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On March 15, the Symposium on Education in Guangdong and Hong Kong was held at the Shipai campus of South China Normal University (SCNU). More than 60 participants attended the event, including members of the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers (FEW) and well-known principals and education experts from primary and secondary schools across Guangdong province.
Wang Chunchao, SCNU vice president, delivers a speech at the symposium.
SCNU vice president Wang Chunchao warmly welcomed all guests to the symposium. He reflected on SCNU’s nearly 100-year history as a comprehensive university rooted in the Greater Bay Area, with its strong distinction in teacher education. He highlighted the long-standing ties between the university and the Hong Kong education community. Wang praised the workers federation for its important contributions to professional development in Hong Kong, especially in promoting cooperation in education reform and integration in teacher training between Guangdong and Hong Kong. He expressed hope that this symposium would bring together insights and ideas to foster innovation and coordinated educational development across the two regions, and further strengthen collaboration among schools and universities.
Deputy director-general of the Department of Education Li Biliang gives a speech at the symposium.
Li Biliang, deputy director-general of the Department of Education of Guangdong province, emphasized Guangdong’s progress in building a strong education system, driving innovation, and cultivating talent. He noted that SCNU, as a "Double First-Class" university, has played a key role in strengthening basic education across the province by training high-quality teachers. Li encouraged closer collaboration between education sectors in Guangdong and Hong Kong, particularly in developing long-term cooperation mechanisms, advancing education reform, and working together to nurture innovative talent.
Lau Chi-pang, president of the Federation of Education Workers, gives his speech.
Lau Chi-pang, member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council and president of the Federation of Education Workers, acknowledged the deep historical and cultural ties between Guangdong and Hong Kong. He stressed that the two regions have maintained a close relationship in the development of modern Chinese education. As Hong Kong moves toward becoming an international education hub, especially with the upcoming northern metropolis, there is potential to attract more universities and academic programs. He expressed hope that SCNU would explore further development opportunities in Hong Kong and take advantage of this symposium to deepen educational exchange and collaboration.
Federation of Education Worker chairman Wong Kam-leung gives a speech.
Federation of Education Workers chairman Wong Kam-leung shared his views of the importance of international exchange and the role of education and science in national development. As the largest teachers’ organization in Hong Kong, the federation plays a key role in promoting patriotic education, building professional networks, conducting policy research, and facilitating educational cooperation. Wong also highlighted the union’s efforts in supporting the rights, welfare, and well-being of its members.
Wu Yingmin, the founding president of the Guangdong Association of Primary and Secondary School Principals, expresses his views.
During the discussion session, participants exchanged ideas on science education, the integration of artificial intelligence in classrooms, and the coordinated development of education from kindergarten to higher education. Professor Wu Yingmin, former SCNU vice president and founding president of the Guangdong Association of Primary and Secondary School Principals, emphasized the importance of regular exchange between school leaders in Guangdong and Hong Kong. He suggested that principal-level engagement could lead to more frequent collaboration among teachers and students. Wu also advocated for the swift integration of AI-related content into school curricula and called for increased training for teachers, so that AI can more effectively support professional development.
Zhao Qi, director of the Basic Education and Information Technology Division, shares his views in the forum.
Zhao Qi, director of the Basic Education and Information Technology Division at the Department of Education of Guangdong, shared his insights on the use of artificial intelligence in education. He further introduced the Science Education Guidance Center, jointly established with SCNU, and its cooperation mechanisms with the Hong Kong education sector, aimed at encouraging shared access to science education resources between the two regions.
A group photo of participants at the symposium.
A number of school principals from Hong Kong shared their experience and practice from the local education sector, while their counterparts from Guangdong presented innovative ideas and teaching practice. The symposium provided a valuable platform for dialogue and exchange, helping to build closer ties between educators in Guangdong and Hong Kong, further strengthening cooperation and support the continued advancement of coordinated education development across both regions.
Source from SCNU News Center
Translated by Tang Jingyue, Ye Shuokun
Proofread by Edwin Baak
Edited by Li Jianru
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