Hong Kong’s state key laboratories should ramp up research and innovation to assist develop the town right into a tech hub via its worldwide connections whereas aligning with the nationwide technique to boost China’s energy on the worldwide stage, high native and Beijing officers have stated.
China’s tech minister attended a ceremony in Hong Kong on Monday to current plaques to the administrators of the amenities, as he urged the town to assist nationwide improvement via innovation.
“I hope the state key laboratories in Hong Kong will further bolster their mission positioning [and] focus on scientific challenges arising from national demands … to seize the commanding heights in the global scientific and technological competition,” stated Yin Hejun, the Chinese minister of science and expertise.
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong additionally stated the laboratories might assist Hong Kong obtain nationwide goals.
“We do wish that these new state key laboratories can better align with our national development plan, and better serve our national needs,” Sun stated.
He added that the town had initiated the institution of the amenities in 2023 following Beijing’s optimisation and restructuring train in 2022.