Chen Maobo: Hong Kong is an emerging international innovation and technology center rising rapidly.

On May 28, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po attended the 2026 Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Seminar and delivered a speech. He stated that under the national 15th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong, as an international financial center, is also rapidly emerging as an international innovation and technology center, fully capable of becoming a key player in the next wave of innovation and technology development. Among them, there are three advantages that we will fully utilize. First, the advantage of "one country, two systems." The system of rule of law, security, freedom and openness, and full protection of intellectual property rights, can not only connect with international standards but also connect with the mainland market, making Hong Kong an ideal central hub for many innovation and technology enterprises to expand their global business. This trust is a valuable asset for Hong Kong. Second, the advantage of "finance +". The so-called "finance +", is to build a complete financing and financial service chain, closely integrated with innovation and technology industries. The Hong Kong stock market has performed remarkably well in the past two years, and many mainland innovation and technology enterprises see Hong Kong as their preferred place for fundraising and international expansion. However, this is only the back end of fundraising; we need to invest in small, early, and hard technologies, as well as to support the early investment in emerging and future industries with high risks and long return periods. Therefore, we are vigorously developing a patient capital ecosystem through the Hong Kong Investment Management Limited, guiding and driving market funds. I would like to point out that the perspective of "finance +" is not only based on our country but also towards Asia and radiating to the world. Our goal is to attract global innovation and technology enterprises to develop and grow in Hong Kong. Third, the advantage of the convergence of innovation and technology resources in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Here is one of the few places in the world that combines cutting-edge research and development, abundant application scenarios, advanced manufacturing, and efficient logistics. In a figurative sense, as I understand it, in the Greater Bay Area, some Siasun Robot & Automation companies can have all their components assembled within a half-hour drive, with a market of over 80 million people and the most comprehensive funding chain. Moreover, the most important innovative resource, talent, is also concentrated here. Looking around the world, many top talents in the field of artificial intelligence are Chinese scientists and innovators. Hong Kong is attracting more talent in this area amidst the current geopolitical changes and has world-class institutions such as the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, supporting industry-academia-research collaboration and international exchanges.