Under Secretary for Education Leads Delegation to Hangzhou to Enhance AI Education Collaboration with Zhejiang Province

USED leads delegation to visit Zhejiang

The Under Secretary for Education, Dr Sze Chun-fai, led a delegation to visit Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, yesterday (May 26) to meet with local officials and visit local schools and innovation and technology enterprises, with a view to promoting exchanges between Zhejiang and Hong Kong in AI education.

The delegation comprises about 30 members from the education and AI industries, including members of the Committee on Professional Development of Teachers and Principals, representatives from higher education institutions, education professional bodies, Cyberport and the Hong Kong Productivity Council, principals of primary, secondary and special schools, and a Legislative Council Member from the education sector.

Dr Sze and the delegation first arrived at the Zhejiang Education Technology Center yesterday, where they met with officials from the Department of Education of Zhejiang Province to learn about their strategies and achievements in promoting AI education. He said that Hong Kong strives to establish a mechanism in which technological innovation and talent cultivation support each other, fostering integrated development of education, technology and talent, so as to enhance the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system. He added that Hangzhou's leading experience in the integration of AI education and innovation and technology provides valuable insights for Hong Kong's future introduction of the Blueprint for Digital Education Development in Primary and Secondary Schools and the advancement of educational innovation.

This morning (May 27), the delegation visited the Innovation Practice Base of Robotics and Intelligent Equipment at Zhejiang University to learn about the university's experience in cultivating students' digital literacy and its interdisciplinary research achievements in robotics and intelligent equipment.

The delegation then visited BrainCo, one of Hangzhou's six renowned innovation and technology enterprises (the Six Little Dragons of Hangzhou). Members of the delegation listened to a presentation by company representatives on the latest progress in brain-computer interface technology research and development, as well as its applications in the education field.

This afternoon, the delegation visited Hangzhou Pingyao High School, an AI education base in Hangzhou. They toured the campus facilities, including a science and innovation centre building, and experienced AI classes featuring classroom robots and drones. They also engaged in in-depth exchanges with school representatives on AI curriculum design, philosophy, and management experience.

Dr Sze departed for Hong Kong today. Other members of the delegation will continue to visit other local schools and innovation and technology enterprises there, and will conclude their visit and return to Hong Kong on May 29.

The Under Secretary for Education, Dr Sze Chun-fai, led a delegation to visit Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, yesterday (May 26). Photo shows Dr Sze (fifth right) and the delegation visiting Hangzhou Pingyao High School, an AI education base in Hangzhou, and experiencing an AI class featuring drones today (May 27). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Under Secretary for Education, Dr Sze Chun-fai, led a delegation to visit Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, yesterday (May 26). Photo shows Dr Sze (front row, second left) and the delegation today (May 27) visiting BrainCo, and being briefed by a company representative on the latest progress in brain-computer interface technology research and development, as well as its applications in the education field. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Under Secretary for Education, Dr Sze Chun-fai, led a delegation to visit Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, yesterday (May 26). Photo shows Dr Sze (second row, 10th right) with BrainCo company representatives and delegation members today (May 27). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Under Secretary for Education, Dr Sze Chun-fai, led a delegation to visit Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, yesterday (May 26). Photo shows Dr Sze (front row, second left) and the delegation visiting the Innovation Practice Base of Robotics and Intelligent Equipment at Zhejiang University today (May 27) to learn about the university's experience in cultivating students' digital literacy. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Under Secretary for Education, Dr Sze Chun-fai, led a delegation to visit Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, yesterday (May 26). Photo shows Dr Sze (left) and the delegation visiting the Zhejiang Education Technology Center, and being briefed by a representative on their strategies and achievements in promoting AI education. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Under Secretary for Education, Dr Sze Chun-fai, led a delegation to visit Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, yesterday (May 26). Photo shows Dr Sze (first left) and the delegation visiting the Innovation Practice Base of Robotics and Intelligent Equipment at Zhejiang University today (May 27) to learn about the university's experience in cultivating students' digital literacy. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Under Secretary for Education, Dr Sze Chun-fai, led a delegation to visit Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, yesterday (May 26). Photo shows Dr Sze (sixth right) meeting with Deputy Director of the Department of Education of Zhejiang Province Mr Shu Peidong (sixth left) and other officials from the Department of Education of Zhejiang Province. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, led a delegation to Shenzhen today (May 27) to attend the fourth meeting of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee. The Committee meeting today carried particular strategic significance against the backdrop that this year marks the beginning of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan with China hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2026 and both Shenzhen and Hong Kong holding related APEC meetings.

The meeting was co-chaired by Mr Hui and the Vice Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government and Director General of the Office of the Financial Affairs Committee of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Mr Luo Huanghao. The Committee discussed the latest developments of the financial markets and financial co-operation initiatives between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. It also explored suggestions on further enhancing the development of a collaborative market.

Mr Hui said that Shenzhen-Hong Kong financial co-operation has yielded fruitful results. Both cities have facilitated the integration of fintech ecosystems, supported Shenzhen enterprises in listing in Hong Kong, and deepened co-operation in key areas including the development of a regional gold ecosystem and green finance. Meanwhile, mutual market access schemes including Stock Connect, Bond Connect and Wealth Management Connect have been operating smoothly, with a steady stream of user-centric cross-boundary financial services launched to enhance public convenience. Shenzhen is preparing for the hosting of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November, while Hong Kong will hold the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting for the first time in October. These two major flagship events, held in succession with complementary strengths, are set to generate powerful synergies. Hong Kong will continue to leverage the institutional advantages of "one country, two systems" and capitalise on its strengths as an international financial centre to empower technological and innovation industries through financial development and deepen Shenzhen-Hong Kong co-operation. He expressed the hope that both cities would continue to strengthen the alignment of financial regulations and mechanisms, unleash the potential of "Finance+" to strengthen the capacity of the financial sector to serve the real economy, drive high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and jointly support Mainland key enterprises in going global.

Mr Luo said, since the establishment of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee, the two sides have worked hand in hand and taken solid actions to advance financial co-operation from interconnection to in-depth integration, and from mechanism establishment to delivery of outcomes, achieving breakthroughs in multiple areas including financial market connectivity, cross-boundary capital flows and regulatory co-ordination. Looking ahead, Shenzhen will focus on technology finance, further enhancing connectivity, strengthening fintech development, supporting enterprises in going global, expanding wealth management, and building a robust financial risk firewall. Greater efforts will be made to advance Shenzhen-Hong Kong financial co-operation to a higher level, in broader areas and with greater depth.

Established in June 2024, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee brings together official members from the financial regulatory bodies of the Central Authorities, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, as well as industry leaders in both places as non-official members to provide insights on Shenzhen-Hong Kong financial co-operation and the development of the GBA's financial infrastructure.

Today, Mr Hui and his delegation also attended the 20th Shenzhen International Finance Expo and visited the Shenzhen Park of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (Hetao Zone). The delegation toured two Shenzhen enterprises and the exhibition hall of the Hetao Zone to conduct on-site inspections of the latest progress in the collaborative development of finance, technology and innovation between the two cities.

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SFST leads delegation to Shenzhen for fourth meeting of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases