CITID Meeting Discusses Hong Kong's Innovation and Technology Development Initiatives

Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development holds sixth meeting

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, chaired the sixth meeting of the Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development (CITID) this morning (June 10).

At the meeting, members were briefed on the major initiatives and latest developments of new industrialisation in Hong Kong, and shared their views on the relevant measures.

Professor Sun said, "The current-term Government has proactively launched and implemented a series of policies and measures in accordance with the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint (the Blueprint) to improve the local innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem, develop new and emerging industries of strategic importance, support start-ups, formulate plans for future industries, and facilitate the upgrading and transformation of traditional industries through I&T, thereby promoting the development of I&T industries and new industrialisation."

Established on March 3, 2023, the CITID advises the Government on the directions and strategies as set out in the Blueprint on promoting the development of I&T in Hong Kong, and enhances co-operation among stakeholders.

Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development holds sixth meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development holds sixth meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD deeply grieved by death of Workman II

The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Donald Ng, today (December 31) expressed profound sadness at the passing of a Workman II, Ms Li Haiying, and offered his deepest condolences to her family.

Ms Li was carrying out street cleansing duties this afternoon in the vicinity of Canton Road, Yau Ma Tei. While transporting refuse to the junction of Waterloo Road and Ferry Street, she was knocked down by a goods vehicle. She was sent to hospital and later certified dead, aged 57. Investigation by the Police is under way.

Ms Li was under the Yau Tsim District Environmental Hygiene Office and was mainly responsible for street cleansing work.

Mr Ng said, "Having joined theFood and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) for over nine years, Ms Li served the public with dedication and perseverance. I am deeply grieved at the loss of such a devoted colleague. On behalf of all our colleagues, I offer the deepest condolences to her family."

The FEHD will maintain close contact with Ms Li's family and provide all appropriate support and assistance to help them through this difficult time.

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