Macau’s Hou Kong Junior Chamber aims to promote the joint development of Macau, its youth and the nation as a whole, its president, Davii Chan Chong Kuan, said in a press conference on Saturday about its 2026 work plan.
The one-hour press conference was held at the Macao Daily News Building.
Hou Kong is one of Macau’s ancient Chinese names.
Chan noted in a speech that the chamber has been serving Macau for 38 years, dedicating itself to cultivating young leaders and fostering international perspectives.
In 2026, according to Chan, in alignment with national and local development plans, it will launch innovative projects themed “Same Path, United Future.” The goal is to unite social forces, promote the shared development of youth, the city, and the nation, and support Macau’s integration into the broader national development strategy, Chan said.
According to a statement released during the press conference, the chamber will launch several “innovative initiatives” this year.
The statement said that the initiatives include the “VOYAGE OF BUSINESS” series of activities focused on the IP economy, which will pair young creators with businesses through design competitions to help bring their creative ideas to fruition.
In the realm of social affairs, the “POSITVE AGEING MACAO” programme will be held for the sixth year, fostering empathy and interaction between young people and the elderly to bridge generational gaps, the statement said.
The statement pointed out that international engagement is a key priority this year. The chamber will organise members to participate in the 2026 JCI ASPAC* Niigata, Japan in June, and the 2026 JCI World Congress in Clark, Philippines in November. In July, the Chamber will host the Junior Chamber International Chungli from northern Taiwan for a twinning visit to Macau, followed by an exchange and study trip to China’s Taiwan region in August, the statement said.
In the area of member training, the statement also said that a workshop and seminar will be introduced, adopting a “learning by doing” approach to enhance project management and planning skills. For leadership development, the “Leaders Academy” will continue to operate, focusing on cultivating participants’ strategic communication, teamwork, and resilience skills, the statement said.
Chan told reporters on the sidelines that the design competition is currently in the planning stages, with a public recruitment drive for approximately 20 participants expected in May, adding that legal experts will also be invited to provide insights on intellectual property protection.
* Junior Chamber International Asia-Pacific
Hou Kong Junior Chamber President Davii Chan Chong Kuan speak to reporters before the chamber’s press conference at the Macao Daily News Building on Saturday. – Photo: Armindo Neves
