Policy Address

Optimising Human Capital

Attracting Talent

49.       To attract more talent to Hong Kong, we maintain an open immigration policy.  In 2007, more than 33 000 talented people from the Mainland and overseas came to live and work in Hong Kong — almost double the tally of five years ago.  To expand our pool of talent, we launched the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme in June 2006.  As a further step, in January this year, we relaxed some restrictions under the Scheme.  So far, more than 700 applicants have been accepted under the Scheme.

Investing in Education

50.       From the 2008-09 school year, the Government has fully subsidised students in public secondary schools, including senior secondary education.  The New Senior Secondary Curriculum will be implemented from the 2009-10 school year.  This will mark a key milestone in our educational development.  The curriculum and assessment changes aim to promote whole-person development and life-long learning among students.  We will give full support to schools in implementing these initiatives.  In parallel, we will continue to commit additional resources to enhance the quality of English teaching and learning.

 

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