{"id":901175,"date":"2026-04-24T00:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/hk-welcomes-global-innovative-talent-ce\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T00:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:17:43","slug":"hk-welcomes-global-innovative-talent-ce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/hk-welcomes-global-innovative-talent-ce\/","title":{"rendered":"HK welcomes global innovative talent: CE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tChief Executive John Lee on Sunday said Hong Kong was a welcoming environment for global companies and talent with its favourable business climate.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe SAR has long served as the world\u2019s super connector and super value-adder, Lee said at the opening of the Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference and Xiangjiang Nobel Forum.<\/p>\n<p>\nHe added that the nation&#8217;s 15th Five-Year Plan further supports the SAR\u2019s development in becoming an international innovation and technology centre. <\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWe are the only city in the world that counts as many as five universities in the global top 100. Our business environment is open and transparent. We enjoy a long tradition of the rule of law, and our common law legal system is similar to most global financial hubs,\u201d Lee said.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWe make it easy for companies and investors from China, our country, and from around the world, to do business together here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nLee also said the SAR\u2019s research and development initiative, InnoHK, had showcased global research collaboration in the city.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe two existing InnoHK research clusters focus on healthcare technology and AI, while a third one will address sustainable development, energy and advanced manufacturing and materials, he said.<\/p>\n<p>\nInnovation minister Sun Dong, who attended the same event, said Hong Kong was able to gather global scholars for tech exchanges, benefiting youngsters in the city. <\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWe hope that through exchanges with leading scientists, Hong Kong youths can truly understand cutting-edge international scientific development at this moment. Direct participation can inspire many youngsters to dedicate themselves to innovation and technology development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cHong Kong is now accelerating its development into an international innovation and technology hub. Our hope lies in our youth, so we hope more young people in Hong Kong can be dedicated to scientific development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nSun also said Hong Kong would continue to leverage its strength in building a high-end international academic and talent exchange platform.<\/p>\n<p><span my=\"my\"><i>Edited by Tony Sabine<\/i><\/span>\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> Leigha Redner <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.rthk.hk\/rthk\/en\/component\/k2\/1850775-20260412.htm\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chief Executive John Lee on Sunday said Hong Kong was a welcoming environment for global companies and talent with its favourable business climate. The SAR has long served as the world\u2019s super connector and super value-adder, Lee said at the opening of the Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference and Xiangjiang Nobel Forum. 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