FS concludes visit to Nanjing (with photos/video)
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Mr Chan had a breakfast meeting with member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Jiangsu Provincial Committee and Executive Vice Governor of Jiangsu Province, Mr Zhang Wenbing, this morning. They exchanged views on deepening economic and trade co-operation between Jiangsu and Hong Kong, strengthening collaboration in innovation and technology (I&T), and supporting enterprises in their international expansion. Mr Chan said that the visit had strengthened the delegation's ties with the Jiangsu Provincial Government, universities, I&T institutions and enterprises. Hong Kong will actively follow up on various co-operation projects to deliver more concrete results in Jiangsu-Hong Kong co-operation.
The delegation then visited a Jiangsu-based enterprise specialising in energy and energy-saving equipment to learn about its technology research and development (R&D), commercialisation of research outcomes and business development. With high-efficiency heat transfer technology at its core, the enterprise develops and manufactures key equipment for sectors such as clean energy and chemicals. Its technologies are also applied to industrial waste heat recovery and efficient energy use, helping industries conserve energy, reduce carbon emissions and pursue green transformation.
The delegation also visited a pharmaceutical enterprise to learn about its drug R&D, production and global marketing operations. They met with the enterprise's management to learn about its future development plans, including the use of artificial intelligence to enhance drug R&D efficiency, the development of cutting-edge therapies, and strategies for expanding its international business.
During the visits to the two enterprises, Mr Chan said that I&T is a key area of co-operation between Jiangsu and Hong Kong. The two places have ample scope for collaboration in technology R&D, the commercialisation of research outcomes and international market expansion. They can further promote two-way investment and personnel exchanges, and work together to foster deeper integration of technological and industrial innovation. On innovative drugs, enterprises can leverage Hong Kong's strengths in drug R&D and the opportunities arising from reforms of its drug approval regime to accelerate the development, application and market expansion of innovative drugs.
He encouraged the two enterprises to make good use of Hong Kong's internationally connected capital markets, experience in aligning with the highest international standards, high-quality professional services, and strengths as a hub for international financial institutions and talent, to scale up their businesses and bring more competitive technologies, products and solutions to overseas markets.
Mr Chan and the delegation concluded their visit to Nanjing this afternoon and will return to Hong Kong in the early evening.
Ends/Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Issued at HKT 13:46
Issued at HKT 13:46
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