CSC Launches Seminar on Frontier Technologies and Global Opportunities in a Multipolar World

Civil Service College organises fourth seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World

The Civil Service College (CSC) launched the Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World. The fourth seminar in the series, on the topic of "A Key to the Future: Frontier Technologies and Global Opportunities", was delivered by the Dean of the Global Institute of Future Technology of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Professor Ni Jun, and chaired by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the China Institute of Fudan University, Mr Eric Li, at the Central Government Offices today (April 11).

Addressing the seminar, the Head of the CSC, Mr Oscar Kwok, said that technological innovation is not only an important engine for driving economic growth and social progress, but also a key factor in international strategic competition and reshaping the global landscape. The country has achieved significant technological advancements in various fields including aerospace technology, satellite navigation and high-speed rail technology, and has shared the fruits of development with more countries through the Belt and Road Initiative. With its robust intellectual property protection system and internationalised business environment, Hong Kong can leverage its strengths in scientific research, finance, and professional services to serve as a hub for collaboration between the country and the global technology industry. Hong Kong can also help introduce cutting-edge technologies and assist Mainland technology enterprises in "going global", contributing to the development of the country's technological endeavours.

About 190 civil servants in directorate, senior, and middle ranks from 44 bureaux/departments attended the seminar in person or online today.

The Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World invites renowned scholars and leaders from the Mainland and overseas as guest speakers to inspire civil servants to reflect on the influence of China, as a major player in a multipolar world, on the global community amid the rise of the Global South and profound changes in the international landscape, and to explore how Hong Kong, as a city where East meets West, should leverage its strengths in its unique role in connecting the country with the world. It covers subjects pertaining to the rise of the Global South and international order, preservation and innovation of fine traditions of culture and art and international communication, a holistic approach to national security and global initiatives, among others.

Civil Service College organises fourth seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Service College organises fourth seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Service College organises fourth seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Service College organises fourth seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Service College organises fourth seminar in Executive Series on Brokering North and South: China in a Multipolar World Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Land Registry releases statistics for December 2025

The Land Registry today (January 5) released its statistics for December 2025.

Land registration

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* The number of sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in December was 8 999 (+26.4 per cent compared with November 2025 and +63.3 per cent compared with December 2024)

* The 12-month moving average for December was 6 725 (4.5 per cent above the 12-month moving average for November 2025 and 18.7 per cent above that for December 2024)

* The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements of building units in December was $65.0 billion (+11.3 per cent compared with November 2025 and +52.0 per cent compared with December 2024)

* Among the sale and purchase agreements, 5 883 were for residential units (+5.3 per cent compared with November 2025 and +43.4 per cent compared with December 2024)

* The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements in respect of residential units was $51.2 billion (-0.9 per cent compared with November 2025 but +57.3 per cent compared with December 2024)

Statistics on sales of residential units do not include sale and purchase agreements relating to sales of units under the Home Ownership Scheme, the Private Sector Participation Scheme, the Tenants Purchase Scheme, etc, unless the premium of the unit concerned has been paid after the sale restriction period.

Figures on sale and purchase agreements received for the past 12 months, the year-on-year rate of change and breakdown figures on residential sales have also been released.

As deeds may not be lodged with the Land Registry until up to 30 days after the transaction, these statistics generally relate to land transactions in the previous month.

Land search

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* The number of searches of land registers made by the public in December was 377 908 (-2.0 per cent compared with November 2025 but +15.6 per cent compared with December 2024)

The statistics cover searches made at the counter, through the self-service terminals and via the Integrated Registration Information System Online Services.

The Land Registry, Photo source: reference image