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民政及青年事务局局长会见传媒谈话全文
10.1.2024

以下是民政及青年事务局局长麦美娟今日（一月十日）出席立法会会议后会见传媒的谈话内容： 记者：有前区议员指未能成为新一届区议员，没有足够资源营运关爱队，故终止其服务，你对这方面有何回应呢？ 民政及青年事务局局长：关爱队（地区服务及关爱队伍）的工作很有挑战性，并非如一般人认为那么容易。有些人最初认为关爱队接受了政府很多资源，「上楼」派发福袋，那便称为关爱队。但经过近一年的运作，社会都看到关爱队的服务越来越广泛和越来越多，所面对的挑战也并非容易。现时关爱队的成员总数有五千多位，本来有452 队，如今有451队。对于这群尽心尽力、出钱出力出资源为社区服务的关爱队队员，他们的付出是值得我们支持和敬佩。这件事也反映关爱队工作的挑战性，希望大家对关爱队工作有更多认识和认同，并支持我们的工作。 十二月区议会选举后，有些关爱队成员曾参选但落选。他们仍然坚持在社区做好关爱队的服务。对于这批不为议席、不为名、不为利，而是为社区默默耕耘的关爱队队员，我认为要更加支持他们。我要强调，关爱队是为地区服务的队伍，根本不应与个人议席挂钩。关爱队不是一件容易的工作，必须要有心为地区服务的人士才能够做到。我认为这批关爱队队员值得我们支持。 记者：你担任香港中文大学（中大）校董期间，认为段校长与校董会之间的互动如何？是否符合你当初作为校董，对校长与校董会互动的期望？ 民政及青年事务局局长：段校长提早离任，我作为中大校友和旧生，希望任何的人事变动，最重要不要影响同学的学习。我相信中大作为有多年历史的大学，有一批热心为同学提供教育的学者，不会因任何的人事变动而影响其教学和同学的学习。作为中大校友，我最关心的是同学的学习，相信学校无论哪一位老师、过去的老师、教授、校长和副校长，大家都是以此为出发点，就是如何让中大为香港和国家培养优秀的年青一代，以及确保中大仍是世界一流的学府。 记者：会否预视有更多关爱队或会申请停止服务？如何看有一队关爱队因不能当选区议员而导致资源不足？你如何回应这说法？会否因为起初对关爱队的宣传有所不足，让有些人认为可作为参选区议会的踏脚石？你会如何澄清这件事？ 民政及青年事务局局长：成立关爱队时，正如我刚才回应，坊间很多人以为政府给予关爱队很多资源，然后「上楼」派发福袋和单张，关爱队的工作似乎很容易。这件事正正可以告诉大家，社会对关爱队的期望，以及关爱队在实际工作所面对的很多挑战。故一群真心为地区服务的关爱队队员，很值得我们支持及敬佩。 关爱队遴选方面，如有参与申请关爱队服务的团体，他们已看过所有文件，而每年的资助额亦已公开。我们在立法会亦有介绍过，每队关爱队的资源为每两年80至120万元，而团体填写表格申请成为关爱队时，除了要列出过去于社区服务的经验外，亦要列明在社区内的动员力。我们要确保获选的关爱队在社区内有一定动员力服务市民，更需要有跨区的动员力，因有时不单在自身的小区，其他小区可能也需要支援，故需要有跨区的动员力。 另外计划书内亦要说明如何凝聚社会资源。这80至120万元的资助额并非神秘数字，故当一个团体决定是否承办关爱队时，要考虑在政府现有提供的资源下，他们能够提供什么服务；再者自行考虑能否在社会筹集资源，令其关爱队提供服务。故我认为这些事情很「均真」，全部资料也列明在表格上，申请团体也知道营运关爱队的资源要求是什么。 至于有些人的个人考虑，我不予评论。对于451队关爱队和其队员，在现时这么多的困难下，他们仍然坚持在地区服务，甚至有些落选的成员继续在地区服务，我认为这群关爱队队员真的很值得我们支持，我希望大家可以配合和支持他们的工作。 记者：你作为校友，如何评价段校长在反修例事件当中的表现呢？会否期望新校长移除中大作为「暴大」的标签呢？ 民政及青年事务局局长：正如刚才我所说，作为一个校友，我最希望看到学校可以向良好方面发展，为国家和香港培育优秀的年青一代，亦要确保同学有良好的学习环境，可以追求其人生目标。我相信大家都会同意，大学是年轻人追求学术成就和人生目标的一个关键年份，如何让同学在求学时可以拥有良好的校园生活，我相信每一个校友、老师、教授、校长、副校长都会随着这个目标实践。每一个中大人都会为中大好。随着立法会通过校董会条例修订，这亦是二○二四年新一年的开始，如何在一个新开始为同学提供更好的学习环境，让同学追求其人生目标，我相信这是一个好时机。希望所有中大人，包括我自己，大家继续齐心支持中大的发展，让中大成为一个可以为国家、为香港培育优秀年青一代的地方。 （请同时参阅谈话内容的英文部分。）
立法会二题：确保新一届区议会妥善发挥功能
10.1.2024

以下是今日（一月十日）在立法会会议上狄志远议员的提问和民政及青年事务局局长麦美娟的答覆： 问题： 政府表示，上月举行的二○二三年区议会一般选举（下称「该选举」）属一场高质量选举。然而据报，该选举的区议会地方选区选举投票率为百分之二十七点五四，创下自首届区议会选举以来最低的投票率，亦比上届区议会选举的百分之七十一点二三投票率下跌四十三点六九个百分点，而且年青人及中产人士对该选举表现冷淡。就此，政府可否告知本会： （一）鉴于有意见认为，区议会属地方性议会，在地区行政一直扮演重要角色，包括负责收集及反映民意、监察政府施政、促进官民沟通、动员社区参与及促进社会改革，在该选举的投票率较以往选举为低的情况下，新一届区议会如何继续发挥该等功能； （二）鉴于在新一届区议会下，各地方行政区的区议会主席由所属地方行政区的民政事务专员担任，区议会如何向市民交代其工作及接受市民监察；政府或区议会如何促进区议会向市民交代其工作及增进其与市民的沟通；及 （三）如何确保新一届区议会仍然能够容纳不同政治立场人士的意见和声音？ 答覆： 主席： 区议会一直是政府及市民之间的沟通桥梁，市民均期望区议员在拥护《中华人民共和国香港特别行政区基本法》（《基本法》）、效忠中华人民共和国香港特别行政区的前提下履行区议会的职责，为市民服务。 在二○二三年十二月十日举行的二○二三年区议会一般选举是政府完善地区治理体系，重塑区议会后的第一场全港性大型选举，让区议会制度重回《基本法》第97条下非政权性谘询组织的定位，全面落实「爱国者治港」原则，意义重大。正如行政长官所说，这是一场高质量的选举，整体达至公平、公正、廉洁、安全、有序的目标，充分展现优良选举文化，突显重塑后的区议会制度更具优越性。 就问题的三个部分，我在征询政制及内地事务局后，现综合答覆如下： （一）及（三）我们一向强调，选举投票率受不同因素影响，与新一届区议会如何发挥其优化的谘询及服务功能并无直接关系。根据我们这多个月来向社会各界不停宣传解说完善地区治理体系和重塑区议会的各种好处，市民普遍都表示十分支持，并期望新一届区议会能实实在在为地区市民提供优质服务，并将居民意见和诉求向政府反映，以提升地区治理效能，令市民可以过上安居乐业的幸福生活。 区议会的定位在《基本法》第97条已清晰列明：区域组织的本质属性是「非政权性」，不是政权机关，不能行使行政、立法、司法等政权机关所享有的权力。此外，区域组织是谘询性、服务性的组织，只能就特定范围内的事项接受政府的谘询，或者协助政府提供文化、康樂、环境卫生等領域的服务。 经修订后的《区议会条例》第4A条列明了区议会的法定职能，由原来的两条增加到九条，优化了区议会的谘询及服务功能，一方面保留了原有就地区事务接受政府谘询，申请拨款资助，以改善地区环境、推广体育文化艺术、地区盛事等项目和活动的职能；另一方面强化了区议会收集、反映民意的职能，明确指出区议员需与居民之间建立恒常的沟通联络机制，定期会见居民，听取居民意见，并就区议会主席指定的议题主动收集市民意见，向政府提交意见摘要及建议应对方案。 重塑后的区议会由委任、地区委员会（地委会）界别、区议会地方选区（地方选区）界别和当然议员组成，让爱国爱港、做实事、有志服务地区的人士从多个渠道参与区议会工作。在委任议员方面，179位议员涵盖不同界别，例如工商、专业、劳工、地区组织代表及人士等。在少数族裔居民较多的地区，委任议员亦包括了少数族裔人士代表。在地委会及地方选区界别方面，当选的264位议员背景五光十色，包括长年从事地区工作的人士、有志服务社区的年轻人、更有不同范畴和不同界别的专业人士等。联同27位当然议员，新一届区议会由社会不同界别，具不同专长及地区经验的代表组成，具有广泛代表性，吸纳不同专业，经验和贤能人士参与地方行政，有利反映各个地方行政区的整体利益。 行政长官在出席第七届区议会区议员宣誓就任仪式时已明确要求区议员做好「上情下达、下情上报」，发挥好政府和居民之间的桥梁纽带作用。行政长官要求区议员要把精力放在服务居民上，把社区居民的大事小情放在心上，了解他们的急难愁盼，帮助解决日常实际问题，用点点滴滴的实际行动来回报广大居民的信任和支持。 总括而言，第七届区议会将会聚焦为市民服务，与政府一同为市民「谋实惠、谋福祉」，实现良政善治。 为尽快开展地区工作，18区区议会已于二○二四年一月第一个星期举行首次区议会会议。会议委出了区议会辖下委员会和工作小组及委任了有关的主席和副主席、确定了区议会会议时间表、制订了「会见市民计划」的安排，以及订立了须研究的地区关注议题，让区议员收集区内市民意见。各区区议会亦已制订一系列的行动计划，包括农历新年前的关爱大行动及地区大扫除、筹办推动地区经济发展的活动，以及设置富有地区特色的打卡地标，务求为社区做实事、谋福祉，持续提高市民的获得感和幸福感。 （二）区议会的工作一直十分公开透明，会议纪录一般会上载至区议会网页，让市民知悉其工作及讨论内容。区议会的会议亦公开让公众旁听，包括传媒代表。 各区区议会主席会带领所属区议会的区议员贯彻落实其议会的工作计划。政府亦设立新的《区议员履职监察制度指引》（《指引》），进一步加强区议员的问责性及增加其工作的透明度。《指引》列明对区议员的工作要求，包括必须履行区议会主席指派的任务和工作指标、开设办事处、会见市民等，令区议会发挥好谘询和服务功能。《指引》亦设有负面行为清单，包括阻碍区议员进行会议、侮辱其他区议员或官员、阻挠他人离开或进入会议、未有申报利益等。《指引》详细列明对于表现欠佳或作出违规行为的区议员作出调查的程序、上诉机制及相关罚则，确保每一位区议员能尽忠职守、为居民服务。 第七届区议会将与政府携手推动地区治理工作，提升市民的幸福感和获得感，建设一个更美好、更和谐的社区。
Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development holds third meeting (with photos)
11.12.2023

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, chaired the third meeting of the Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development (CITID) this afternoon (December 11). At the meeting, members were briefed on the major initiatives that were in "The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address" related to the purview of the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, and shared their views on the relevant initiatives. Moreover, members also shared their suggestions with the Government on the industry planning of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) in the Loop. Professor Sun said, "Innovation and technology (I&T) are instrumental in societal progress, and provide key impetus for Hong Kong's high-quality economic development. The Policy Address sets out a series of initiatives with a forward-looking approach to support the I&T development." On the HSITP, he stated that the HSITP will contain various clusters with different industry themes to establish a diverse I&T ecosystem. At the same time, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to work closely with the Shenzhen Municipal Government to foster the synergistic development of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. Established on March 3, 2023, the CITID advises the Government on the directions and strategies as set out in the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint on promoting development of I&T in Hong Kong, and enhances co-operation among stakeholders.
Hong Kong teams win 20 awards at APICTA Awards 2023 (with photos)
8.12.2023

The Awards Presentation Ceremony of the Asia Pacific Information and Communications Technology Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2023 was held today (December 8). In the event organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS), Hong Kong teams achieved remarkable results again, bagging a record-breaking total of seven Winner and 13 Merit Awards among over 250 entries, ranking first among the 16 participating economies. This year's APICTA Awards, hosted by Hong Kong for the third time since 2004 and 2013, brought together over 600 leaders and elites of the information and communications technology (ICT) industry from across the Asia Pacific region. Through four days of award judging and networking activities, the event promoted collaboration in the region's ICT sector and provided opportunities for participants to experience the leading advantages of Hong Kong's innovation and technology (I&T) development. The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, congratulated all winning teams at the awards presentation ceremony and applauded their outstanding achievements, which inspired the ICT innovators across the Asia Pacific region. Professor Sun said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government values the contributions of talent with diverse backgrounds and expertise, and will pursue the prevailing strategy of attracting and retaining talent with a view to nurturing an even more vibrant and thriving I&T ecosystem. The Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Tony Wong, presented awards to winners at the ceremony and commended their outstanding performances. Hong Kong teams performed exceptionally well among over 250 award entries. The list of award-winning projects by Hong Kong teams is in the attachment. The OGCIO and HKCS, with co-sponsorship by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, also hosted "Hong Kong Night" at Cyberport last night (December 7), enabling Hong Kong teams to present their insights, innovative ideas and technology solutions to representatives from other participating economies. Earlier that afternoon, three networking sessions were arranged to facilitate insightful exchanges among primary, secondary and tertiary students of the member economies, as well as forge new connections for start-ups with their counterparts and investors from across the member economies. Brunei Darussalam has been chosen as the host of the 23rd APICTA Awards next year. The APICTA Awards is an acclaimed international awards programme organised annually by the APICTA. Through the concerted support of the 16 member economies, the APICTA Awards is highly regarded by the ICT industry in the Asia Pacific region. More details of the Awards are available on the thematic website apicta2023.hk .
Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2023 starts off in Hong Kong (with photos)
5.12.2023

The Asia Pacific Information and Communications Technology Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2023 officially started off today (December 5). The four-day event, jointly organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS), will gather over 600 ICT leaders and industry elites from across the Asia-Pacific region. This marks the third occasion when Hong Kong has the privilege to host the event after 2004 and 2013. Speaking at the ceremony, the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, said that it is a great honour for Hong Kong to host the prestigious APICTA Awards for the third time. This recognition reflects Hong Kong's standing as a vibrant ICT hub and underscores the Government's unwavering dedication to nurturing innovation and fostering the growth of Hong Kong's ICT ecosystem. Professor Sun wished all entries and teams great victory and success. The APICTA Awards is an acclaimed international awards programme organised annually by the APICTA. Through the concerted support of the 16 member economies, the APICTA Awards is highly regarded by the ICT industry in the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the Awards received an overwhelming response, drawing nearly 300 entries from enterprise and student teams to compete for the honours in 24 award categories. The Awards programme will take place from today until December 8, comprising awards judging, Students' Entries Networking Session, and Startup Entries Networking Session. Through an array of valuable networking opportunities among participating teams, judges, and the Executive Committee members, it will help promote the innovation and technology (I&T) development in the Greater Bay Area, and Hong Kong as an I&T hub for regional collaboration and spearhead the ICT development across the region. On December 7, the Hong Kong Night will be held to let the Hong Kong delegation present their insights, innovative ideas and technology solutions to delegates from other participating economies. The Awards Presentation Ceremony, to be held on December 8, will officially reveal the winners chosen by the judging panels comprising esteemed experts from across the member economies. The Awards aims to recognise outstanding organisations and individuals in the Asia-Pacific region who have made a significant contribution to the ICT industry. It is dedicated to stimulating ICT innovation, raising ICT awareness in the community, creating business matching opportunities between innovators and investors, and facilitating technology transfer and application. Details of the Awards are available on the thematic website, apicta2023.hk .
SITI visits Sandy Ridge in North District on new land supply for innovation and technology use (with photos)
1.12.2023

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, today (December 1) inspected a new site for innovation and technology (I&T) use in Sandy Ridge in North District, and saw for himself the site's development potential for I&T purposes. The Government has been endeavouring to provide space for the development of the I&T industries by increasing I&T land supply and upgrading supporting infrastructure. This year's Policy Address proposed a change in the use of a two-hectare formed site at Sandy Ridge in North District for I&T and related purposes, with a view to supporting Hong Kong's I&T development. Accompanied by the Director of the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office of the Development Bureau, Mr Vic Yau, and the Acting Project Manager (North Development Office) of the Civil Engineering and Development Department, Mr Gavin Tse, Professor Sun conducted an inspection at Sandy Ridge and was briefed by the relevant officers on the situation of the site, including the land formed and the relevant infrastructure facilities which have been completed. Professor Sun said taking into account the location of the site, infrastructure planning, lead time for developing the site, commercial, transport and community facilities in the vicinity, as well as the industry's keen demand for similar facilities, the Government is of the initial view that the site may be feasible for data centre development, which should not generate large people flow. "The Government plans to complete the technical assessment and relevant rezoning procedures within next year, the site will be ready for I&T and related development, providing a disposed site for I&T use in a relatively short term in addition to the Loop. This aligns with the 'South-North dual-engine (finance-I&T)' planning," he said. The Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Mr Eddie Mak; the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong; and the Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Tony Wong, also joined the visit to Sandy Ridge site.
China Manned Space delegation exchanges views with technology and higher education sector representatives at luncheon (with photos/video)
30.11.2023

The China Manned Space delegation attended a luncheon hosted by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau today (November 30) to meet and exchange views with representatives from Hong Kong's technology and higher education sectors. The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, said at the luncheon, "The National Manned Space Programme has been breaking new ground and making remarkable achievements in the past some-30 years. Last year, the country launched the recruitment of the fourth batch of astronauts and the recruitment of payload specialists in Hong Kong for the first time, giving Hong Kong citizens the opportunity to participate in the important missions of the National Manned Space Programme. This demonstrated the country's care and support to Hong Kong, and the importance and recognition attached to Hong Kong's technology sector. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has been rendering its full co-operation to the country's recruitment exercise. We are deeply honoured and encouraged that Hong Kong candidates have entered into the final stage of the recruitment process. We hope that the Hong Kong candidates could have the opportunity to realise their space aspirations and contribute to the country. Meanwhile, Hong Kong has a solid foundation in basic scientific research. We will continue to leverage on our strengths to contribute to the country's building of an aerospace power." The Deputy Director General of the China Manned Space Agency, Mr Lin Xiqiang, also shared the country's achievements and latest developments in aerospace technology with representatives from the technology and higher education sectors at the luncheon. The luncheon was attended by officials from the HKSAR Government, including Professor Sun; the Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Mr Eddie Mak; the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong; the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Ivan Lee; the Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Tony Wong; and the Commissioner for Efficiency, Miss Patricia So. Representatives from the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR and the Chinese People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison also attended. Other guests included presidents of universities and young researchers, representatives from the University Grants Committee, the Research Grants Council, research and development centres for innovation and technology, and the InnoHK research laboratories.
SITI continues visit to Fujian (with photos)
28.11.2023

âThe Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, continued his visit to Fujian today (November 28). In the morning, Professor Sun met with Vice-Governor of the Fujian Provincial People's Government Mr Lin Ruiliang; the Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Fujian Province, Mr Li Zhizhong; and the Director of the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Fujian Province, Mr Weng Yuyao, in Fuzhou. They exchanged views on co-operation between Fujian and Hong Kong in the areas of innovation and technology (I&T), new industrialisation and informatisation development. Professor Sun also briefed Mr Lin on the I&T ecosystem of Hong Kong, and the series of initiatives in the Policy Address implementing the development directions and major strategies set out in the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint, as well as the latest development plan of the Hong Kong Park of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. Professor Sun then proceeded to Ningde in Fujian Province to continue his visit. Upon arrival, Professor Sun met with the Secretary of the CPC Ningde Municipal Committee, Mr Liang Weixin. They exchanged views on promoting the development of high-end technology industries with a competitive edge and of strategic significance, which would in turn drive economic diversification and high-quality development of society, and create quality job opportunities. Professor Sun encouraged enterprises in Fujian to leverage on Hong Kong's advantages of internationalisation and a highly market-oriented environment to expand their businesses overseas. Following yesterday's meeting with the Chairman and General Manager of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL), Mr Robin Zeng, Professor Sun visited the base of CATL in the afternoon. He toured the enterprise's technology building and smart production lines of "Base Z" to gain a better understanding of the enterprise's work in research and development, production and sales of new energy traction battery systems and energy storage systems, as well as the enterprise's efforts in providing solutions for new energy applications around the world. He also exchanged views with the Chief Investment Officer of CATL, Mr Wang Hongbo, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board and the Ecological Development Committee of CATL, Mr Wu Yingming, and other senior executives on the enterprise's direction and strategies to launch its business in Hong Kong. Professor Sun concluded his visit and returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.
SITI commences visit to Fujian (with photos)
27.11.2023

âThe Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, began his visit to Fuzhou, Fujian Province today (November 27). Professor Sun first called on the Deputy Secretary of the Leading Party Members Group of the Standing Committee of the Fujian Provincial People's Congress, Mr Chen Dong, briefing him the latest effort that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has made in promoting the development of innovation, technology and industry in Hong Kong. They also exchanged views on furthering the promotion of innovation and technology (I&T) co-operation between Fujian and Hong Kong. Professor Sun met with the Chairman and General Manager of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL), Mr Robin Zeng, to learn about the enterprise's industry planning, development strategies, and technology development in the field of traction batteries and storage batteries. Professor Sun said that the HKSAR Government is setting up the New Industrialisation Development Office, with new energy technology being one of the strategic industries being pursued by the Government. The Government will endeavour to promote the development of such industries in future, by supporting relevant quality and representative enterprises to expand their businesses, with a view to fostering Hong Kong's economic diversification. Professor Sun welcomed CATL to set up business in Hong Kong. The HKSAR Government will provide appropriate ancillary facilities and services to strategic enterprises that wish to establish a foothold in Hong Kong. Professor Sun then visited the industrial park and clean room production facilities of Hengmei Optoelectronic Corporation in Fuzhou and was briefed by the management on the planning and business layout of the company, and its development in the field of high-end polarisers manufacturing. Professor Sun also met with the Director of the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of People's Government of Fujian Province, Mr Lin Wensheng; the Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Fujian Province, Mr Huang Shu, and the Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Fujian Province, Mr Chen Chuanfang. They exchanged views on issues of concern to both Hong Kong and Fujian and explored opportunities to take forward I&T and industry development co-operation between the two places. Professor Sun will proceed to Ningde to continue his visit tomorrow (November 28).
SITI to visit Fujian
26.11.2023

âThe Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, will depart for a visit to Fujian Province this evening (November 26). During the visit, he will tour advanced manufacturing and new energy enterprises in Fuzhou and Ningde to learn more about Fujian Province's efforts in promoting the development of innovation and technology, and new industrialisation. He will also call on leaders of the Fujian Provincial Government and the Ningde Municipal Government. Professor Sun will return to Hong Kong in the evening on November 28. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, will be the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry.