To promote exchanges between Hong Kong and mainland youth, encourage Hong Kong youth to showcase their talents on a larger stage, and inject youthful energy into the integrated development of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, the Home Affairs and Youth Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Youth Development Commission jointly launched the "2025-26 Hong Kong Youth Mainland Exchange Program". As an important component of the program, the Bay Area Youth Exchange Conference, also known as the 'Art Aviation Guangzhou, Creative Sailing' Hong Kong University Students Mainland Internship Program 2025-26 (referred to as the 'Internship Program'), was held in Guangzhou on June 28th, further promoting exchanges and mutual trust among young people from Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and marking the official launch of this internship program. Representatives from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong, the Liaison Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Guangdong, the Counselor's Office of the Guangdong Provincial People's Government, the United Front Work Department of the Guangzhou Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League, the United Front Work Department of the Yuexiu District, Haizhu District, and Liwan District Committees, the Guangzhou Youth Federation, Lingnan University (Hong Kong), "Outlook New Era" magazine (referred to as "New Society"), the International Youth Entrepreneurship Society, the Art Aviation Culture Promotion Association and other units and institutions, as well as representatives from various internship receiving units and Hong Kong university students participating in this internship program attended the exchange meeting. The exchange meeting kicked off with the majestic national anthem, and all personnel stood solemnly and sang the national anthem. Afterwards, Chen Gangwen, the General Secretary of the Art Aviation Culture Promotion Association and Chairman of the Activity Organizing Committee, stated in his speech that youth are the core force driving the development of the "One Country, Two Systems" initiative, and Guangzhou, as the core engine of the Greater Bay Area, possesses both economic vitality and cultural heritage. He hopes that Hong Kong youth can understand the current development status of the country and explore opportunities in emerging industries through this internship program. Yang Ying, counselor of the Guangdong Provincial People's Government and president of the International Youth Entrepreneurship Society, stated that with the support of the construction of the "one hour living circle" and policy "soft connectivity" in the Greater Bay Area, exchanges and cooperation between Hong Kong, Macao and the mainland are becoming increasingly close. He encourages Hong Kong youth participating in this internship program to seize the development opportunities of the Greater Bay Area, further understand the current development situation in mainland China, and contribute to promoting the construction of the Greater Bay Area. (Yang Ying's speech) This internship program has attracted many high-quality enterprises and units to participate. The internship accepting units come from different fields such as technology, finance, and culture, providing diverse internship positions and building a bridge for Hong Kong youth to deeply connect with mainland enterprises. Wang Junzheng, the president of Xinshe, presented a thank-you letter to the internship recipient unit to express gratitude for their support in promoting the integration of Hong Kong youth into the overall development of the country. Subsequently, Hong Kong university student representative Su Yuqi shared her expectations for this internship. She believes that building the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area is an important national development strategy and an excellent opportunity for Hong Kong youth to gain a deeper understanding of mainland development. For Hong Kong youth, this internship is not only a good opportunity to exercise their professional skills, but also a window to understand the development of the country. (Speech by Su Yuqi) It is reported that this internship program is organized by the Art Aviation Culture Promotion Association and the International Youth Entrepreneurship Society, with Lingnan University (Hong Kong) and St. Francis University as supporting units. Through practical learning and exchange activities, it provides a platform for Hong Kong youth to access the mainland market and enhance their professional abilities, further promoting interaction and cooperation between Guangzhou and Hong Kong youth. Hong Kong university students participating in the internship program will conduct professional internships in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, digital economy, and high-end manufacturing in Guangzhou from June 28th to August 22nd. During this period, they will go to various districts in Guangzhou, such as Tianhe, Haizhu, Yuexiu, and Liwan, for research and exchange, to comprehensively perceive the current development status and future plans of Guangzhou in terms of economy, technology, history and culture. Hong Kong youth are witnesses, participants, and beneficiaries of the 'One Country, Two Systems' initiative. In recent years, with the central government increasing policy support and the acceleration of the construction process of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, various policy measures have been introduced to facilitate Hong Kong youth's further education, employment, and entrepreneurship in mainland China, greatly mobilizing the enthusiasm and initiative of the youth group to participate in national development and construction. Through a series of exchange activities, inject new impetus into the "Heart to Heart" project in the Greater Bay Area, and promote Hong Kong youth to demonstrate new responsibilities and achievements in the process of integrating into the overall development of the country! (New Society)