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On 20 September 2026, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, led a delegation from the Office of The Ombudsman to visit Shanghai and attend a specialised national studies programme.
Mr Chan attended the opening ceremony of the Office’s first specialised training programme on the National 15th Five-Year Plan at the Shanghai Administration Institute on 21 September. The ceremony was also attended by Vice President of the Shanghai Administration Institute Mr Wang Yongjie, Level II Bureau Rank Official, Department of International Cooperation, National Commission of Supervision of the People’s Republic of China (“NCS”), Mr Chen Long and a representative of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government (“LOCPG”) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”). The four-day programme, participated in by 15 staff members of the Office, combines thematic lectures with site visits to offer deeper insights into the country’s major policies and development strategies.
In his opening speech at the ceremony, Mr Chan expressed special gratitude to the NCS, the LOCPG, the Shanghai Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Commission of Supervision, and the Shanghai Administration Institute for their strong support and meticulous arrangements, and highlighted the significance of this training programme. Mr Chan said, “This year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five‑Year Plan. Last week, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR announced Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan to actively align with the National 15th Five‑Year Plan. The Office will fully support and dovetail with Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan. Playing an independent supervisory role over public administration in Hong Kong, the Office has exercised professionalism and diligence to monitor and support the HKSAR Government in advancing good governance and improving people’s livelihood.” He added that the Office has attached importance to talent development, encouraging staff to support the HKSAR Government in better integrating into and serving the overall national development through their daily work. Mr Chan hoped that through this training programme, participants would gain first-hand insights into the country’s situation and development experience, and in particular grasp the key priorities of the 15th Five‑Year Plan. Participants were also urged to actively reflect on how to apply what they learn in the Office’s work, thereby contributing to the HKSAR’s alignment with the 15th Five‑Year Plan.
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Source: The Office of the Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China
