Hospital Authority signs renewed collaboration agreements with Beijing healthcare institutions (with photos)
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The Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority (HA), Dr Libby Lee, is leading a delegation on a three-day visit to Beijing from September 9 to 11, to strengthen healthcare collaboration through in-depth exchanges with various healthcare institutions.
The HA renewed collaboration agreements with both the Beijing Municipal Health Commission (BJHC) and the Beijing Hospitals Authority (BJHA). These agreements aim to enhance collaboration between Beijing and Hong Kong in various areas, including high-quality development of public hospitals, hospital management and talent training, etc. The HA will continue to deepen the partnerships with the BJHC and the BJHA through different exchange activities and collaborations including senior management visits and talent-nurturing programs to jointly improve the quality of public healthcare services of the two places.
During the visit, the HA delegation will also attend a high-level meeting with the BJHC to discuss various healthcare matters of common interest.
Dr Lee said, "This Beijing visit has yielded fruitful results. The HA has successfully established strong collaborative relationships with both the BJHC and the BJHA over many years, with significant achievements under previous agreements. The renewal of these collaboration agreements will further strengthen the partnership between healthcare institutions in both cities. Under the current collaboration framework, the HA and the BJHC have implemented exchange programmes for doctors with Beijing hospitals, effectively enhancing medical expertise in both cities. Looking forward, this strategic partnership will further advance the exchange of professional knowledge and experience between Beijing and Hong Kong, jointly improving healthcare service quality for residents in both cities."
Dr Lee remarked that the public healthcare services in Beijing and Hong Kong have achieved mutual learning and shared growth through deepened exchanges. She said she looks forward to strengthening future collaboration in hospital management and service development, continuing talent development and exchanges, and leveraging mutual professional expertise to jointly advance healthcare services.
The delegation also visited Beijing Tiantan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University to exchange innovative management experiences, and toured a healthcare services exhibition at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services to learn about innovative applications and achievements of AI in healthcare.
Ends/Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:15
Issued at HKT 19:15
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