The Committee on Education, Technology & Talents (CETT), chaired by Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki, today held the second engagement session with the Panel of Advisors to the CETT.

They exchanged views on strategies to enhance Hong Kong's status as an international education hub during the session. The members supported the Government and local institutions in optimising campus facilities and accommodation.

They noted that such measures would leverage Hong Kong's educational advantages and foster an inclusive learning environment to attract high-calibre non-local students.

Members also discussed ways to better promote the unique strengths of Hong Kong’s post-secondary and basic education.

Regarding Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET), the panel explored enhancing its attractiveness and social acceptance to strengthen VPET’s role in nurturing diverse talent and supporting the city’s socio-economic development.

The panel emphasised the importance of the Northern Metropolis University Town, suggesting that institutions deepen collaboration between industry, academic and research sectors. Members proposed introducing more branded programmes, research collaborations and exchanges to cultivate talent for the city’s economic growth, in line with the Northern Metropolis’ industry-driven and infrastructure-led development.

Mr Chan thanked members for their views, stating the Government will study them in detail. He added that the Government will maintain close co-operation with the panel to formulate strategies to establish Hong Kong as an international post-secondary education hub.

Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin, Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong and Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun also attended the engagement session.