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and Singapore under the programme. The commission played host to 46 young people from Britain, Ireland and Singapore who made reciprocal visits to Hong Kong.
The commission continued to run the Community Participation Scheme for Organising Study Tours to the Mainland to enhance young people's awareness and understanding of their home country, foster exchange with Mainland people and strengthen their sense of national identity. In 2007, the commission sponsored 169 study tours to the Mainland.
The Charter for Youth spells out clearly the principles and ideals of youth. development.
Websites
Education Bureau: www.edb.gov.hk Home Affairs Bureau: www.hab.gov.hk