Speech by CS at Nobel Heroes Forum: Shaping Science and Future
Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, at the Nobel Heroes Forum: Shaping Science and Future at the moment (January 12):
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Speech by CS at Nobel Heroes Forum: Shaping Science and Future Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Speech by CS at Nobel Heroes Forum: Shaping Science and Future Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
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Dr Wong (Chairman of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Council, Dr Peter Wong), Professor Zhang (President and Vice-Chancellor of the HKU, Professor Zhang Xiang), Mr Turner (Executive Director of Foundation Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, Mr Nikolaus Turner), distinguished Nobel Laureates, esteemed scientists,women and gents,
Good morning. It is my nice pleasure to be a part of you at the moment for the Nobel Heroes Forum: Shaping Science and Future.
To our Nobel Laureates – we’re actually privileged to have you ever with us. You signify the easiest of human curiosity and perseverance. Your ground-breaking work expands our understanding of the universe, lights the trail for future discovery, and evokes generations. Thank you for becoming a member of this extraordinary gathering.
And to all our distinguished company from all over the world – a really heat welcome to Hong Kong.
Today’s dialogue is greater than an educational occasion. It is a strong convergence of the world’s most interesting scientific minds, proper right here in a metropolis that’s decided to play its half in world innovation.
Hong Kong’s mission is evident and unwavering: to develop into a premier worldwide innovation and know-how centre. A hub the place high scientists, students and entrepreneurs can thrive, collaborate and serve the world.
To obtain this, the Government is totally dedicated. We are constructing a world-class ecosystem and nurturing the expertise to energy it.
First, we’re constructing the infrastructure for greatness.
We have established a strategic I&T framework centred on three main I&T (innovation and know-how) parks and 5 key analysis and improvement establishments.
Building on the success of the Science Park and Cyberport, we formally launched the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone final month.
The Hetao Co-operation Zone is a significant co-operation platform within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area beneath the National 14th Five-Year Plan. The Hong Kong Park is envisioned as a world-class hub for technological innovation, connecting the Chinese Mainland with the worldwide group, and serving as an necessary supply for fostering new high quality productive forces.
Together with our 5 key R&D (analysis and improvement) establishments concentrate on frontier applied sciences, these developments will create extra beneficial circumstances for Hong Kong to appeal to world I&T sources and expertise.
Second, we’re investing decisively.
We again our phrases with sources. We have launched important funding schemes throughout all the innovation chain.
To assist glorious and impactful analysis, the Research Grants Council (RGC) beneath the University Grants Committee administers greater than 20 aggressive analysis grant and fellowship schemes.
Furthermore, final yr we launched the three billion HK {dollars} Frontier Technology Research Support Scheme to empower ground-breaking primary analysis led by world-class researchers and lecturers.
To speed up the midstream and downstream improvement, we rolled out three separate 10 billion HK {dollars} initiatives to drive the commercialisation of R&D outcomes and new industrialisation.
Third, and most crucially, we’re nurturing and attracting high expertise.
Talent is our final driving pressure. We are increasing our expertise pool by means of a number of methods.
On nurturing younger analysis expertise, the Government has launched the Young Collaborative Research Grant to assist early-stage researchers in main and managing collaborative analysis. We are additionally actively fostering analysis collaboration between Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and abroad analysis funding businesses by means of working varied Joint Research Schemes. These partnerships not solely foster educational alternate but additionally present alternatives to nurture researchers in exploring new frontiers of their respective fields.
On attracting world expertise, the RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme has supported some 300 doctoral graduates from Hong Kong and all over the world to pursue analysis careers at our universities.
Our worldwide analysis flagship, the InnoHK analysis clusters, can be there to convey collectively sensible minds from all around the world to conduct world-class scientific analysis. To date, our two present InnoHK analysis clusters – one specializing in healthcare know-how and one other on AI and robotics – have efficiently constructed hyperlinks with over 30 world-class universities and analysis institutes from 12 economies, pooling collectively round 3 000 researchers domestically and throughout the globe.
To go additional, the Government is now expediting the event of the third InnoHK analysis cluster, with the concentrate on sustainable improvement, vitality, superior manufacturing and supplies.
Our technique follows a strong cycle: selling know-how with expertise, main industries with know-how, and attracting expertise with industries.
And we’re seeing outcomes. Hong Kong ranks third globally in “Technology” within the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking. The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster ranks first within the 2025 Global Innovation Index Ranking of the World’s Top 100 innovation clusters.
Our startup group has grown almost fivefold prior to now decade, producing homegrown unicorns.
This progress isn’t any accident. It is constructed on Hong Kong’s distinctive strengths. Under “one country, two systems”, we get pleasure from unwavering nationwide assist and unparalleled world connectivity. Our sturdy rule of regulation, free-flowing capital and vibrant multicultural society make Hong Kong the right incubator for scientific exploration and technological breakthroughs.
To each scientist, researcher and innovator right here at the moment: Hong Kong is open for you. We present the platform, the funding, the liberty and the connections to flip visionary concepts into actuality.
We invite you to construct your legacy right here. To be a part of us in shaping not simply the way forward for Hong Kong, however the way forward for science for humanity.
On this observe, let the dialogue start. I look ahead to the fruitful and inspirational exchanges. Thank you.
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Speech by CS at Nobel Heroes Forum: Shaping Science and Future Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Speech by CS at Nobel Heroes Forum: Shaping Science and Future Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
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Major Sports Events Committee awards “M” Mark standing to “Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026” and “Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show 2026”
The following is issued on behalf of the Major Sports Events Committee:
The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded “M” Mark standing to the “Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026” (January 18) and the “Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show 2026” (January 30 to February 1).
The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Wilfred Ng, mentioned at the moment (January 12), “With the beginning of 2026, more ‘M’ Mark events will follow one after another. Among them, the Hong Kong Marathon stands out as one of the city’s most popular running events. It attracts professional and amateur runners from around the world to showcase their competitive spirit against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s unique urban landscape. As for the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show to be held at the AsiaWorld-Expo, it will showcase the elegance and power of equestrianism splendidly. These two events allow local citizens and tourists to experience the allure of sports and highlight Hong Kong’s diverse culture and vibrant energy, strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a centre for major international sports events.”
The “M” Mark System goals to encourage and assist native National Sports Associations and personal or non-government organisations to organise extra main worldwide sports activities occasions and nurture them into sustainable undertakings. Sports occasions assembly the evaluation standards can be thought of for “M” Mark standing by the MSEC. Funding assist will even be offered to some occasions. The “M” Mark System goals to promote the event of main sports activities occasions, domesticate a sustainable sporting tradition, improve Hong Kong’s picture as a centre for main worldwide sports activities occasions and convey tangible financial advantages to the group.
For particulars of “M” Mark occasions, please go to www.mevents.org.hk.
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