Secondary school students, who were winners of the Statistical Project Competition organized
annually by the Hong Kong Statistical Society, stand for a photo with the organizing committee
and patrons of the competition.
in a scientific manner through the use of promotion of statistical literacy in Hong
statistics. Students are asked to select, ana- Kong and the organization of profession-
lyze, and interpret official data on any social al examinations and accreditation of the
and economic issue in Hong Kong. Every examination results by the Royal Statistical
year, the HKSS receives fantastic respons- Society were shared. The strategy of pro-
es from secondary schools. In the most moting statistical literacy to youth by orga-
recent round, 222 statistical projects from nizing the SPC for secondary students also
989 students of 65 secondary schools were was discussed.
received. The projects covered a variety of
themes, focusing on various social and eco-
Looking Ahead
nomic aspects of Hong Kong. Hot issues In 2007, the Hong Kong Special
included ageing, environment, unemploy- Administrative Region celebrated its 10th
ment, and drug abuses. anniversary after reunification with the
mainland of China. At the same time, the
Closer Relationships
HKSS commemorated its 30th anniversary.
The HKSS is dedicated to fostering a closer After 30 years of development, the HKSS
relationship with statistical professionals of has become a mature society with a good
other statistical organizations in the region. reputation in communities throughout the
A delegation of 20 members, led by HKSS region. At this historical juncture, we will
President Leslie Tang, visited Statistics and continue to exert our efforts to advance
Census Service of Macao SAR Government knowledge of and enhance appreciation for
last year. The visit included sports activities the theory and application of statistics. We
such as tennis, badminton, and table ten- also will promote the correct use and inter-
nis with colleagues of Statistics and Census pretation of statistics among nonprofession-
Service of Macao; a commemorative din- al statisticians, which will help Hong Kong
ner to celebrate Macao’s Official Statistics continue its success as a thriving economy
Day; and a tour of spectacular tourist sites and world business and finance center.
in Macao. All participants found the visit Looking ahead, Hong Kong is going to
meaningful and enjoyable. host the 59th Session of the International
The HKSS is also active in sharing Statistical Institute in 2013. The HKSS is
experiences with statistical professionals in prepared to participate in the organization
mainland China. In April 2007, the HKSS of this event to further promote the devel-
received a delegate of 30 statistical profes- opment of statistics and cross-pollinate
sionals from the Jiangsu Province. During ideas among local and international statis-
the meeting, the experience of HKSS in the tical professionals. n
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