​The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, will depart for a visit to Sweden and Finland tomorrow (May 10) to strengthen ties and collaboration in areas such as innovation and technology (I&T) between Hong Kong and the two countries, and to study their local development experience in industry-academia-research integration.

     During the visit, Professor Sun will visit universities and higher education institutions, research institutes and I&T facilities there. He will also meet with local government officials in charge of relevant policies as well as representatives of I&T organisations and technology enterprises.

     Professor Sun will return to Hong Kong on May 15 afternoon. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, will be the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry.

Ends/Saturday, May 9, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:00

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