Policy Address

63.         On the cultural front, Hong Kong offers the freedom and an environment conducive to artistic creation and cultural diversity.  Coupled with our efficient immigration control policies, we can attract artists, art groups and cultural organisations from all over the world to perform, exhibit works or participate in seminars and forums in Hong Kong.  Over the past years, Hong Kong has had cultural exchanges at different levels with some Belt and Road countries.  Hence, we can play an active role in cultural exchanges under the Belt and Road Initiative.

64.         On youth, various exchange programmes under the Home Affairs Bureau, such as the International Youth Exchange Programme and the Summer Exchange Programme organised in collaboration with the Commission on Youth, provide opportunities for two-way exchanges between young people from Hong Kong and other places.  These programmes enable young people to broaden their horizons, enrich their life experience and learn how to think from multiple perspectives.  To tie in with the Belt and Road Initiative, the Government will explore the feasibility of expanding these programmes to cover more Belt and Road countries.

65.         Many community organisations in Hong Kong, such as trade associations, youth bodies, social organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are energetic and flexible in their operation.  They organise many high-quality activities every year, and will be able to align with the Belt and Road Initiative by establishing and enhancing their connection and co-operation with counterparts in the Belt and Road countries. 

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