Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development holds eighth meeting
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, chaired the eighth meeting of the Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development (CITID) this afternoon (May5).
At the meeting, members were briefed on the major initiatives in the 2026-27 Budget that were related to the purview of the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, as well as the Government's progress in formulating Hong Kong's first five-year plan. Members then provided various constructive suggestions, which were conducive to the Government's effort in enhancing the strategy in promoting the development of innovation and technology (I&T) in Hong Kong.
Professor Sun said, "The National 15th Five-Year Plan indicates clear support for Hong Kong's development into an international I&T centre. This year's Budget has also attached great importance to I&T development to use I&T to drive and empower Hong Kong's high-quality development. We will take forward the high-quality development of the new development layout of 'three major I&T parks and five key research and development institutions', while promoting the development of 'new industrialisation' and building a mordernised industrial system for Hong Kong. At the same time, we will fully support the nation's 'AI+' initiative, leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate development across all sectors. We are currently working at full speed to formulate Hong Kong's five-year plan, opening up new tracks for Hong Kong to develop as an international I&T centre."
Established on March 3, 2023, the CITID advises the Government on the directions and strategies as set out in the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development 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 eighth meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development holds eighth meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Youth Development Commission convenes 21st meeting
The Youth Development Commission convened its 21st meeting today (May 5).
At the meeting, members gave views on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's formulation of Hong Kong's first five-year plan to proactively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan in respect of youth development, covering numerous subjects such as nurturing young talent, promoting patriotic education, and promoting international youth exchange. The Government will continue to collate views from stakeholders and young people and, on the basis of the Youth Development Blueprint and in line with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, strive to nurture a new generation of youth equipped with a global perspective, a positive mindset, and affection for Hong Kong and the country.
Afterwards, members were briefed by government representatives on the latest implementation progress of the Youth Development Blueprint since its release in December 2022. Members were pleased to note that bureaux and departments have been promoting youth development work at full steam in accordance with the guiding principles as stated in the Blueprint. Apart from actively implementing some 160 specific actions set out in the Blueprint, relevant policy bureaux have also introduced approximately 130 additional youth-related new measures since the release of the Blueprint. This ensures that the Blueprint is progressing with the times and can continue to respond to the changing needs of young people. The various measures are progressing well, and the bureaux will continue to take them forward.
Furthermore, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau reported the latest progress of youth internship and exchange activities outside Hong Kong organised by various bureaux and departments. These include providing more opportunities for young people to participate in internships with international organisations and at international conferences and introducing a new media thematic internship programme on the Mainland as part of the Young Talent Training Programme. The Government will continue to promote youth internship and exchange activities outside Hong Kong to provide suitable opportunities for young people at different development stages and of different backgrounds, so that they can learn and experience first-hand the latest developments in the country and the world.
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