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Understanding the Constitutional Order, National Development and Strategies

By providing systematic training, the College strives to ensure the accurate understanding of civil servants on the HKSAR’s constitutional order, national security and the country’s policy objectives, with a view to strengthening their sense of national identity and patriotism, and their awareness of their responsibility for safeguarding national security.

The College organises a variety of training activities, including mainland programmes, visits, civil service exchange programme and local seminars.  By integrating aspects such as Chinese history and culture, the country’s development journey, stories of historical figures into different national studies programmes, the College broadens civil servants’ exposure to national affairs, reinforces their concept of “One Country”, and cultivates their affection for the country.

Key programmes include:

Training for New Recruits

Foundation training is provided for all new recruits to enhance their understanding of the HKSAR’s constitutional order, the country’s development and national security. New recruits of grades requiring degree or professional qualifications shall also take part in advanced training upon confirmation to the permanent establishment, so as to deepen their understanding of the principle of “One Country, Two Systems”, national security and the country’s development, etc.

National Studies Training for Middle and Senior-level Officers

 

I. Mainland Programmes

By a systematic training framework, the College arranges for middle and senior-level civil servants nominated by their departments to take part in national studies programmes on the Mainland as they advance in their career, deepening their understanding of the country’s policies and development through various exchange activities.

National Studies Programmes on the Mainland

The College collaborates with Mainland institutions (including the National Academy of Governance, the China Foreign Affairs University, Tsinghua University, Peking University, etc.) in running national studies programmes that last for 5 to 12 days.  The programmes, comprising lectures and site visits, mainly cover topics such as:

  • The country’s Constitution and the Basic Law
  • Safeguarding national security
  • Latest national policies and developments

Master Programmes in Public Policy

The College also arranges for potential senior civil servants nominated by their departments to attend Master Programmes in Public Policy on the Mainland, so as to deepen their understanding of the country’s development and broaden their horizons in public administration. The programmes include:

  • Master Programme in Public Policy jointly organised with Peking University
  • Executive Master of Public Administration Programme for the Project of Hong Kong Public Administrative Talents, Tsinghua University

Staff Exchange Programme

The College jointly organises the “Civil Service Exchange Programme” with a number of Mainland municipalities.  Officers from Hong Kong and the Mainland are attached to their respective counterparts to share experience and expertise, better understand each other's structure, regulations, policies and operations, while fostering networking and communication. 

II. Local Programmes

The College also organises various thematic study programmes and seminars for middle and senior-level civil servants to understand the country’s governance philosophy, policy developments, as well as history and culture.

Thematic Study Programme on Modern Chinese History

The College launches the “Thematic Study Programme on Modern Chinese History”.  Making use of important historical events, the programme deepens civil servants’ understanding of the history of our country’s endeavours over the past century, enables them to appreciate the resilient spirit of the Chinese nation, and explores Hong Kong’s role and mission in national rejuvenation.

Seminar Series on the Country’s Foreign Affairs

The College runs a series of talks in close collaboration with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR to deepen civil servants’ understanding of the international environment and the challenges facing our country, and enable them to better align their work with the country’s foreign affairs policy.

High-level Sessions

The College also hosts sessions for the senior echelons, such as seminars on the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the spirit of "two sessions", to elaborate on important national policies, enabling principal officials and directorate civil servants of the HKSAR Government to fully grasp the country’s governance philosophy and development strategies.