‘Monumental’ call: Hong Kong can be China’s international I&T hub, Xi Jinping says on visit to city’s Science Park

Name: Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong Science Park on the first day of his trip to the city
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Xi makes statement to a group of scientists and R&D talent on visit to Science Park, the city’s largest research and development base, source says

Lawmaker says Xi’s visit to park highlighted the country’s strong support for Hong Kong to develop itself into an innovation and technology hub, providing a ‘shot in the arm’

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President Xi Jinping (right), accompanied by Chief Executive Carrie Lam, is briefed by Secretary for Innovation and Technology Alfred Sit on Hong Kong’s I&T strengths. Photo: Handout

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Published: 12:17am, 1 Jul 2022Updated: 1:08am, 1 Jul 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told scientists and researchers that he envisages Hong Kong as the country’s international innovation and technology hub while visiting the city’s Science Park, a call described by its head as “monumental”.

Lawmaker Duncan Chiu said Xi’s visit to the Science Park in Tai Po had highlighted the country’s strong support for Hong Kong to develop itself into an I&T hub.

“This is a shot in the arm for Hong Kong’s I&T development. President Xi’s visit to the park has shown his confidence and support for Hong Kong to be an I&T hub,” said Chiu, who represents the sector in the legislature.

“Through this visit President Xi sent us a strong message that Hong Kong is capable of becoming an I&T hub.”

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong Science Park on the first day of his trip to the city

A source said Xi made his statement to a group of scientists and R&D talent as he visited the park, the city’s largest research and development base, at around 5.30pm on Thursday as part of his two-day trip to mark the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule.