【Commentary】Light energy glass, racing simulator, one by one innovative technology products are displayed in the exhibition hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. On 4 April, the inaugural Hong Kong International Innovation and Technology Fair, jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, officially opened, with about 12 exhibitors from the Mainland and more than 100 countries and regions around the world. It is reported that with the theme of "Smart Life, Connecting the World", this year's Science and Technology Exhibition was held through online and offline integration mode, aiming to help global cross-industry and cross-sector exchanges and promote the development of Hong Kong's I&T achievements.
Zhang Guangjun, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, delivered a speech in the form of a video. Zhang Guangjun said that Hong Kong should give full play to its international advantages to promote personnel exchanges between the two places, and in the future, the two places should jointly deepen scientific research cooperation, promote the sharing of innovation resources, and facilitate the transformation of scientific research achievements.
Zhang Guangjun, Vice Minister of Science and Technology of China
It is necessary to consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's position in areas such as innovation and technology, and support Hong Kong's better integration into the overall development of the country. In recent years, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have joined hands to promote the implementation of the Central Science and Technology Policy to benefit Hong Kong, continuously deepened the cooperation between the Mainland and Hong Kong in science and technology innovation, continued to promote the transit of scientific research funds and human genetic resources, expanded the opening of the National Science and Technology Plan to Hong Kong and Macao, supported Hong Kong and Macao in building major national R&D bases and innovation platforms, and promoted the opening and sharing of major scientific research infrastructure and large-scale scientific research instruments to Hong Kong and Macao.
Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Sun Dong said that the HKSAR Government is committed to promoting the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong and promoting the deep integration of digital economy, smart city and Hong Kong.
Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government
According to the IMD report, Hong Kong ranked 2023th in the Smart City Index in 19, up from 2021rd in 33. We are now accelerating e-government audits with a view to implementing 2025 digital initiatives by 100 using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data analytics. They will definitely make it more convenient to further improve our lives and allow us to experience smart cities and benefits in our daily lives.
【Commentary】On the same day, some exhibitors said in an interview with reporters that the exhibition had a large flow of people and a strong atmosphere, hoping to promote their products to the world stage.
【During the same period】Shenzhen Gusheng Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. sales supervisor Jiang Yunqing
The main thing we bring this time is the racing simulator, we are already the first in the industry in China, and the top three in the world in the industry. We hope to let more people know about e-sports, learn about racing simulators, and use this platform of the (Hong Kong) Innovation and Technology Exhibition to show our brand and our products to the world.
Reporting by reporter Luo Siyu from Hong Kong
Responsible Editor: [Yu Xiao]