Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong urges tech advance as he meets HKUST leaders
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, has urged Hong Kong's tertiary institutions to enhance their technological advancements and talent cultivation to better contribute to China's modernization. He emphasized the importance of higher education in serving national development and rejuvenation during a meeting with leaders from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Wednesday.
Xia highlighted the unique advantages of the "one country, two systems" framework, encouraging institutions to align with national strategies, integrate into the Greater Bay Area, and strengthen education's role in technology and talent development. His remarks come as HKUST finalizes a proposal to establish Hong Kong's third medical school, aiming to bolster biomedical research and medical talent cultivation, further solidifying Hong Kong's position as a hub for high-calibre talent and contributing to both city governance and China's broader modernization goals.
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Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, has urged Hong Kong's tertiary institutions to enhance their technological advancements and talent cultivation to better contribute to China's modernization. He emphasized the importance of higher education in serving national development and rejuvenation during a meeting with leaders from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Wednesday.
Xia highlighted the unique advantages of the "one country, two systems" framework, encouraging institutions to align with national strategies, integrate into the Greater Bay Area, and strengthen education's role in technology and talent development. His remarks come as HKUST finalizes a proposal to establish Hong Kong's third medical school, aiming to bolster biomedical research and medical talent cultivation, further solidifying Hong Kong's position as a hub for high-calibre talent and contributing to both city governance and China's broader modernization goals.
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