The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The delegation of Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Education continued its duty visit in Shanghai today (August 13).
In the morning, the delegation visited the Memorial of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Shanghai Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial. Through on-site visits to these two patriotic education bases, Members learned how Shanghai has effectively promoted patriotic education by renovating and expanding historical buildings, as well as organising special exhibitions and activities.
Members had lunch and exchanged views with the representatives of the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission on issues such as how to enhance the quality of education services, strengthen co-operation between Hong Kong and Shanghai and further promote educational exchanges.
In the afternoon, the delegation visited the Xinjiangwan Experimental School affiliated to Tongji University and toured around the school and observed students' works, thereby understanding the school's philosophy and teaching characteristics. Members then visited the China Welfare Institute Kindergarten. Founded in 1950 by the Honorary President of the People's Republic of China, Madam Soong Ching-ling, the kindergarten is a model nursery school. The delegation toured the facilities and specialised activity rooms in the campus, such as LEGO activity room, and received a briefing on ways to cultivate children's interests and enhance their core competencies.
In the evening, the delegation had dinner and exchanged views with representatives of the Standing Committee of Shanghai Municipal People's Congress to understand and draw lessons from Shanghai's latest development.
The delegation will continue its duty visit in Shanghai tomorrow (August 14) and exchange views with local innovation and technology organisations. The delegation will depart for Suzhou in the afternoon.
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