Opening remarks by SITI at Coding4Integrity Asian Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon Grand Finale
Following are the opening remarks by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Coding4Integrity Asian Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon Grand Finale today (September 19):
Thank you, Mr Woo (Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Mr Danny Woo) - and thank you to everyone here today.
It is inspiring to see so many young minds come together to tackle the challenge of corruption through innovation and technology (I&T).
Integrity is shaped by ethics, policy and education, but today you show that integrity is also manifested through creativity and hands-on experience.
This Hackathon demonstrates how youth can spark fresh ideas and bring real solutions. We are not just talking about integrity as a value; we are giving it flesh and blood by coding and applications.
Hong Kong continues to thrive on innovation and cross-border partnerships as an international I&T centre. Today's Hackathon shows exactly how innovation can drive progress in society and promote integrity across regions through collaboration.
Speaking of progress and our strides to become an international I&T centre, I am delighted to share that the World Intellectual Property Organization has recently ranked the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster first among the world's top 100 innovation clusters in its 2025 Global Innovation Index. This accolade is an affirmation of the vibrant I&T ecosystem we are building together in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area).
Like integrity, innovation meets no boundaries. Two days ago, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in his 2025 Policy Address outlined a series of forward-looking initiatives to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence in Hong Kong and push our boundaries for I&T.
AI is the key driving force of a new round of scientific and technological revolution, as well as industrial transformation. The widespread application of AI can create greater value for our society. To capitalise on the potential of AI, the Government will set up an AI Efficacy Enhancement Team and put in place an AI toolbox to foster more extensive adoption of AI technology in public administration and delivery of public services.
This Hackathon shows the diverse possibilities and immense power of AI applications in every facet of daily life. As you innovate, never forget a key component - integrity, which is the bedrock of trust and confidence in our systems and society.
Before I close, let me extend my heartfelt thanks to ICAC, UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime), and IAACA (International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities) for co-organising this meaningful event. Best of luck to all the teams. I look forward to seeing your ideas grow and make a lasting impact. Thank you.
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Opening remarks by SITI at Coding4Integrity Asian Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon Grand Finale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
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SITI visits Guangxi
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, visited Nanning in Guangxi today (January 14).
This morning, Professor Sun called on the Secretary of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee and Director of the Standing Committee of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regional People's Congress, Mr Chen Gang, and learned that Guangxi is accelerating the high-quality development of artificial intelligence and building an industrial co-operation highland for the AI industry facing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). They also had exchanges and in-depth discussions on further strengthening the co-operation and synergistic development between Hong Kong and Guangxi in various areas including AI, innovation and technology (I&T) parks, data infrastructure, data governance, and nurturing talent. Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee and Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Autonomous Region Ms Lu Xinning also attended the meeting.
Professor Sun said Hong Kong will fully leverage its distinctive advantage of having strong support from the motherland and a close connection with the world. Through complementary co-operation and synergistic development, Hong Kong and Guangxi will explore co-operation between the two places and with ASEAN countries in industries such as AI and the digital economy.
Professor Sun then met with Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee and the Secretary of the CPC Nanning Municipal Committee, Mr Xu Yongguo, to exchange views on I&T co-operation between Hong Kong and Nanning.
Professor Sun visited the Display Center of the China-ASEAN Countries Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center and toured its display hall. The Center is an AI co-operation platform, jointly established by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and ASEAN countries, which aims to promote regional co-operation in AI technologies and the digital transformation of industries. The center is also an industrial highland facing ASEAN.
He was briefed on the Center's construction and operation, as well as its co-operation with ASEAN countries. He also observed the AI+ industries and application scenarios, including industrialisation and social governance, and exchanged views on the co-operation model of research and development, integration in Guangxi, and applications in ASEAN.
Professor Sun also visited the exhibition centre of the China-ASEAN Information Harbor and the Beibu Gulf Big Data Exchange Center and studied the collaboration in AI between Guangxi and ASEAN countries, as well as the development and transaction of data products. He also learned about the cross-boundary data flow channels and industrial Internet platforms, the construction of the Digital Silk Road, and co-operation with the ASEAN market.
Professor Sun then visited the China-ASEAN Geographic Information Town to study the industrial applications of technologies, such as satellite navigation and geographic information, in the fields of smart city, cross-boundary logistics, and so on.
Meanwhile, Professor Sun visited the China-ASEAN Mercantile Exchange (China-Singapore Nanning International Logistics Park) to learn about the operation of the large-scale cross-boundary integrated logistics park and one-stop trade platform that integrates functions including production, warehousing, logistics, exhibition, commerce and finance. He also studied the international co-operation between ASEAN countries and Guangxi through the Western New Land-Sea Corridor.
Upon his arrival in Nanning, Guangxi yesterday, Professor Sun immediately met with Deputy Secretary-General of the People's Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Party Secretary and Director of the Guangxi Big Data Development Bureau Mr Zhao Zhigang, to have an in-depth exchange on issues including the promotion of data sharing, smart city development, and co-operation in digital industry.
The Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Dr Rocky Cheng, also joined the visit.
Professor Sun will continue his visit tomorrow. He will visit a digital intelligent operations and maintenance service provider and its intelligent computing centre to learn about the service provider's latest achievements in AI and computing power, digital intelligence technology and products. He will also visit the China Mobile Group Guangxi Company to conduct studies on the planning of its infrastructure in computing power and its AI industry large models.
Professor Sun will conclude his visit before noon and return to Hong Kong.
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI visits Guangxi Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
