Hong Kong Launches Subsidy Program for Life and Health Technology Research Institute Collaboration

Appointments to Life and Health Technology Research Institute Steering Committee announced

To foster cross-institutional and multidisciplinary collaboration among universities and/or research institutions from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, the Government has launched the Subsidy Programme for the Setup of the Life and Health Technology Research Institute (LHTRI). The initiative aims to drive research and development (R&D) activities and transformation of R&D outcomes related in the field of life and health technology, and to attract leading innovation and technology talent and research teams around the world to Hong Kong.

The Government has set up a Steering Committee to consider proposals submitted under the programme. The Innovation and Technology Commission today (December 31) announced that the Steering Committee will be chaired by Professor Paul Lam Kwan-sing, with members from academic and industry sectors, and representatives of the Government. The appointments will be for a term of two years starting from January 1, 2026. The membership of the Steering Committee is as follows:

Chairman

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Professor Paul Lam Kwan-sing

Non-official members

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Mr Humphrey Choi Chor-ching

Ms Cordelia Chung

Dr Alexander Ng Man-tat

Dr Thomas Tsang Ho-fai

Professor Yang Guangzhong

Professor Yuen Kwok-yung

Ex-officio members

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Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry or his/her representative

Commissioner for Innovation and Technology or his/her representative

Deputy Secretary for Health 3 or his/her representative

In line with the initiative in the country's Recommendations for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan to support Hong Kong's development as an international innovation and technology centre, and to advance research in key fields such as bio-manufacturing with a view to striving for significant breakthroughs, the LHTRI will promote basic and translational research in the field of life and health technology, accelerate the transformation of R&D outcomes, and attract top-notch scholars and scientists worldwide to help build a research ecosystem in Hong Kong, thereby contributing to high-quality social development.

For enquiries, please contact the secretariat of the programme (tel: 3690 2544; e-mail: lhtri@itc.gov.hk).

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Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal

Hong Kong Customs today (April 2) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animal at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. A suspected illegally imported dog with an estimated market value of about $20,000 was seized.

Customs officers today intercepted an incoming 64-year-old female passenger at the Arrival Hall of the Control Point. Upon examination, a dog was seized from her rucksack, and she was subsequently arrested.

The case has been handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.

Customs reminds the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence.

Under the Rabies Regulation, any person found guilty of illegally importing animals, carcasses or animal products is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for one year.

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases