LegCo Panel on Transport visits Citybus depot and observes autonomous minibus
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LegCo Panel on Transport visits Citybus depot and observes autonomous minibus Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport visits Citybus depot and observes autonomous minibus Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport visits Citybus depot and observes autonomous minibus Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport visits Citybus depot and observes autonomous minibus Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Transport visited the Citybus Limited (Citybus) depot and the first autonomous minibus introduced by the company today (June 29) to learn about the latest progress made by Citybus in promoting smart transport.
Members first took Citybus's double-deck bus from the LegCo Complex to the depot in Chai Wan. Upon arrival, they received a briefing from representatives of Citybus on the company's current operational situation, including how the company continues to upgrade bus compartment facilities to enhance the passenger experience and improve driving safety, as well as its efforts in transition to new energy.
Members then observed the autonomous minibus and noted that the 12-seat minibus's autonomous driving system was collaboratively developed by Citybus and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute in 2024. The autonomous minibus, manufactured by a Mainland supplier, adopts advanced autonomous driving technology and will soon undergo road tests in Hong Kong.
Members then toured the Citybus's Operations Control Centre to gain deeper understanding of how the company monitors bus services and daily operations across various districts around the clock, as well as how it responds under adverse weather conditions.
During the visit, Members exchanged views with Citybus representatives on matters including road test arrangements, as well as the driving safety and stability of the autonomous minibus. Members also urged Citybus to leverage technology to enhance the quality of bus services as well as promote the development of smart mobility and the transition to new energy buses.
A total of 14 members and non-members of the Panel on Transport participated in the visit.
LegCo Panel on Transport visits Citybus depot and observes autonomous minibus Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport visits Citybus depot and observes autonomous minibus Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport visits Citybus depot and observes autonomous minibus Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport visits Citybus depot and observes autonomous minibus Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy holds first meeting
The Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy (the Committee), chaired by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, held its first meeting today (June 29).
At the meeting today, members discussed the development of artificial intelligence and its deep integration with industries to empower various sectors to upgrade, transform, and achieve sustainable development. Members also exchanged views on a series of relevant issues, including research and innovation, data flow and security, computing infrastructure, application scenarios, talent cultivation, capital investment, and governance policies.
Mr Chan said, "Currently, a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is accelerating, with AI playing a pivotal and leading role. AI is not only a major industry in its own right, but is also deeply empowering a myriad of industries - particularly in enhancing corporate productivity, pioneering new business models, new tracks, and new application scenarios, as well as promoting more inclusive and accessible products and services. The National 15th Five-Year Plan explicitly proposes to advance the building of 'Digital China' and to deepen and expand the AI+ Initiative. A key focus of the Committee is to explore how to better align with the national development strategy; how to leverage and combine Hong Kong's strengths in research, internationalised application scenarios, capital, talent, and global connectivity to accelerate the development and application of AI; and how to enhance the competitiveness of various sectors and create new opportunities for them, while ensuring that the fruits of this development benefit all segments of society. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all members for their participation and support, and for sharing their profound insights and offering constructive advice."
The Financial Secretary announced the establishment of the Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy in the 2026-27 Budget. The terms of reference of the Committee include formulating priorities and strategies for AI-driven industrial transformation, innovation and development; promoting co-ordination among the Government, industry, academia, research, investment and application sectors to drive the industrial application of AI and facilitate the intelligent development of different industries; and fostering the deep integration of AI with various industries. The membership comprises representatives from the business and professional sectors, as well as relevant policy bureaux and departments. The list is as follows:
Chairperson
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Financial Secretary
Official members
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Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
Secretary for Health
Secretary for Environment and Ecology
Commissioner for Digital Policy
Commissioner for Innovation and Technology
Commissioner for Industry (Innovation and Technology)
(Representatives from other relevant bureaux and departments will be invited to attend Committee meetings as and when appropriate)
Ex-officio members
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Chairperson of Board of Directors of Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute
Chairperson of Hong Kong Life and Health Technology Research Institute Steering Committee
Chairperson of Board of Directors of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited
Chairperson of Board of Directors of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Chairperson of Board of Directors of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Chairperson of Board of Directors of Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute
Chairperson of Hong Kong Productivity Council
Chairperson of Board of Directors of Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute
Non-official members (in alphabetical order of surnames)
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Professor Au Kwok-wai Samuel
Professor Chan Kwok-leung
Professor Chiu Wai-yan Philip
Dr Chuang Tzu-hsiung Steve
Dr Kam Chak-pui Jacob
Dr Lam Tzit-yuen David
Dr Lo Kam-wing
Professor Man Kwan
Professor Shum Ho-cheung Anderson
Mrs Tse Annie Yau On-yee
Mr Wang Hua
Professor Yang Hongxia
Mr Yao Cho-fai Andrew
Professor Yu Cheung-hoi
Professor Zhang Fumin
Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy holds first meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy holds first meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy holds first meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
