Majority of HK college students willing to work on mainland

Over 90 percent of Hong Kong college students responding to a survey said they were optimistic about the country's future, and more than 80 percent said they would like to work on the mainland according to a report released Wednesday.

The HKUYA Student Exchange Network published the report based on a survey they carried out between February and March on Hong Kong college students' employment intentions for the mainland.

Nearly 75 percent of respondents said the major reason for them to work on the mainland is a plethora of job opportunities.

Over 80 percent believed internship experience on the mainland will improve their competitiveness, and most expected to learn more of the vocational culture and work environment.

The HKUYA Student Exchange Network, an organization under the Hong Kong United Youth Association, launched this year's summer internship program on Wednesday.

More than 200 Hong Kong college students will go to Beijing, Shanghai, Harbin and Dalian to take part in a six-week program. They will work in government organs, State-owned enterprises, cultural and business institutions.

Stanley Choi Tak Shing, honorary chairman of the student exchange network, said he hoped students would learn more about the country's development through the internship, especially those who want to work on the mainland.

A student who will work in the Mei Lanfang Theater in Beijing this summer vacation said she wanted to work in the art industry after graduation, and expected to learn more about the industry through the internship.