Permanent Secretary for Security shares experience of telling good Hong Kong stories on social media at Weibo conference in Hefei

Mastering the art of storytelling: insights from hong kong's security chief at weibo conference in hefei

The Permanent Secretary for Security, Mr Patrick Li, attended an influence conference on governmentsco-organised by the Office of Cyberspace Affairs of the CPC Anhui Provincial Committee and Weibo in Hefei today (April 19), and delivered a keynote speech sharing how the Security Bureau (SB) tells good Hong Kong stories through social media. During his three-day visit to Hefei, Mr Li also called on the leaders of the United Front Work Department and the Publicity Department of the CPC Anhui Provincial Committee, as well as visiting local enterprises.

Addressing the conference, Mr Li expressed gratitude to Weibo and Mainland netizens for their support, enabling the SB to win a Weibo award for outstanding posts after receiving an overwhelming response for publishing a post titled "Tropical Cyclone" on the SB Weibo account, featuring precious photos and a video captured by the Government Flying Services (GFS) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) while fearlessly carrying out an operation on a fixed-wing aircraft to collect meteorological data near the typhoon centre when Super Typhoon Saola hit Hong Kong last year. He said the post received comments and tributes, and was shared by various Mainland meteorological institutions, with members of the public expressing deep respect for the professionalism of the GFS. Three representatives from the GFS also joined the conference. Mr Li said the example demonstrated how the HKSAR Government maximised the impact of publicity and told a good story of professionalism through flexible use of social media platforms and cross-departmental collaboration.

Noting that the SB is dedicated to strengthening communication with members of the public through social media in a down-to-earth, diversified and interactive approach, Mr Li said that with the HKSAR enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world under "one country, two systems", the team will make good use of social media platforms to tell good stories of the country and Hong Kong.

Over the past two days (April 17 and 18), Mr Li met with Deputy Head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Anhui Provincial Committeeand Director of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the People's Government of Anhui Province, Mr Zhang Qiming, and Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of the CPC Anhui Provincial Committeeand Director of the Information Office of the Anhui Provincial Government, Mr Zheng Mingwu, separately to brief them about the work and publicity strategies of the SB. They also explored co-operation in various areas including encouraging youth to know more about the motherland and enhancing their sense of national identity.

In Hefei, Mr Li paid a visit to innovation and technology enterprises and facilities, including new media Three Sheep Group to learn about its promotion strategies. He also visited the Anhui Innovation Pavilionand iFLYTEK Corporation, which specialises in artificial intelligence, to learn about its relevant research and developments as well as products. Moreover, he met with personnel of the Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, to share experiences in meeting challenges brought by extreme weather and matters regarding emergency response management.

​Mr Li concluded his visit today and returned to Hong Kong in the afternoon.

Permanent Secretary for Security shares experience of telling good Hong Kong stories on social media at Weibo conference in Hefei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Permanent Secretary for Security shares experience of telling good Hong Kong stories on social media at Weibo conference in Hefei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Permanent Secretary for Security shares experience of telling good Hong Kong stories on social media at Weibo conference in Hefei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Permanent Secretary for Security shares experience of telling good Hong Kong stories on social media at Weibo conference in Hefei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Permanent Secretary for Security shares experience of telling good Hong Kong stories on social media at Weibo conference in Hefei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Permanent Secretary for Security shares experience of telling good Hong Kong stories on social media at Weibo conference in Hefei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Permanent Secretary for Security shares experience of telling good Hong Kong stories on social media at Weibo conference in Hefei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Empowering the future: siti's inspiring speech at lingnan university's data science school inauguration

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Lingnan University School of Data Science Establishment Ceremony today (May 2):

Mr Andrew Yao (Chairman of the Council of the Lingnan University), Mr Tim Lui (Chairman of the University Grants Committee), Professor Joe Qin (President of the Lingnan University and Wai Kee KauChair Professor of Data Science), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning. It is my great pleasure to join you all today at the Establishment Ceremony of the School of Data Science in Lingnan University.

For long, Lingnan has taken pride in its long history as well as its legacy and mission of providing whole-person education that blends Eastern and Western philosophies. Liberal arts education, or in Chinese, 博雅教育, forms the cornerstone of the Lingnan community.

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter of Lingnan. With the objective to seamlessly integrate arts, humanities and sciences, the new School of Data Science is the best illustration of what higher education looks like today and tomorrow.

In the digital era where data-related knowledge has become indispensable and the demand for talents equipped with such knowledge rises at exponential rate, I am pleased to learn that Lingnan University has offered various programmes on Data Science and AI (artificial intelligence), and will be introducing more in the coming years. These programmes would be the strong propellers to the Government's efforts in enlarging the local talent pool in the innovation and technology (I&T) sector to create new impetus for economic growth.

Having been in the field of higher education for nearly 30 years in Hong Kong, I am well aware of the pressure university administrators face in admitting new programmes and the concerns students may have about their career prospects after graduation. As President Xi Jinping has indicated, new quality productive forces would be the driving force for our future, and I&T is the transformative agent in the process. Please rest assured that I&T is Hong Kong's future and we are on the right track.

The Government is making significant strides to foster the development of Hong Kong's I&T and data-based digital economy. Apart from our steadfast commitment to opening up more data and promoting cross-boundary data flow in the Greater Bay Area, Cyberport is setting up the AI Supercomputing Centre for commissioning in phases from this year onwards to accelerate high-powered computing projects and facilitate scientific breakthrough. The $3 billion AI funding scheme as announced in the Budget this year will also help eligible users, including universities, to make the best use of the AI supercomputing infrastructure.

To unleash the potentials of data and optimise these I&T resources, we need more talents in the field of data science to ignite the power of data and AI, transform research outcomes into applications and business opportunities, and chart new horizon of our digital society. Members of the School of Data Science would surely be a good fit for these.

Before I close, please allow me to express my appreciation to Mr Yao, Professor Qin and all Lingnan members for contributing to today's success and steering Lingnan University into a new era. I am confident that Lingnan University will continue to stand tall as a beacon of excellence in liberal arts education. And, with the establishment of the School of Data Science, there is no doubt that Lingnan University will lead the next wave of digital revolution in Hong Kong's higher education sector.

As Lingnan University's 60th anniversary approaches, I wish Lingnan many fruitful returns. And, again, congratulations on today's Establishment Ceremony of the School of Data Science. Thank you.

Speech by SITI at Lingnan University School of Data Science Establishment Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases