Policy Address

Broadening Horizons

116.         The Government is actively exploring the feasibility of extending the International Youth Exchange Programme to more places.  In collaboration with the Commission on Youth, the Home Affairs Bureau also sponsors Mainland exchange and internship programmes for young people arranged by community organisations.  Places offered under these schemes will increase from the current 9 600 to 14 000 next year.

117.         The Working Holiday Scheme between Hong Kong and other countries has proved very popular among young people.  To date, more than 30 000 young people have taken up short-term employment while holidaying in various countries.  The Government will explore similar arrangements with more countries.

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