PolyU Holds Flag-raising Cerermonies
Since its establishment in January 2023, the PolyU Student Flag Raising Team has trained over 70 undergraduate and postgraduate students to perform flag-raising ceremonies on important days, such as New Year’s Day, HKSAR Establishment Day, the anniversary of the founding of PolyU and National Day. The team recruits new members every semester and provides training offered by professional organisations, such as the Hong Kong Army Cadets Association.
Various activities have been organised to enrich the experience for the team members, including a one-day military experience camp, a team-building day camp, exchange events with Flag Raising Teams from other universities, and setting up a promotion booth at the Orientation Showcase. Team members also had the opportunity to share their experience with Prof. Ben Young, Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) at lunch.
The PolyU Student Flag Raising Team Certificate Presentation and Appreciation Dinner was held on 23 May 2024 at U. Green. During the event, 25 members were promoted to Advance Members of the Team to recognise their outstanding performance. This recognition has nurtured a sense of belonging and encouraged Advance Members to take on more responsibility and commitment to hosting flag-raising ceremonies.
The First Seminar on Promotion of the Basic Law and the Hong Kong National Security Law for Tertiary Institutions
Organised by the Hong Kong Basic Law Foundation and supported by PolyU, the First Seminar on Promotion of the Basic Law and the Hong Kong National Security Law for Tertiary Institutions was held on 26 October 2023, at the Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub. It attracted a large number of PolyU staff and students, and received an enthusiastic response.
The keynote speaker was Mr Hsu Hoi-shan MH, Director and President of the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre, a Member of the Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development, and a Member of the RTHK Board of Advisors. Mr Hsu used vivid real-life examples to explain the importance of the Basic Law of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong National Security Law in relation to the “One Country, Two Systems” principle. He also exchanged views with staff and students.
Welcoming Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming to the Exchange with PolyU students
The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong SAR organised a seminar on the topic “Current International Situation and China’s Diplomacy” on the PolyU campus on 24 November 2023. The event attracted around 200 staff and students. President Teng, Prof. Ben Young, the Vice President (Student and Global Affairs), and other members of university management warmly welcomed the delegation led by Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming.
During the seminar, Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming provided a comprehensive overview of the current international situation and the major changes unseen in a century. In his address, President, Prof. Jin-Guang Teng highlighted PolyU’s commitment to nurturing the younger generation as pillars of society who contribute to the development of Hong Kong and the Nation.
