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Chinese and English cultures are equal. However, the official languages are not given equal treatment. Consequently, we
need to make fair adjustments regarding entrance qualifications for the universities and terms of employment in the Civil
Service.
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We must, in our society, establish fair and reasonable values
so that everyone, particularly young people with aspirations,
can realise their ideals through free competition. Only then can we hope to formulate and implement effectively a comprehensive youth policy. Consequently, our Youth Policy should first aim at the maintenance of the rule of law and
freedoms. These are just principles.
As for methodology, there are three main points: First, there should be more constructive facilities and fewer 17. leisure activities and games. We should strengthen practical education. In examinations, ethics and technical development should carry equal weight. Training and guidance should be given to young people to find their ideal careers.
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work should take precedence over theorizing. For instance, civic education done in the form of actual participation, organisation and committee elections, community service, are all good ways to develop a Youth Policy.
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Three, Model youth elections and youth activities sponsored by youth organisations should be promoted as a form of encouragement. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, community services provided by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, the Comments and Current Affairs of the Hong Kong Federation of Students and their activities and outstanding elections sponsored by the Hong Kong Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lions