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Beijing sends record 16 Hong Kong civil servants to UN roles

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Beijing has put forward a record 16 civil servants from Hong Kong for positions within United Nations agencies. This initiative, part of the UN Junior Professional Officer scheme, aims to enhance the global perspective of these officers and bolster Hong Kong's role as a liaison between China and the international community. The selected candidates represent a diverse range of departments, and their contributions are expected to align with national diplomatic goals. AI

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Beijing sends record 16 Hong Kong civil servants to UN roles

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    Beijing recommends 16 Hong Kong civil servants to UN roles, highest number to date

    Beijing has recommended the largest-ever cohort of civil servants from Hong Kong to take on roles in United Nations agencies this year, expecting the deployments to broaden their global perspective and strengthen the city’s position as a bridge between China and the international…

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