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Written by: Wen Haozong
2019-12-02 15:59
Last updated: 2019-12-02 16:00The world has entered a new era of innovation and technology, but Hong Kong has been accused of falling behind from the mainland and other competitors from time to time, encouraging the development of innovation and technology to become the goal of the Hong Kong government. The Financial Secretary, Chen Maobo, attended the "Hong Kong 01" 2019 Economic Summit Forum and pointed out that with the rapid development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong is expected to rely on its unique institutional advantages to make the Greater Bay Area an important centre for innovation and technology contribution.
Hong Kong is expected to bring together talents and industries in the region
The State Council announced in February the Outline of the Planning of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. In addition, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Construction Leading Group announced 16 measures to benefit Hong Kong last month, which means that the construction of the zone has officially entered a new stage. Chen Maobo said that the Greater Bay Area is home to a large number of leading innovation and technology companies that have the ability to transform scientific research results, coupled with the region's deep manufacturing base, and are expected to be mutually beneficial to Hong Kong. He pointed out that Hong Kong has the advantages of one country, two systems, which is conducive to consolidating talents and industries in the region, and assisting the construction of the Greater Bay Area into an international innovation and technology center.
Chen Maobo believes that Hong Kong is undoubtedly lagging behind in the field of innovation and technology, but its stamina should not be underestimated. For example, although the popularity of e-wallets in Hong Kong is not as good as in the Mainland, with the introduction of the fast payment system "FPS" by the HKMA last year As long as you have a bank account, you can complete instant small transactions, and at the same time unified the QR code payment standards.
Speaking of the Hong Kong government's efforts to promote I & T, Chen Maobo believes that the key to encouraging I & T lies in talents. Although Hong Kong universities have excellent basic scientific research, they are not enough to support the development of I & T. We must strive to create an environment conducive to I & T and attract Foreign talent.
He introduced that the Hong Kong Government is constructing the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Lok Ma Chau Hetao area, and is supporting the expansion of the Science Park and the Cyberport with funding. In terms of talents, the Hong Kong Government has recently launched and expanded overseas talent import programs and technology professionals. Only to foster the plan, hoping to attract more innovative talents. In terms of taxation and policy arrangements, the Hong Kong Government will also actively "break down the walls", review government procurement strategies, and review outdated regulations.
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