Visiting HK group to learn of mainland's past, future

A Hong Kong delegation of young adults, which arrived in Shenzhen on Monday for a five-day trip across the country, were told they will learn about its reform and opening-up policy, the latest development strategies and opportunities brought by the new era.

Speaking to the group at a ceremony in Shenzhen, the delegation's head, Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, noted that the trip would enable the young adults to interact with those on the mainland and pursue a better future together.

Fok, a Hong Kong member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the country's top political advisory body, said it was about time for Hong Kong's younger people to deepen their understanding of the country, as 2018 marks not only the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up, but also the 21st anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.