Dr. Calvin Choi, Founder of AMTD IDEA, Re‑elected Chief President of the Hong Kong Island Youth United Association

Recently, the Hong Kong Island Youth United Association (the “Association”) formally approved its second-term honorary appointments, along with the new composition of its board of directors and board of supervisors.

Dr. Calvin Choi, founder of AMTD IDEA, has been re-appointed as Chief President of the Association. Prominent political figures in Hong Kong SAR, including Dr. Starry Lee, Ms. Regina Ip, Ms. Alice Mak, Mr. Cheung-wing So, Dr. Stanley Ng, Mr. Gary Chan, Mr. Ka-fai Shiu, and Dr. Wai-kwok Lo, have been appointed Honorary Advisors. Mr. Man-wah Lai has been elected as the new Chairman, while Mr. Joesph Chan and Ms. Xue-ping Li have been elected Supervisors. In addition, more than one hundred young leaders from various sectors have taken up positions as Executive Directors and Directors, together forming the new leadership team of the Association.

The Hong Kong Island Youth United Association was jointly established by major youth organizations on Hong Kong Island. Its mission is to unite and lead young people from all sectors, strengthen their pride, integrity, and confidence as Chinese, and encourage them to recognize and actively fulfil the responsibilities and mission entrusted to their generation in this era. The Association is committed to advancing youth development and promoting all round growth of young people, while uniting their strength to build communities, serve Hong Kong, and contribute to the country, making unremitting efforts to realize the Chinese Dream of great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Since its establishment in 2023, the Association has steadily expanded its influence and now comprises 64 member organizations and over 100 key young members from diverse industries.

As an important member of the Hong Kong Island Federation, it has become a leading patriotic youth organization in Hong Kong SAR. Dr. Calvin Choi is also the President of the Hong Kong Island Federation.

Youth development constitutes a foundational and strategic undertaking for China, with profound implications for the nation’s long term future. The draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan clearly states that, to achieve high quality development and technological self reliance and self strengthening, it is essential to enhance the quality of youth human capital and align their skills with the country’s needs; to achieve better living standards and a higher level of social civility, it is necessary to create more opportunities and space for young people to participate broadly in social development; and to build a Beautiful China and solidify the national security barrier, successive generations of youth must sustain their efforts and take proactive actions.

In alignment with the national strategic plan for youth development, AMTD Group and the AMTD Charity Foundation have consistently made youth affairs a core priority. They continue to invest resources in youth training and further education, broaden channels for young people to participate in social development, and are committed to creating positive value for their growth and future development, thereby serving Hong Kong SAR and contributing to the country through concrete actions.