Case studies

2025

Leading a youth expedition to Shandong for national education and decarbonisation

In July 2025, CLP launched its Power the Youth Expedition programme, aimed at strengthening national identity among Hong Kong young people and providing insights into the Chinese Mainland’s cultural heritage and emerging energy innovations. The initiative reflects CLP’s commitment to nurturing future talent and supporting national education through immersive experiences.

The tour featured four key segments: cultural heritage, energy education, community service, and cultural exchange. Students visited CLP’s Laiwu Wind Farm to learn about renewable energy and the national dual carbon goals, and explored Mashaowan Village History Museum, a CLP rural vitalisation project that integrated cultural preservation with clean energy generation. They also visited the Temple of Confucius and Mount Tai, participated in a traditional apprenticeship ceremony, and experienced a 3D holographic ritual performance that blended tradition with technology. Cultural exchange activities at Jinan No. 1 High School, which included Tai Chi practice and embroidery workshop, helped foster friendships between Hong Kong and Shandong students.

Participants described the experience as inspiring and educational, deepening their understanding of Confucian culture, new quality productive forces and CLPʼs contribution to the national decarbonisation goals. Teachers praised the programme’s interdisciplinary approach, which combined national education with career planning opportunities. CLP plans to expand the initiative to other provinces where it operates, creating a flagship platform for national education and energy studies, and inspiring Hong Kong youth to explore future careers in the energy sector.

Participants in the exchange programme led by CLP to Jinan, Qufu, Tai’an, and Weifang in Shandong Province