Hong Kong's Education Secretary to Attend APEC Education Ministerial Meeting in Jeju, Korea

The Hong Kong Government's Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, is set to attend the 7th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting in Jeju, Korea, where she will represent Hong Kong's education sector. The meeting's theme, "Bridging Educational Gaps and Promoting Sustainable Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation," aligns with Hong Kong's strategic development goals in the education sector. Dr Choi will share Hong Kong's advantages as an international hub for post-secondary education and highlight the city's progress in digital education.

Key Takeaways:

The 7th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) will be held in Jeju, Korea, on a yet unspecified date.
The theme of AEMM is "Bridging Educational Gaps and Promoting Sustainable Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation."
Dr. Choi Yuk-lin, the Secretary for Education, will introduce Hong Kong's international hub for post-secondary education and share digital education developments during the meeting.
Dr. Choi will exchange views with education ministers of the APEC economies during the AEMM.
During her trip to Korea, Dr. Choi will also visit local schools to learn about the latest developments in education.
The Under Secretary for Education, Dr. Sze Chun-fai, will be the Acting Secretary for Education during Dr. Choi's absence.
The trip concludes on May 16, with Dr. Choi returning from Korea.

Statistics:

The APEC Education Ministerial Meeting will be the 7th iteration of the event.
The duration of Dr. Choi's trip to Korea is 4 days, from May 13 to May 16.
Dr. Sze Chun-fai will act as the Under Secretary for Education during Dr. Choi's absence.

Sources:

Hong Kong SAR Government - Original Press Release: May 13