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2010
2 Aug

"New Youth New World" Exchange Programme

Over 70 Mainland Students Experience Life in Hong Kong

New World Development Company Limited ("NWD", "New World Group" or "The Group", Hong Kong stock code: 017) is committed to nurturing talents and promoting cross-cultural exchanges between the Mainland and Hong Kong. The Group has fully supported "New Youth New World" Exchange Programme in Hong Kong this summer by providing a one-month exchange opportunity to over 70 outstanding Mainland students from 31 provinces, cities and autonomous regions. Today, these students started their exchange activity in various enterprises in Hong Kong to experience the Hong Kong life and culture.

"New Youth New World" Exchange Programme is jointly organized by All-China Youth Federation, Hong Kong United Youth Association ("HKUYA"), NWD and Hong Kong Volunteers Association.NWD and its five subsidiaries, together with Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Company Limited ("CTF"), offer exchange opportunities to 16 students, while other students are arranged to exchange in 11 large corporations in Hong Kong.

Mr Adrian Cheng Chi-Kong, Executive Director of the Group said, "New World Group is pleased to offer exchange opportunities for the Mainland students. Through the programme, students can learn about Hong Kong's development and culture. The numerous exchange activities organized by the programme will also promote the cross-cultural exchanges between the Mainland and Hong Kong. We hope that the students can grasp every golden opportunity to widen their horizons and be future leaders of the society."

Over 70 Mainland students arrived at Hong Kong last Saturday to get prepared for the exchange activities. These students will also be arranged to visit the tertiary institutes, media organizations and conservational projects, and meet with senior government officials. A sharing session with the tertiary students in Hong Kong will also be arranged. Through these activities, the Mainland students can understand more about the historical, political, economical aspects and the livelihood of Hong Kong.

New World Group is dedicated to training youngsters, broadening their minds and unleashing their potentials. Since 2008, New World Group has fully supported "New Youth New World" Summer Internship, providing Mainland internship opportunities to Hong Kong tertiary students. Around 600 Hong Kong students have already gained the Mainland internship experience through this programme which is well received by all communities. This year, the programme received an overwhelming response of around 2,000 applicants. The "New Youth New World" Exchange Programme offers invaluable experience to over 70 outstanding Mainland students from 31 provinces, cities and autonomous regions in China, among whom only two or three were selected from each of them.