The CAE-HKAES Forum on Integrative
Development of Innovation and Technology in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta
(PRD) was held in Hong Kong on 24 May 2017 which was jointly organized by the
Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering
Sciences (HKAES), Institute for Public Policy and HKUST; as well as, supported
by Central Policy Unit, the Government of HKSAR. I was honor to be invited to attend this
forum.
Before the forum, I met my CityU
EngD cohort Dr. Raymond Leung (Former Chairman, TDK (China) and we took a photo
together with Prof. TONG Timothy Wai Cheung (President, PolyU) for memory.
Hon CHAN Mo-po, Paul GBS, MH, JP (Financial
Secretary, The Government of HKSAR) was the forum guest.
In the beginning, Ir. Dr. Andrew KC Chan, BBS, JP (President, HKAES) gave an opening speech. He briefed the aim of HKAES is to promote the advancement of the science and practice of engineering for the benefit of the public and its mission included the provision of independent advice on strategic issues. He expected we sharp the future of Hong Kong economy through Lok Ma Chau River Loop (LMC Loop).
Hon CHAN Mo-po, Paul gave a guest
speech. He mentioned the Mainland
Hi-Tech agenda “Made in China 2025” that aims to transformation to High-end
manufacturing power house through smart technology, big data, Robotic and IT,
etc. He said government would continue
to support R&D development in Hong Kong and cooperation with mainland through
policy level, especially in LMC Loop.
Then Prof. Gan Yong (Academician,
CAE) briefed the role of Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) that is the most
prestigious research institution in the field of Engineering Science and Technology
of the Nation, in contributing to policy-making in China.
Group photo was taken.
The first keynote speaker was
Prof. Joseph Hun-wei Lee (Professor, HKUST; CAE-HKAES Project Study Convener)
and his topic entitled “Policy Study on Development of Innovation and
Technology Industry in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta (PRD)”. Firstly, he mentioned HK return to Chinese
Sovereignty in 1997 and “One Country – Two Systems” for 50 years.
Then Prof. Joseph Lee briefed the
Innovation and Technology Framework in HKSAR Government included ITB & ITC,
Science Park, ASTRI, R&D Centers, HKPC and Universities.
After that he stated different
hurdles among Basic Research to Applied Research to Industry & Business and
finally to Market. We needed to overall
all hurdles to make a success on Innovation and Technology in Hong Kong. He
also mentioned strengths in Hong Kong such as globally recognized universities
and innovation capacity in HK-Shenzhen R&D Collaboration.
The followings are major findings
in their study. Prof. Lee commented “Innovate
or Die!”
1) Hong Kong is desperately in need
for innovation and technology.
2) Hong Kong is rapidly losing its
competitive edge (deeply felt sense of urgency that HK is “super-connector” no
more)
3) Hong Kong should build on its strengths
– the emergence of top research universities
4) Hong Kong urgently needs a
coherent long term policy for integrative innovation and technology development
– Inadequate policy
5) Ineffective use of inadequate
research funding
Finally, Prof. Lee gave several
major recommendations below.
1) Rejuvenate Innovation &
Technology vision at the highest level
2) Hong Kong – Innovate or Die
3) A bolder and more vigorous
Innovation & Technology Policy (e.g. 3% of GDP over 5-10yrs)
4) Policy Advisory Group reporting
to the Chief Executive
5) Proactive support of local
technology innovation
6) Government-University
Collaboration – injection of technical expertise into the government
7) University-Government
Collaboration – enhance recognition of contribution to Innovation &
Technology
8) Build up human resources and
talent in Innovation & Technology
9) Integrative development of
mainland-HK Innovation & Technology – MOST-HK Joint Funding Scheme
10)
Integrative development of
mainland-HK Innovation & Technology
-
The Lok Ma Chau River Loop –
Appoint a Special Office with cross-bureau authority to lead the venture and seize
the opportunity!
The second speaker was Prof. Gan
Yong (Academician, CAE) and his presentation named “Strategy Research on
Synergic Innovation and Development in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta
Region”. Firstly, he mentioned the significance
of synergic innovation and development between HK and PRD region because of
high % of world leading and excellence level project. Hong Kong has abundant innovation resources,
such as prestigious universities, world class scientists, original innovation
capacity and close connection with international market.
On the other hand, PRD region
development focused in 3 key industries including advanced equipment
manufacturing, advanced material manufacturing and advanced electronic
information industry. Moreover, they had
PRD National Innovation Demonstration Zone Construction Plan (2016-2020).
After that Prof. Gan pointed out
the obstacles to synergic Innovation between Hong Kong and PRD Region below.
1) Incomplete Innovation Chain
2) Unsound Cooperation Mechanism
3) Unclear Innovation Orientation
Finally, Prof. Gan raised some
suggestions.
1) To define the priority areas of
cooperation in engineering, science and technology innovation
2) To develop cooperation mechanism
for scientific and technological innovation
3) Building Guangdong-Hong
Kong-Macao Science & Technology Bay Area
4) Develop Hetao Area as “SZ-HK united International Innovation Center”.
Lastly, Prof. Gan concluded four
outstanding advantages for both sides:
1) It is favor of transformation of
Hong Kong economy, improving industry competiveness and risk resistance
capacity.
2) It is favor of improving Hong
Kong’s employment structure and quality, promoting social prosperity and
stability
3) It is favor of optimizing the
spatial development pattern, promoting coordinated regional development.
4) It is favor of closer cooperation
between both sides, enhancing Hong Kong’s significance in national strategy.
During the tea break, I met many
Innovation and Technology friends and took some photos for memory.
I met Ir. Dr. Raymond Ho
Ching-tai (Chairman, Dashun Foundation) and we discussed some experience on One
Belt One Road.
I also met Mr. Terence S.S. Chan
(Secretary-General, ASHK) and we discussed STEM education in HK.
Lastly, I met Dr. Samson Tam (Chairman,
HKIUR) and Dr. Wan Charn Wing Frank (Solicitor (HKSAR, England & Wales)).
In the second part – Panel Discussion,
Prof. Tong Chan (President, HKUST) was the panel chair. Firstly, Prof. Chan invited Dr. Jack Yeung
(Deputy Chairman, FHKI) to share his idea on Innovation and Technology in
industry viewpoint. He said more than
90% of Hong Kong industries were SMEs and we needed to focus the problem of
innovation & technology transformation.
Then Dr. Frank Tong (CEO, ASTRI)
shared his experience during visit of Singapore. He felt that Singapore used
whole government effort to in-charge I&T. Another observation from value created in MIT
and Stanford which was huge compared with Hong Kong. The Hong Kong question is how to release our
powerful energy.
One of invited guests to share
his view was Ir Otto Poon (Managing Director, Analogue Group of Companies). He said we needed to overcome the barriers to
release our capability more effective and productive. Since HK is a small economy, we needed to
select what is good for us. Morever, HK
government should fully support the local innovation (don’t already ask them to
show the application aboard).
During Q&A session, I also
shared my cohort Dr. Raymond Leung’s discussion that Hong Kong is no longer be “Super
Connector” because agent is no value in the internet world. Now, Hong Kong is more like “Semi-conductor”,
indicating that sometimes conduct and sometime not! So how to transform Hong Kong from “Semi-conductor”
to “Super-conductor” was the key.
At the end of Forum, Ir. Dr. Andrew
KC Chan, BBS, JP (President, HKAES) gave a closing remark.
Reference:
Previous CAE-HKAES event:
20150413: CAE-HKAES Joint Summit
on Innovation and Technology Industry in Hong Kong and the PRD (Day 1) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2015/04/cae-hkaes-joint-summit-on-innovation.html
20150414: CAE-HKAES Joint Summit
on Innovation and Technology Industry in Hong Kong and the PRD (Day 2) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2015/04/cae-hkaes-joint-summit-on-innovation_14.html
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