Make a concerted effort to implement the Basic Law
Create a new era of prosperity together
Civil Service Training and Development Institute,
Civil Service Bureau
SINCE the promulgation of the Basic Law in
1990, the civil service has organised a number
of different activities on the training and
promotion of the Basic Law.
As this year marks the 20th anniversary of the
promulgation of the Basic Law, the Civil Service
Training and Development Institute (CSTDI) will
commemorate the occasion with a series of
promotional and training activities throughout the
year under the theme “Make a concerted effort
to implement the Basic Law Create a new era of
prosperity together”.
The Basic Law Crossword Puzzle, the first
promotional activity held successfully in the first
quarter this year, drew an enthusiastic response
from colleagues. About 3,000 participants from
various departments took part in the activity, and
the winners were notified in May 2010 to collect
the prizes.
The next activity in the pipeline is the Basic
Law Online Game. Drawing on the contents of the
Basic Law Modular Web Course, the game is a fun
way for colleagues to learn more about the Basic
Law as well as to win great prizes. So, don’t miss the
opportunity.
We will hold an exhibition on the Basic Law in
the latter part of this year, showing the prize-winning
entries of the various Basic Law competitions held by
CSTDI. Details will be announced soon.
CSTDI is honoured to have Professor Jiang
Shigong of the Law School of Peking University to
host a Basic Law seminar in July this year. Professor
Jiang will enlighten us on how the Basic Law has
been implemented and working.
For the latest information about the promotional
activities of the Basic Law, please check CLC Plus’
website at http://www.csb.gov.hk/clc
Basic Law.
World Exposition 2010 with
Chinese character
Civil Service Training and Development Institute,
Civil Service Bureau
IN December 1999, the Mainland officially announced its bid for
the World Exposition (World Expo) 2010, and the International
Exhibitions Bureau voted at a meeting on December 3, 2002, that
the Mainland won the bid to host the World Expo. Following the
Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai is
another spectacular event hosted by the Mainland that is capturing
the world’s attention. How much do you know about it?
Officially opened in Shanghai on May 1 this
year, the World Expo 2010 will last for six months
with the theme “Better City, Better Life”. Some
240 countries and international organisations are
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participating in the Expo, attracting an estimated
70 million visitors, both domestic and from abroad.
Let’s learn more about the emblem, mascot and
the China Pavilion of Shanghai Expo.
Emblem of Shanghai Expo
China Pavilion – “Oriental Crown”
Inspired by the shape of the calligraphic
creation of the Chinese character “shi” (meaning
the world), the emblem of Shanghai Expo 2010
projects the image of three people throwing
their arms around each other. It symbolises an
amicable family filled with joy and happiness,
or the family of mankind consisting of you, me
and him/her in pursuit of a harmonious and ideal
life. It also conveys the World Expo’s notion of
“Comprehension, Communication, Congregation
and Cooperation” and Shanghai Expo 2010’s
active pursuit of human values.
Mascot of Shanghai Expo
The mascot of Shanghai Expo 2010 was born
on December 18, 2007. Selected by an expert
adjudication panel from among 26,655 entries
submitted worldwide, the winning design was
finalised upon meticulous screening by a revision
panel. Haibao, which evolves from the Chinese
character “ren” (meaning people), creator and
beneficiary of the better city, was finally confirmed
as the mascot of Shanghai Expo. Haibao means
“Treasure of the seas”. Using the Chinese character
“ren” as the core idea for the design, Haibao
embodies the characteristics of Chinese culture
and echoes the design of the emblem of Shanghai
Expo. It is also an innovation in employing Chinese
characters in the design of mascots for major
international events.
The China Pavilion is composed of the National
Pavilion, a Joint Pavilion for provinces and cities, Hong
Kong Pavilion, Macau Pavilion and Taiwan Pavilion.
The contour design of the architecture is based on
the concept of “Oriental Crown”, to express the
spirit and disposition of Chinese culture. With its
distinctive rising central part and layers, the National
Pavilion, “The Oriental Crown”, is reminiscent of a
sculpture that combines various national elements
and symbolises the spirit of China. Spreading
horizontally and setting off the National Pavilion with
its unfolding pedestal platform, the Joint Provincial
Pavilion serves as an open, gentle and cordial urban
plaza in multiple tiers. The National Pavilion will be
preserved permanently for the public to visit after
the Expo is over.
The best way to fully experience Shanghai Expo
is to personally participate in this grand event in
Shanghai between May 1 and October 31, 2010.
Before going, however, make sure you have planned
well for your transport and accommodation.
Source: Website of the Central People’s Government
of the People’s Republic of China
http://big5.gov.cn/gate/big5/www.gov.cn/ztzl/shsbh
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