Opening ceremony of "Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey" Movie Set Exhibition held today
The opening ceremony of the "Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey" Movie Set Exhibition, organised by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and financially supported by the Film Development Fund, was held at Kowloon Walled City Park today (May 23). The movie set exhibition will be open free of charge to the public from tomorrow (May 24), and will last for three years.
The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, expressed in his speech during the opening ceremony that the movie set exhibition, curated and built by Hong Kong's film professionals, reappears in Kowloon Walled City Park. It is hoped that the exhibition, along with other attractions in the region of Kowloon City, will draw both local, Mainland and overseas visitors through different travelling routes in the region to experience the local culture and cuisine, boost consumption in the region, and generate economic benefits.
Other officiating guests in the opening ceremony included the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong; the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law; the Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs Angelina Cheung; the Chairman of Hong Kong Film Development Council, Dr Wilfred Wong; and the Chairman of Hong Kong Tourism Board, Dr Peter Lam.
Following on the enthusiasm for the previous two exhibitions at Hong Kong International Airport and Kai Tak, the "Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey" Movie Set Exhibition is the largest of its kind and will last the longest. Created by the same team behind the Best Film at Hong Kong Film Awards, "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In", the film sets have been reconstructed on the original site of Kowloon Walled City, now Kowloon Walled City Park. There are more classic movie sets in this exhibition, with elements of local traditional craftsmanship and large-scale projection incorporated. Visitors will gain a unique immersive experience of the Walled City back in time, while being able to appreciate the ingenious creativity and dedication to exquisite craftsmanship of Hong Kong's film professionals. Details of opening arrangements can be found on the Leisure and Cultural Services Department website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/parks/kwcp/common/attachment/exhibition_guide_english.pdf).
Opening ceremony of "Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey" Movie Set Exhibition held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Opening ceremony of "Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey" Movie Set Exhibition held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Speech by SITI at 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit today (January 16):
Professor Sun Dong, Photo by Bastille Post
Ms Qiu (Vice President of DLG Exhibitions & Events Co Ltd, Ms Qiu Haoming), Hendrick (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, Mr Hendrick Sin), Terry (Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong), Duncan (Member of the Legislative Council, Mr Duncan Chiu), Alex (President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, Dr Alex Chung), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning. I am delighted to join you at the 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit.Today's theme, "Wake Up More!", is a call not only for any single company, city, or country but also a timely reminder for all of us to embrace a new era of intelligence, possibility, and shared responsibility.
A big thank you to the organiser for choosing Hong Kong as a destination for this remarkable Summit. This is another testament to Hong Kong's unique position as a "super connector" and a "super value-adder" that thrives on global connection and creativity. We are delighted to see that world-class academics, industry experts and leading entrepreneurs from around the world gather here today to explore the future of AI and the opportunities it brings to us.
AI has become a core engine driving global technological and economic progress, and all economies recognise its strategic importance.Under the unique advantages of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong is also seizing this AI moment.With a focus on "strengthening infrastructure and promoting the application-oriented approach", Hong Kong is steadily advancing a series of AI initiatives.
In terms of R&D (research and development), the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government is working to establish the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute within this year, which is a new engine for discovery, translation, and real-world impact.Through our AIR@InnoHK research cluster, we have funded the establishment of 16 R&D laboratories focusing on AI and robotics technologies.Notably, the "HKChat" AI chatbot developed by the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center has already launched its public version.
Hong Kong's total computing power has now reached 5 000 PFLOPS, with the Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre contributing 3 000 PFLOPS. This centre is a critical hub that supports Hong Kong's AI development, and its capacity will continue to expand to meet growing demand. The upcoming data facility cluster at Sandy Ridge in North District will further provide advanced computing power facilities, promoting the development of data and AI-related industries in Hong Kong.
And at the heart of all progress is talent. We recognise that people, not algorithms, will shape the future of AI. Our strategy is simple yet powerful: "Promote technology with talent, lead industries with technology, and attract talent with industries". To this end, we have included in the Talent List a number of professions in the I&T (innovation and technology) segment, including experienced AI Specialists, to facilitate global experts, like all of you here, in developing your careers in Hong Kong.
Looking ahead, the Hong Kong SAR Government will continue to foster strong collaboration among the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors. The future of AI cannot be built by anyone or any place alone. It requires a global community that is awake, aware, and aligned.I am confident that this Summit will spark new ideas and inspire us to wake up more for high-quality AI development.
I wish the Summit great success. Thank you.
The 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit, Photo by Bastille Post
