3 June 2024
1. Holding a Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (CEPU) Expert Group small group exchange meeting on promoting the transformation of research and development (R&D) outcomes from post-secondary institutions
The CEPU invited nine CEPU Expert Group members experienced in research and post-secondary institutions management to a thematic small group exchange meeting for focused discussions on driving the development of Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre through the promotion of transformation of R&D outcomes from local post-secondary institutions.
The small group exchange meeting was chaired by Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU. At the meeting, Dr Wong remarked that at an earlier seminar on the implications of the “two sessions” for Hong Kong, some participants talked about the challenges currently faced by post-secondary institutions in transforming R&D outcomes. It was then decided that a small group exchange meeting should be conducted for in-depth discussion on the current situation and rooms for improvement on the knowledge transfer and commercialisation of R&D outcomes in local post-secondary institutions. It was hoped that the meeting could suggest ways for the post-secondary education sector in Hong Kong to better dovetail with the development of new quality productive forces of the country.
For details of the exchange meeting, please visit:
https://www.cepu.gov.hk/tc/events/20240528.html (English link to be updated)
 The CEPU invited nine CEPU Expert Group members experienced in research and the management of post-secondary institutions to a thematic small group exchange meeting for focused discussions on promoting the transformation of R&D outcomes from post-secondary institutions. Photo shows Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, addressing the seminar. |
 The CEPU held a thematic small group exchange meeting to conduct focused discussion with nine CEPU Expert Group members on promoting the transformation of R&D outcomes from post-secondary institutions. |
 Professor Wong Yuk-shan |
 (From left) Professor Dennis Lo, Professor Lau Pui-king, Professor Terry Lum and Professor Francis Lui |
 (From left) Professor Christopher Chao, Professor Thomas Chan, Professor Alfred Ho and Dr Hon Chow Man-kong |
2. Meeting with Mr Alain Li, President of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, met with Mr Alain Li, President of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong, to exchange views on the overall business environment in Hong Kong.
 Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, met with Mr Alain Li (left), President of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong. |
3. Meeting with Ms Shalini Mahtani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Zubin Foundation
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, met with Ms Shalini Mahtani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Zubin Foundation, to discuss the progress of internationalisation in Hong Kong and the development potential of ethnic minorities in the territory.
 Dr Stephen Wong (first right), Head of the CEPU, met with Ms Shalini Mahtani (first left), Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Zubin Foundation. |
4. Attending the seminars of the China Institute for Reform and Development (CIRD) and the 2024 RCEP Media & Think Tank Forum
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, visited the CIRD and attended its seminar held in two consecutive days to exchange with relevant experts on issues including the national strategy and roadmap for the development of a global free trade port in Hainan. On the second day of his visit, Dr Wong participated in the 2024 RCEP Media & Think Tank Forum under the theme of “Shared Benefits, Win-win Co-operation”. He delivered a keynote speech on Hong Kong’s contribution to and opportunities arising from its accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, and had in-depth exchanges with experts to listen to their insights and views on related matters.
 Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, visited the CIRD and attended its seminars. |
 Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, participated in the 2024 RCEP Media & Think Tank Forum and delivered a keynote speech. (Photo provided by China Daily, the organiser) |
5. Co-organising a seminar with the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association on the development of bulk commodity trade
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, attended a seminar on the development of bulk commodity trade co-organised by the CEPU and the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association to discuss matters such as the global business footprints, market opportunities and challenges as well as policy recommendations with representatives of enterprises. Also in attendance were three deputy heads of the CEPU, Ms Hinny Lam, Dr Wang Chunxin and Mr Nicholas Kwan, and Mr Edward Liu, Member of the CEPU Expert Group.
 Dr Stephen Wong (middle), Head of the CEPU, together with three deputy heads, Ms Hinny Lam (sixth left), Dr Wang Chunxin (fourth left) and Mr Nicholas Kwan (first right), and Mr Edward Liu (second left), Member of the CEPU Expert Group, attended a seminar on the development of bulk commodity trade co-organised with the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association. |
6. Attending the 8th Drone World Congress 2024
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, and three Legislative Council Members, Hon Elizabeth Quat, Hon Chan Siu-hung and Hon Andrew Lam, attended the 8th Drone World Congress 2024 held in Shenzhen to learn about the latest development of low-altitude economy in the Mainland and explore the potential opportunities for the use of drones in Hong Kong.
 Dr Stephen Wong (first left), Head of the CEPU, together with Hon Chan Siu-hung (first right) and Hon Elizabeth Quat (second right), attended the 8th Drone World Congress 2024 held in Shenzhen. |
 Dr Stephen Wong (first left), Head of the CEPU, Hon Chan Siu-hung (middle) and Hon Elizabeth Quat (first right) visited Shenzhen to learn about the latest development of low-altitude economy in the Mainland and explore the potential opportunities for the use of drones in Hong Kong. |
7. Meeting with the CEPU Expert Group Members
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, and Ms Hinny Lam, Deputy Head of the CEPU, met with CEPU Expert Group members Professor Francis Lui, Dr Francis Cheung and Dr Henry Ho to exchange views on the economic development of Hong Kong.
 Dr Stephen Wong (second right), Head of the CEPU, and Ms Hinny Lam (third right), Deputy Head of the CEPU, met with CEPU Expert Group members Professor Francis Lui (second left), Dr Francis Cheung (first left) and Dr Henry Ho (first right). |
8. Visiting the Guangzhou Data Exchange
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, and Ms Hinny Lam, Deputy Head of the CEPU, visited the Guangzhou Data Exchange. They exchanged views with Mr Xiong Xiong, Deputy Director-General of the Guangdong Provincial Administration of Government Service and Data, Ms Xu Jingjing, Chairman of the Guangzhou Data Exchange, and her team on the development of the Guangzhou Data Exchange.
 Dr Stephen Wong (fourth left), Head of the CEPU, and Ms Hinny Lam (fourth right), Deputy Head of the CEPU, visited the Guangzhou Data Exchange. |
9. Visiting the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Dongguan Logistics Park
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, and Ms Hinny Lam, Deputy Head of the CEPU, visited the HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park. They were given a tour by Ms Cissy Chan, Executive Director, Commercial of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), her Logistics Park team and experts from the air cargo industry. Dr Wong also exchanged views with them on the development trend and opportunities of air cargo businesses in Hong Kong.
 Dr Stephen Wong (fifth left), Head of the CEPU, and Ms Hinny Lam (fourth left), Deputy Head of the CEPU, visited the HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park. |
 Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, engaged in exchanges with Ms Cissy Chan, Executive Director, Commercial of the AAHK, her Logistics Park team and experts from the air cargo industry. |
 Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, and Ms Hinny Lam, Deputy Head of the CEPU, exchanged views with Ms Cissy Chan, Executive Director, Commercial of the AAHK, her Logistics Park team and experts from the air cargo industry on the development trend and opportunities of air cargo businesses in Hong Kong. |
10. Visiting Dongguan Zhangmutou Shing Hing Plastic Manufacturing Limited
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, visited Dongguan Zhangmutou Shing Hing Plastic Manufacturing Limited and met with Mr Calvin Wu, Chief Executive Officer of Dongguan Zhangmutou Shing Hing Plastic Manufacturing Limited, Mr Raymond Shan, General Manager of New Industrialisation Division of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), and his team to have discussion on the company’s experience in new industrial transformation and the development of the HKPC’s support services for Hong Kong enterprises in the Mainland.
 Dr Stephen Wong (fourth right), Head of the CEPU, and Ms Hinny Lam (third left), Deputy Head of the CEPU, visited Dongguan Zhangmutou Shing Hing Plastic Manufacturing Limited. |
 Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, and his team visited Dongguan Zhangmutou Shing Hing Plastic Manufacturing Limited. Photo shows Dr Wong exchanging views with Mr Raymond Shan, General Manager of New Industrialisation Division of the HKPC, on the development of the HKPC’s support services for Hong Kong enterprises in the Mainland. |
11. Conducting Exchange with the Silk Road Institute
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, together with two deputy heads, Ms Hinny Lam and Dr Wang Chunxin, met with Dr Henry Tan, President, and Dr David Wong, Executive President of the Silk Road Institute, and their team to discuss and exchange views on the research report on civil diplomacy released by the Institute.
 Dr Stephen Wong (middle), Head of the CEPU, together with two deputy heads, Ms Hinny Lam (third left) and Dr Wang Chunxin (second left), met with Dr Henry Tan (fourth left), President, and Dr David Wong (fourth right), Executive President of the Silk Road Institute, and their team. |
12. Attending the Symposium on Southern Advanced Photon Source 2024
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, attended the Symposium on Southern Advanced Photon Source 2024 jointly organised by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the Institute of High Energy Physics of the CAS, the University of Hong Kong and the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre. He delivered a speech at the symposium and exchanged with participating leading experts on scientific research to tap into their insights on related matters.
 Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, attended the Symposium on Southern Advanced Photon Source 2024 jointly organised by the CAS, the Institute of High Energy Physics of the CAS, the University of Hong Kong and the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre. |
 Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, attended and addressed the Symposium on Southern Advanced Photon Source 2024 jointly organised by the CAS, the Institute of High Energy Physics of the CAS, the University of Hong Kong and the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre. |
13. Attending the CareerConnect Expo organised by the Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE)
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, together with two deputy heads, Ms Hinny Lam and Mr Nicholas Kwan, attended the CareerConnect Expo organised by the HKTE and exchanged views on Hong Kong’s dual role as the international talent hub and the country’s gateway for talents and their advantages.
 Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, together with two deputy heads, Ms Hinny Lam and Mr Nicholas Kwan, attended the CareerConnect Expo organised by the HKTE. |
14. Meeting with Ms Helen Zhang, Deputy Managing Director of Gold Mountains (H.K.) International Mining Company Limited, and Ms Annie Zhu, General Manager of Global Markets of Bank of China (Hong Kong)
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, together with two deputy heads, Ms Hinny Lam and Dr Wang Chunxin, discussed the current situation and future opportunities of bulk commodity trade with Ms Helen Zhang, Deputy Managing Director of Gold Mountains (H.K.) International Mining Company Limited, Ms Annie Zhu, General Manager of Global Markets of Bank of China (Hong Kong), and their teams.
 Dr Stephen Wong (middle), Head of the CEPU, together with two deputy heads, Ms Hinny Lam (second left) and Dr Wang Chunxin (second right), met with Ms Helen Zhang (third left), Deputy Managing Director of Gold Mountains (H.K.) International Mining Company Limited, Ms Annie Zhu (third right), General Manager of Global Markets of Bank of China (Hong Kong), and their teams. |
15. Meeting with representatives of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI)
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, and Ms Hinny Lam, Deputy Head of the CEPU, met with representatives of the HKFI to discuss the latest development of the insurance industry.
 Dr Stephen Wong (third left), Head of the CEPU, and Ms Hinny Lam (second left), Deputy Head of the CEPU, met with Ms Sally Wan (third right), Chief Executive Officer of AXA Hong Kong, Ms Winnie Wong (first left), Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Asia Insurance and Avo Insurance, Ms Selina Lau (second right), Chief Executive of the HKFI, and others. |
16. Attending the S+ Summit cum Expo 2024 held by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS)
Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, attended the S+ Summit cum Expo 2024 held by the HKCSS. Mr Chua Hoi-wai, Chief Executive of the HKCSS, and his team gave Dr Wong a guided tour and introduced the solutions to social problems showcased by more than 140 social welfare organisations, social enterprises and impact businesses participating in the event. Dr Wong also exchanged views with Mr Chua Hoi-wai and his team on ways to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 Dr Stephen Wong (third right), Head of the CEPU, attended the S+ Summit cum Expo 2024 held by the HKCSS and exchanged views with Mr Chua Hoi-wai (third left), Chief Executive of the HKCSS, on the SDGs. |
 Dr Stephen Wong, Head of the CEPU, attended the S+ Summit cum Expo 2024 held by the HKCSS. Photo shows a team member of the HKCSS introducing to Dr Wong the solutions to social problems showcased by more than 140 social welfare organisations, social enterprises and impact businesses participating in the event. |