{
  "id": 18662216,
  "title": "John Lee calls on youth to be curious and courageous",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/john-lee-calls-on-youth-to-be-curious-and-courageous",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T07:25:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1876932-20261107.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee addressed the youth on Saturday, encouraging them to embrace curiosity and courage as Hong Kong hosts the third Youth Development Summit. Titled \"Pioneering New Horizons, Venturing into the Future,\" the summit took place in Wan Chai. Lee emphasized that empowering young people strengthens communities and propels the world forward. Under Hong Kong's five-year plan, the city aims to boost youth development opportunities, fostering a love for the country and Hong Kong, a global perspective, and a positive, ambitious mindset. Lee highlighted plans to expand international exposure through exchanges, internships, and learning experiences. Collaborating with schools, businesses, and community partners, the government strives to create an environment where young people can fully utilize their potential, flourish, and shine on the global stage.\n\nChief Secretary Eric Chan expressed confidence that government measures will enable Hong Kong's youth to meet the demands of the economy, community, and nation. This support includes engaging in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative. Chan pledged to deepen patriotic education for young people while simultaneously broadening their international horizons.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee on Saturday urged young people to be curious and courageous as Hong Kong hosts the third Youth Development Summit. In a video speech for the summit, themed \"Pioneering New Horizons, Venturing into the Future\", in Wan Chai, he said that when young people are empowered, communities are strengthened and the world moves forward. Under the the territory's first five-year plan,…",
  "key_points": [
    "John Lee urges Hong Kong youth to be curious and courageous.",
    "Third Youth Development Summit held in Wan Chai, themed \"Pioneering New Horizons\".",
    "Government aims to expand international exposure for youth through exchanges and internships."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The government's push for expanded international exposure and patriotic education signals a strategic effort to align young citizens with national development goals and global economic opportunities.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}