Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung today attended the launch ceremony of an induction course for the new-term Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum in Shenzhen.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr Tang said Shenzhen University’s participation over the past year has injected impetus and new elements into the forum, further broadening members’ horizons and enhancing their sense of national identity.

He added that the new-term forum includes members of youth groups in Macau’s public security forces, thereby expanding collaboration and facilitating developmental and cultural exchanges among Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Macau youths.

The security chief encouraged participating youths to undergo the induction course as a preparation for doing their utmost to serve the community in different positions in the future.

The two-day course is being held at Shenzhen University. In addition to team-building and training activities, members will also receive instruction on national defence and military matters, visit a well-known innovation and technology company, attend lectures on national development, and more.

Outstanding leaders from different sectors, including Beijing 2008 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games diving gold medallist Lin Yue, attended an experience-sharing session today.

The new-term leaders forum comprises 45 Hong Kong youths. Twenty-eight Shenzhen University students and 20 members of youth groups in Macau’s public security forces will also join the forum’s activities in the coming year.