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London ETO Promotes Hong Kong's Innovation Ecosystem to Foster Global Partnerships and Talent Exchange

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London ETO Promotes Hong Kong's Innovation Ecosystem to Foster Global Partnerships and Talent Exchange
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London ETO Promotes Hong Kong's Innovation Ecosystem to Foster Global Partnerships and Talent Exchange

2026-03-11 13:00 Last Updated At:13:18

London ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant innovation ecosystem

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom (UK), on March 5 (London time), together with City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, to promote Hong Kong's vibrant innovation ecosystem and explore new opportunities in talent exchange and global partnerships.

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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Over 80 participants attended the event, including innovators and representatives from the business and academic sectors from the UK and Hong Kong. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Over 80 participants attended the event, including innovators and representatives from the business and academic sectors from the UK and Hong Kong. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows (from left) Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Ron Kwok Chi-wai; the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, Professor Omar Matar; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Enterprise), Professor Johnny Ho Chung-yin; and Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Denvid Lau Tak-bun at the seminar. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows (from left) Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Ron Kwok Chi-wai; the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, Professor Omar Matar; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Enterprise), Professor Johnny Ho Chung-yin; and Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Denvid Lau Tak-bun at the seminar. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong, delivering his opening remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong, delivering his opening remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering her opening remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering her opening remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The seminar was also organised as a trade and investment promotion initiative under the new functional platform Economic and Trade Express, as announced in the Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address.

In her opening remarks, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted that Hong Kong's universities provide a strong foundation for strengthening the city's global competitiveness in innovation and technology. She noted that Hong Kong's close integration with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area offers extensive opportunities for collaboration and market access. She encouraged academic institutions, start-ups, entrepreneurs, investors and global talent to consider Hong Kong as a base for scaling ventures, advancing careers and building global partnerships.

The seminar also featured remarks by the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong, who shared insights into CityUHK's strategic focus on nurturing innovation talent and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.

A networking reception was held immediately after the seminar. Over 80 participants attended the event, including innovators and representatives from the business and academic sectors from the UK and Hong Kong, providing valuable opportunities for exchange, collaboration and partnership building.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Over 80 participants attended the event, including innovators and representatives from the business and academic sectors from the UK and Hong Kong. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Over 80 participants attended the event, including innovators and representatives from the business and academic sectors from the UK and Hong Kong. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows (from left) Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Ron Kwok Chi-wai; the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, Professor Omar Matar; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Enterprise), Professor Johnny Ho Chung-yin; and Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Denvid Lau Tak-bun at the seminar. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows (from left) Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Ron Kwok Chi-wai; the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, Professor Omar Matar; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Enterprise), Professor Johnny Ho Chung-yin; and Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Denvid Lau Tak-bun at the seminar. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong, delivering his opening remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong, delivering his opening remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering her opening remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering her opening remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units

Today (April 26) is the seventh day of phased arrangements for residents of seven blocks of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po to return to their units. Five middle-zone floors of Wang Cheong House and 10 low-zone floors of Wang Tao House were opened. The access arrangements were carried out in an orderly manner and operated smoothly.

A total of 116 households (418 people) registered to return to their units today through the "one social worker per household" service, while 116 households (424 people) actually turned up.

The average time residents spent entering and leaving the building today was two hours and 26 minutes, with the shortest time being 21 minutes and the longest three hours and 56 minutes. About 77 per cent of the residents stayed in the building for less than three hours. About 26 per cent of the residents stayed in the building for less than two hours. About 4 per cent of the residents stayed in the building for less than one hour.

A total of 62 households (151 people) went up and down the building more than once. Among them, 18 households (64 people) made one additional trip, 22 households (46 people) made two additional trips, 11 households (20 people) made three additional trips, 5 households (12 people) made four additional trips, 5 households (8 people) made five additional trips, and 1 household (1 person) made six additional trips.

The integrated enquiry counter set up by relevant departments today received 7 cases requesting police assistance and 1 case involving residents seeking help due to physical discomfort, as well as 1 case seeking psychological counselling services.

The 7 cases requesting police assistance involved suspected loss of property, including watches, jewellery, cash and gold items. Officers were immediately deployed to assist in searches, and lost property was recovered in five cases. For the remaining two cases, the Police will make further investigation.

The Government spares no effort in supporting the residents returning to their units. Each day, the Government deploys over 1 000 personnel from various departments, including the Police, the Civil Aid Service, the Fire Services Department, the Auxiliary Medical Service, the Home Affairs Department, the Social Welfare Department (SWD), the Housing Department, and the Housing Bureau, as well as District Services and Community Care Teams members. The "Government-wide Mobilisation" mechanism has also been activated to bring together greater interdepartmental resources to support residents.

Under the "Government-wide Mobilisation" mechanism, the Civil Service Bureau has co-ordinated nine government departments to mobilise civil servants to form the Government Quick Response Unit to support these access arrangements. These civil servants come from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the Architectural Services Department, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), the Environmental Protection Department, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, the Lands Department (LandsD), the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), the Post Office, and the Water Supplies Department(WSD). They will form dedicated teams with social workers and clinical psychologists from the SWD, stationed on different floors to provide support to residents returning to their units. The civil servants mobilised in the first three days were from the AFCD, those mobilised from the fourth day to the sixth day are from the EMSD and the LCSD, while those mobilised from the seventh day to the ninth day (including today) are from the LandsD and the WSD.

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes seventh-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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