Guests and participating youth interns gather for a group photo at the conclusion sharing session

Four Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) students were selected to join the “Hong Kong-Shanghai Youth Internship Award 2026” programme. From 20 June to 26 July 2026, they successfully completed a 37-day internship in Shanghai. They joined 28 other selected Hong Kong youths who applied their academic knowledge in a professional setting, gained profound insights into the Chinese Mainland’s workplace culture, and broadened their horizons.

The programme was organised by the All-China Women’s Federation Hong Kong Delegates Association Limited and co-organised by the Shanghai Women’s Federation. Funding was provided by the HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Internship in the Mainland, a joint initiative of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission. Thanks to the referral by Mrs. Sophia Dan, BBS, MH, JP and Ms. Gilda Liu, members of the HKBU Foundation, this is the third consecutive year that HKBU has participated in this meaningful initiative.  

A kick-off ceremony was held on 30 May to welcome and encourage the interns, followed by a sharing session on 15 August in conclusion of the internship to celebrate their achievements. Several HKBU Foundation members attended the events in support of the initiative. They included Mrs. Sophia Dan and Ms. Eileen Tsui, BBS, JP at the kick-off ceremony, and Mrs. Virginia Yim, MH, JP at the concluding sharing session. Ms. Penny Lo, Career Development Manager of the HKBU Career Centre, also attended the final session to learn about the students’ rewarding experiences.  

The four HKBU students, who were from different academic disciplines, were placed at renowned organisations. These included the Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Shanghai Soong Ching Ling Foundation, the Shanghai Qingchuang Social Service Center, and the Xiao Hui Wang Art Museum. Through this practical experience and educational exchange, the students not only enhanced their professional capabilities but also deepened their understanding of national development and the 15th Five-Year Plan. They return having been inspired to contribute to the future development of both the Nation and Hong Kong.