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Plaque Presentation Ceremony for State Key Laboratories in Hong Kong held today in recognition of achievements in scientific research (with photos)
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     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, witnessed the presentation of plaques to 15 State Key Laboratories (SKLs) in Hong Kong by the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Yin Hejun, during a presentation ceremony today (August 25). The Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zhou Ji, also attended the ceremony.
 
     Before the ceremony, Mr Lee met with Mr Yin to exchange in-depth views on deepening the research and development collaboration between the Mainland and Hong Kong. The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong; the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong; and the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Ivan Lee, were also present at the plaque presentation ceremony and the meeting.
 
     Mr Lee expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) for its unfailing support for the work of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, higher education institutions and SKLs in Hong Kong. He said that having been accredited the status of SKL by the MOST, these labs demonstrated their world-class capabilities in basic research, technological innovation, and the development of key core technologies.

     "Under the principle of 'one country, two systems', Hong Kong has the advantage of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world and actively plays the role as a 'super connector' and 'super value-adder'. The SKLs in Hong Kong serve as an important platform for bringing together outstanding researchers from all over the world by establishing partnerships with top universities and research institutions at home and abroad, helping to build Hong Kong into a hub for international high-end talent."
     
     The MOST agreed in 2018 that Partner SKLs in Hong Kong that were paired up with SKLs on the Mainland could be renamed as SKLs. To align with the overall national development plan, the ITC initiated the restructuring exercise of the SKLs in Hong Kong in late 2023. The MOST approved the restructuring of 15 SKLs in Hong Kong in January 2025. These SKLs have come into operation since July 1, 2025.
 
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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attended the ceremony for presenting plaques to State Key Laboratories in Hong Kong today (August 25). Photo shows Mr Lee speaking at the ceremony.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attended the ceremony for presenting plaques to State Key Laboratories in Hong Kong today (August 25). Photo shows Mr Lee (front row, centre); the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Yin Hejun (front row, fourth left); the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zhou Ji (front row, fourth right); the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (front row, third right); the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Ivan Lee (front row, first right), and other guests.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee (right), meets the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Yin Hejun (left), today (August 25).