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SITI visits Hong Kong Productivity Council (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) today (July 8) to keep abreast of its latest trends. Also joining the visit were the Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Annie Choi, and the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Ms Rebecca Pun.
      
     Accompanied by the Chairman of the HKPC, Mr Willy Lin, and the Chairman (designate), Mr Sunny Tan, Professor Sun first met the management team of the HKPC and received an update by the council's Executive Director, Mr Mohamed Butt, on the HKPC's latest business initiatives. He then visited the "Made in HK" Theme Hall in the HKPC Building to gain a better understanding of the work of the HKPC on promoting re-industrialisation in Hong Kong and support for enterprises, and observed a demonstration on a smart production line using automation technology.
      
     Professor Sun then visited the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) managed by the HKPC. The HKCERT is responsible for coordination of the computer security incident response for local enterprises and internet users. The HKCERT collaborates with local bodies and computer emergency response team coordination centres of other regions to collect and disseminate information on security incidents. The HKCERT also provides advice on preventive measures, incident response and recovery actions against security threats, as well as promotes information security awareness among enterprises and internet users.

     Professor Sun later toured the Green Hall, the Hong Kong Joint Research Lab for Applications of Intelligent Automation Technology and the Automotive Platforms and Application Systems R&D Centre. He was briefed on green technology projects and observed demonstrations of the research and development projects on artificial intelligence and robotics, as well as automotive technology.

     Professor Sun acknowledged HKPC's efforts in recent years in promoting the development of re-industrialisation in Hong Kong, assisting enterprises to switch to high value-added production and gradually upgrade to Industry 4.0. He expressed his hope that the HKPC will continue to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong's manufacturing industry with innovation and technology, fostering diversification of Hong Kong's economic development. 
 
Ends/Friday, July 8, 2022
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The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (front row, centre), accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Annie Choi (front row, fourth left); the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Ms Rebecca Pun (front row, fourth right); and the Deputy Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Arthur Au (front row, second left), is pictured with the Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), Mr Willy Lin (front row, fifth left); the Chairman of the HKPC (designate), Mr Sunny Tan (front row, fifth right); and the Executive Director of the HKPC, Mr Mohamed Butt (front row, third left), during his visit to the "Made in HK" Theme Hall in the HKPC Building today (July 8).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (second left), today (July 8) visits the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre managed by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) to learn about its daily operations. Also present are the Chairman of the HKPC, Mr Willy Lin (third left), and the Chairman of the HKPC (designate), Mr Sunny Tan (first left).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (right), tours the Green Hall during his visit to the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) today (July 8) and receives a briefing on the technology used. Also present is the Chairman of the HKPC (designate), Mr Sunny Tan (centre).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (second left), visits the Automotive Platforms and Application Systems R&D Centre at the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) Building today (July 8) and observes demonstrations of research and development projects on automotive technology. Also present is the Chairman of the HKPC, Mr Willy Lin (first left).