Speech by SITI at International Summit of AI for Science “Empowering Breakthroughs at the Intersection of AI and Science”
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, on the International Summit of AI for Science “Empowering Breakthroughs at the Intersection of AI and Science” at this time (November 21):
Professor Liu (Director General of the Bureau of International Cooperation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor Liu Weidong), Professor Boey (President and University Distinguished Professor of the City University of Hong Kong, Professor Freddy Boey), Professor Luo (Co-Chair of the International Summit of AI for Science 2025, Professor of the Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor Luo Jiebo), Professor Ma (Co-Chair of the International Summit of AI for Science 2025, Director of the Hong Kong Institute of AI for Science of the City University of Hong Kong, Professor Ma Weiying), distinguished friends, girls and gents,
Good morning. It is my nice pleasure to affix you all at this time on the International Summit of AI for Science 2025, cohosted by the Hong Kong Institute of Science and Innovation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the City University of Hong Kong.
The theme of at this time – “Empowering Breakthroughs at the Intersection of AI and Science” – underscores the pivotal function of AI as a catalyst for innovation and know-how (I&T) growth. From life sciences to materials sciences, AI is accelerating discovery. It shouldn’t be merely a software however a transformative pressure that reshapes the very paradigms of scientific analysis and technological revolution, in addition to trade transformation. Today’s summit is a collective exploration of how AI can outline the boundaries of human information.
Hong Kong is proud to face on the forefront of this transformation. The Hong Kong SAR Government has recognized AI as a key trade for future development and has set out clear targets for the event of AI. With a deal with “strengthening infrastructure and promoting the application-oriented approach”, we introduce multidimensional insurance policies to advertise the event of AI in Hong Kong, in line with the nationwide “AI+” initiative and in step with the worldwide growth path of AI.
Amongst others, InnoHK is a serious authorities I&T initiative to foster world analysis collaboration. The InnoHK platform has efficiently established collaborations with greater than 30 world-renowned universities and analysis institutes. On the AI and robotics facet, we’ve thus far introduced collectively a complete of 16 R&D (analysis and growth) centres and laboratories and over 1 700 main analysis abilities domestically and globally to drive breakthroughs in robotics and improve Hong Kong’s AI capabilities. We are delighted that the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics established by the Hong Kong Institute of Science and Innovation below the Chinese Academy of Sciences additionally participated in this essential initiative, with a deal with modern integration of AI and life sciences. Besides, we’re engaged on the institution of the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute in 2026, which can facilitate upstream AI R&D, midstream and downstream transformation of R&D outcomes, in addition to enlargement of software situations.
According to the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2025 by the International Institute for Management Development, Hong Kong ranked fourth globally, rising three spots from the earlier 12 months. The new rating is predicated on enhancements in “technology”, “knowledge”, and “future readiness”, with town attaining the highest world spot in “technological framework” and “adaptive attitudes”. This achievement reaffirms our progress in growing Hong Kong into a world digital hub.
We are excited to be taught that the International Summit of AI for Science is a platform that connects Hong Kong with prime worldwide analysis expertise to advertise world collaboration and alternate amongst scientists. Many sensible minds from everywhere in the world have come collectively at this time to share their experience throughout varied fields and alternate concepts on AI. In this connection, I congratulate the Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the City University of Hong Kong for organising this Summit.
Last however not least, could I invite all voters to forged your votes in the upcoming Legislative Council election on December 7. This is essential for Hong Kong. I want at this time’s occasion each success. Thank you.
Speech by SITI at International Summit of AI for Science “Empowering Breakthroughs at the Intersection of AI and Science” Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS attends press convention on general operations of fifteenth National Games in Shenzhen
Vice President of the Organising Committee of the fifteenth National Games (NG) and Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended a press convention held by the Organising Committee of the fifteenth NG in Shenzhen at this time (November 21). Mr Chan, together with related officers from the General Administration of Sport of China (GASC), Guangdong Province and the Macao Special Administrative Region, launched the general operations of the fifteenth NG.
Mr Chan said on the press convention that this 12 months’s NG represents an modern apply of sports activities collaboration amongst Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, showcasing the infinite potentialities for the joint growth of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The profitable internet hosting of the NG not solely enhances Hong Kong’s potential to host large-scale sporting occasions but in addition promotes deep integration and collaboration amongst GBA cities. It fosters people-to-people exchanges throughout the GBA and lays a strong basis for the three locations to cohost mega occasions, additional enhancing the general competitiveness of the GBA and collectively contributing to the nation’s growth.
Regarding methods to additional develop Hong Kong’s sports activities trade by leveraging the momentum of the NG, Mr Chan famous that this marks the eighth time Hong Kong has participated in the NG since its return to the motherland, and it’s also essentially the most profitable version, with a complete of 19 medals: 9 golds, two silvers and eight bronzes. This not solely displays that the abilities of athletes have been on the rise but in addition reveals that Hong Kong is transferring in the proper path in coaching elite athletes and formulating insurance policies on sports activities developments. At the identical time, it demonstrates the outcomes of the joint efforts of the Government and varied sectors of the neighborhood in selling the event of sports activities over time.
Mr Chan stated, the HKSAR Government has allotted ample assets to help sports activities growth. The Government has designated over $1 billion for the Hong Kong Sports Institute in 2025-26 to help its coaching for over 1 600 elite athletes. In addition to bodily coaching assets, the Government constantly enhances help for elite athletes, together with rising the direct monetary subsidies for athletes, permitting them to deal with coaching inside a extra financially secure context.
He added, with the profitable expertise of internet hosting varied occasions of the fifteenth NG in the Hong Kong competitors area, the HKSAR Government will proceed to actively appeal to extra worldwide mega sports activities occasions to Hong Kong, additional promote the native sports activities trade, improve skilled ranges and transfer in the direction of industrialisation, in addition to leverage large-scale occasions to spice up sports activities tourism, associated help companies and related modern companies, with a view to constructing a extra complete sports activities trade ecosystem. The HKSAR Government may even proceed to step up its promotion of sports activities on the neighborhood and faculty ranges, enhance and optimise sports activities and leisure services, and encourage all sectors to collectively domesticate a robust sporting tradition.
Mr Chan stated, “Hong Kong athletes have achieved historic results in the 15th NG, presenting a golden opportunity for Hong Kong’s sports development. The HKSAR Government will work together with all sectors to convert the success of the NG into long-term momentum, further improving local sports standards and promoting a culture of ‘sports for all’. This will position sports as a vital force in uniting society and enriching cultural life, aiming to achieve the goal of ‘benefitting ordinary people’.”
Regarding the optimistic impacts of internet hosting the NG for Hong Kong, Mr Chan stated that the profitable completion of fifteenth NG not solely elevated the worldwide picture of your complete GBA, together with Hong Kong, however has additionally resulted in substantial and lasting advantages in areas reminiscent of infrastructure, expertise growth and regional collaboration. These outcomes will proceed to exert optimistic affect after the conclusion of the fifteenth NG, injecting new momentum into Hong Kong’s long-term growth.
He cited that in phrases of venues and services, iconic world-class services such because the Kai Tak Sports Park have turn out to be vital platforms for selling Hong Kong’s sports activities and tourism industries. The Kai Tak Sports Park efficiently hosted occasions reminiscent of rugby sevens, handball (males) and fencing through the fifteenth NG, demonstrating its potential to host worldwide competitions. Kai Tak Stadium, which accommodates 50 000 spectators, considerably enhances Hong Kong’s competitiveness in internet hosting large-scale competitions, additional consolidating Hong Kong’s place as a hub for worldwide mega occasions.
He added that the success of the NG has totally showcased Hong Kong’s capabilities in occasion organisation and administration. During the preparation course of, Hong Kong cultivated a gaggle of execs with a world perspective, who will proceed to play key roles in associated fields, selling and supporting the event of Hong Kong’s sports activities trade. In addition, the Hong Kong competitors area has appointed over 16 000 volunteers, forming the largest-ever occasion volunteer staff, which extensively demonstrates the general public’s lively participation and help for the sports activities trade. This highly effective social pressure has established a strong societal basis for Hong Kong’s long-term growth of sports activities.
Mr Chan famous that the NG has considerably enhanced the general worldwide picture and affect of the GBA, additional solidifying Hong Kong’s standing throughout the worldwide sports activities area. This has generated optimistic results and tangible advantages in areas reminiscent of tourism promotion and expertise attraction. With the profitable internet hosting of the NG, these productive achievements will significantly contribute to Hong Kong’s growth and foster regional integration as highly effective momentum, whereas selling tradition exchanges and commerce collaboration in the GBA.
Mr Chan stated, “Hong Kong will maintain close co-operation with the GASC to further promote the joint development of the sports industry in the GBA and attract more major events to be held in Hong Kong and the GBA, thereby contributing to building a world-class bay area and the country’s efforts to become a sporting powerhouse.”
Officials attending at this time’s press convention included Deputy Director of the GASC Mr Tong Lixin; Vice President of the Organising Committee of the fifteenth NG and Standing Committee member of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, Mr Wang Xi; Mr Chan; and Vice President of the Organising Committee of the fifteenth NG and Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Ms O Lam.
CS attends press conference on overall operations of 15th National Games in Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases