Chen Maobo: Hong Kong Investment Company has invested in over 80 science and technology projects this year.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po attended the seminar "Empowering Smart Healthcare with Innovation and Technology" organized by Siasun Robot & Automation today. He mentioned that in the past two years, Hong Kong has implemented a number of policy measures, such as the "1+1+1 Collaboration Scheme," to facilitate the commercialization of research results by universities. They have also established the InvestHK and the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Bureau in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to attract companies in four key areas to set up in Hong Kong: artificial intelligence and big data, life and health sciences, financial technology, as well as new energy and materials. Furthermore, the Hong Kong Investment Management Company has been set up to provide patient capital and leverage market funds. The company has invested in over 80 projects, promoting direct and joint investments in key themes related to hard technology, life sciences, new energy, and green technology. In order to further develop the innovation and technology ecosystem, Hong Kong not only supports local start-ups, but also strengthens collaboration with cities in the Greater Bay Area. They also place a strong emphasis on connecting and exchanging with the international market. During his overseas visits this year, Paul Chan Mo-po noted that foreign investors and companies are particularly interested in new technologies and products that can address practical difficulties, making it an important part of attracting new investments. Therefore, Hong Kong plans to lead more business delegations overseas next year to promote more cooperation and explore new markets and opportunities. Additionally, Paul Chan Mo-po mentioned that Hong Kong supports the promotion of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education in primary and secondary schools. Resources have been continuously allocated in the recent two years' budget to support schools in organizing related extracurricular activities. The aim is to provide students and future talents in society with more opportunities to engage with relevant knowledge during their education. The number of students enrolling in STEM courses at universities has been steadily increasing over the past three years, showing a promising trend.