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Po Leung Kuk "Walking Together" Chinese Mainland Exchange Programs: Planning For the Future, Broadening Horizons

 Po Leung Kuk is committed to providing diverse and high-quality learning opportunities for students in its affiliated schools. It has placed a key focus on creating the "Walking Together" series of Chinese Mainland exchange programs, leading students to travel across the country, with footprints spanning multiple provinces and cities including Beijing, Hunan, Guangxi, and Shanghai.

 The exchange programs are designed around specific topics, with themes covering diverse fields such as aerospace technology, sports culture, artistic heritage, and innovative technology, ensuring that students from different academic backgrounds, abilities, and interests can benefit. By aligning the itineraries with these specialized topics and leveraging the central liaison network of the Kuk, arrangements are made for students to visit professional bases and institutions that are not open to the public. This helps students broaden their horizons, plan for their future, and cultivate deep feelings for our country and home.

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Article: Building One Heart, Broadening Horizons, Deepening National Knowledge, Promoting Collaboration – Po Leung Kuk Actively Promotes Diverse Educational Exchanges with the Chinese Mainland.： https://www.orangenews.hk/vgly/VE052JJ/

Video Sharing
"Deep National Pride • Beijing-Hong Kong Walking Together" & "Vibrant Innovation • Beijing-Hong Kong Walking Together"：
https://youtu.be/NhKJ7m5VMS4

"Artistic Creation in Shanghai & Hong Kong Melodies Walking Together"：
https://youtu.be/hfDwfNt6L2Q

"Smart Innovation for the Future • Shanghai-Hong Kong Walking Together" ：
https://youtu.be/obYLrdpq9dg

1. "Deep National Pride • Beijing-Hong Kong Walking Together" — Exploring Aerospace Technology and Innovative Technology

Fully sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) and co-organized with the Beijing Youth Federation. With "Innovation and Aerospace Technology" as the theme, students study in Beijing, visiting Peking University and world-class tech companies Lenovo and Tencent. They also participate in specialized lectures on aerospace technology to witness firsthand the nation's aerospace achievements and technological leaps.

2. "Benevolent Learning & One Heart • Hunan-Hong Kong Walking Together" — Stepping into an Industrial Stronghold, Pioneering the Future

Focused on "Innovative Technology" in Hunan. Students are guided deep into local top-tier conglomerates to witness cutting-edge construction and intelligent tech. Through interviews and conversations with corporate founders, they learn from the entrepreneurs' spirit of struggle. The itinerary also includes visits to the Comrade Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and his former residence, as well as climbing Suxian Hill to experience the culture and natural scenery of Hunan.

3. "Vibrant Innovation • Beijing-Hong Kong Walking Together" — Igniting the Passion for Struggle Through Sportsmanship

Fully sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) and co-organized with the Beijing Youth Federation. With "Sports and Athletics" as the theme, students study in Beijing, stepping into top-tier professional basketball and e-sports clubs. They converse with national-level athletes to understand the country’s journey toward becoming a sports powerhouse. They also visit Tsinghua University to gain valuable experiences from Po Leung alumni currently studying there.

4. "Heritage of Hometown Melodies • Guangxi-Hong Kong Walking Together" — Forging Sister School Friendships, Deeply Experiencing Zhuang Culture

Centered around the theme of "Sister Schools" in Guangxi. Po Leung Kuk-affiliated schools have officially established sister-school relationships with outstanding secondary schools in Nanning, Guangxi. Students step into local classrooms to experience the learning atmosphere of local campuses, marvel at the unique landscape of Guangxi, and immerse themselves in the culture of Zhuang people.

5.  "Artistic Creation in Shanghai • Hong Kong Melodies Walking Together" — A Journey of Art, Culture, and Career Planning

This program features a dual theme of "Art & Culture" and "Career Planning" in Shanghai. All 17 affiliated schools participate, making it the largest-scale Chinese Mainland exchange program for Po Leung Kuk in recent years. Students learn about national artistic development and modern history. They also visit Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Fudan University to prepare for their future paths to higher education.

6. "Smart Innovation for the Future • Shanghai-Hong Kong Walking Together" — Exploring Frontier Technology, Guiding Future Paths

Sponsored by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau with the theme of "Innovative Technology and Youth Career Planning." Students visit the Shanghai headquarters of Alibaba to understand the latest trends of the AI era. They tour a national submarine and a simulated aircraft carrier to learn about national defense technology, and visit Shanghai Jiao Tong University and its affiliated secondary school to plan their future paths to higher education.

Continuously Expanding the Chinese Mainland Higher Education Network to Create Diverse Pathways

To provide high-quality pathways for further studies in the Chinese Mainland for students at our affiliated schools, the Kuk will launch the "Po Leung Kuk Chinese Mainland Further Studies Scheme" starting from the 2026/27 academic year. Supported by top-tier Chinese Mainland institutions, the scheme assists aspiring students to pursue further education at prestigious universities in the Chinese Mainland and embrace new opportunities; students have already successfully enrolled in institutions such as Tsinghua University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Furthermore, Po Leung Kuk has signed cooperation agreements with education bureaus, higher education institutions, and organizations across various regions. Through diverse channels, it drives educational collaboration between the two regions to build a shared educational vision of mutual resource sharing and joint talent cultivation, fostering a close and solid collaborative relationship.

Po Leung Kuk Special Education Professional Development

Po Leung Kuk Special Education Professional Study Tour to Hokkaido, Japan

With over 40 years of history in providing special education services, the Kuk currently operates four special schools to provide care and educational services for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Adhering to the core philosophies of being "people-oriented," "professional-oriented," and "quality-oriented," the Kuk creates diverse learning experiences and career planning for students. This ensures they can unlock their full potential during their schooling and seamlessly transition into society upon graduation.

To continuously advance the teaching standards of the special education sector under the Kuk, the Kuk actively connects with various sectors to explore more resources. This comprehensive approach aims to elevate the educational quality of special school teachers and broaden their professional horizons. In May 2025, the Kuk arranged for representatives from the Education Affairs Department, along with the principals and teachers from the four affiliated special schools, to travel to Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. The delegation visited several special education institutions and social welfare facilities to understand the local special education system, curriculum design, and employment support measures for graduates. The group also visited alumni currently residing there, witnessing their growth and transformation. Following their return to Hong Kong, a sharing session was held to facilitate professional exchange among teaching staff.

Educational Seminars for Po Leung Kuk-Affiliated Special Schools

The Kuk hosted educational seminars for its affiliated special schools in June and October 2025, focusing on the themes of National Security Education and the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance respectively. The seminars featured distinguished guest speakers, including: The Honourable Jasper Tsang Yok-sing, GBM, GBS, JP, Former President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, The Honourable Tang Ka-piu, BBS, JP, Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong and Chairman of the Bills Committee on Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Bill; and Senior Inspector Chan Hang-ming of the Family Conflict and Sexual Violence Policy Unit of the Hong Kong Police Force. Through their valuable insights, the seminars successfully enhanced the staff's understanding of these policies and sharpened their execution skills.