior-level civil servants, attended the seminar today, with some participants joining via video-conferencing.
Launched in 2023, the series provides a comprehensive understanding of the Holistic Approach to National Security, analyses the latest national security landscape under the context of great power rivalry, and addresses the challenges faced by the country in maintaining national security, to enhance civil servants' awareness of consciously safeguarding national security. The seminars are delivered by experts from China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations and the Center for a Holistic Approach to National Security.
Civil Service College organises seminar on "The Prospects and Implications of Major Changes in the Middle East" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Service College organises seminar on "The Prospects and Implications of Major Changes in the Middle East" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Service College organises seminar on "The Prospects and Implications of Major Changes in the Middle East" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE continues visit to Qinghai
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, continued his visit to Qinghai yesterday (July 21) and today (July 22).
Mr Tse first visited the Talatan photovoltaic industrial park yesterday, which is the first 10 million kilowatt-class solar power generation base on the Mainland. Leveraging rich solar and hydro resources in the area, the industrial park has built the "highest capacity solar power facility" and the "highest capacity hydro-solar power station" in the world respectively, and has successfully integrated photovoltaic power generation with ecological management of desertification. It assists locals in shepherding, improves the local ecological environment while promoting clean energy development.
On the afternoon of the same day, Mr Tse visited the Qinghai Lake National Park and the biodiversity conservation centre at Qinghai Lake to learn about the conservation work of plateau species, under the principles of scientific research and monitoring, rescue and breeding, and study-tour experience, as well as the maintenance of the unique ecosystem of plateau wetlands through ecological restoration.
Mr Tse first visited Gangshka Snow Peak in the Qilian Mountains this morning to learn about the "Leave No Trace" hiking mechanism for protecting local glacier and snow mountain ecosystems, with a view to balancing ecological protection with moderate tourism development. The delegation then visited the Qilian Mountain National Park Ecological Science Museum to learn about the development history of national parks across the globe and on the Mainland. They also gained a deeper understanding of the rich ecosystems, ecological value, biodiversity, scientific research and monitoring of the Qilian Mountain National Park, as well as its practical experience in promoting ecological protection education.
The valuable experience of Qinghai Province in successfully integrating green technology, new energy and ecological industries upholds the nation's key concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". This visit helps Hong Kong to more actively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan as the city advances its comprehensive green transition and formulates its First Five-Year Plan, thereby supporting the nation to achieve high-quality development.
Mr Tse will conclude his visit in Qinghai and return to Hong Kong tomorrow (July 23).
SEE continues visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE continues visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE continues visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE continues visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE continues visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE continues visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
