Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum visits Henan Province (with photos)

     The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, today (July 22) led 28 members of the Security Bureau (SB) Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum and students of Shenzhen University, the Forum's partner, to continue with the six-day study tour to Henan Province for a better understanding of the country's history and culture, as well as its modern development.
 
     The study tour visited Yue Fei Temple in Kaifeng City this morning to learn more about the national hero and promote the virtue of patriotism. The group paid a visit to the historical magisterial authority at Kaifeng Fu, and met with the Secretary of the CPC Kaifeng Municipal Committee, Mr Gao Jianjun, in the afternoon.
 
     Mr Tang and the study tour arrived on July 20, and in the past two days have visited places in the vicinity of the cities of Zhengzhou and Luoyang. They have met provincial and municipal leaders of Henan Province, Zhengzhou City and Luoyang City, including Deputy Secretary of the CPC Henan Provincial Committee and the Secretary of the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs of Henan Province, Ms Sun Meijun; member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Henan Provincial Committee and the Secretary of the CPC Luoyang Municipal Committee, Mr Jiang Ling; member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Henan Provincial Committee and the Secretary of the CPC Zhengzhou Municipal Committee, Mr An Wei; and member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Henan Provincial Committee and the Head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Henan Provincial Committee, Mr Zhang Leiming.
 
     Mr Tang thanked the provincial and municipal leaders, and the Chairman of the SB Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum, Ms Cheng Cheung-ling, for their full support and co-ordination in various aspects of the arrangements for the excursion, allowing members of the study group to experience the depth and richness of the cultural heritage of Henan, understand the country’s development from ancient times to the present, and enhance their national identity.
 
     The study tour group also took in the night view of Zhengzhou City to learn more about its latest urban planning and keep abreast of the country’s development of new quality productive forces. The group also toured famous scenic spots including the Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes and Luoyi Ancient City to appreciate Chinese martial arts as well as visual aesthetics, and learn more about Chinese history.
 
     Over the next three days, the study tour will visit the Zhengzhou Yellow River Cultural Park, the Yellow River Museum and the Henan Museum to further understand the history and culture of the country. A visit will also be made to public security facilities to learn about the system’s operation of maintaining public security in the country. The rest of the itinerary also includes visits to the Zhongyuan Science and Technology City and key local enterprises in various areas to gain a better understanding of the developments of the relevant industries.
 
     Mr Tang will return to Hong Kong in the afternoon tomorrow (July 23). The Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, will lead the study tour to continue the remaining itinerary.
 
     The SB established the Leaders Forum in October 2022 to deepen the participation of government departments and the civil service in youth work. The SB also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shenzhen University last year to jointly promote Hong Kong-Shenzhen youth development and co-operation through cultural exchanges.