CS attends Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-quality Talent Development Conference (with photos/videos)
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In his remarks, Mr Chan said that under the "one country, two systems" principle, Hong Kong, with the strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world, serves as the country's international gateway. The city will continue to actively attract the talent required for the development of the country and Hong Kong, and work with GBA cities to continuously advance the alignment of rules and mechanisms, facilitating the flow of talent within the GBA.
Mr Chan highlighted that Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan proactively aligns with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and promotes the integrated development of education, technology and talent. The Northern Metropolis University Town will also closely connect Hong Kong's strengths in basic research and internationalised education with the innovation and technology (I&T) and talent resources of the GBA. He said he looks forward to working closely with GBA cities to take talent co-operation to a higher level and contribute to the country's high-quality development.
Jointly organised by the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA High-quality Talent Development Conference has been held in rotation across Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macao since 2023. It serves as a vital platform for developing a high-calibre talent hub in the GBA. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, also attended and officiated at the opening ceremony.
After the opening ceremony, Mr Chan and Mr Sun, accompanied by the Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), Mr Felix Chan, toured the exhibition hall and visited the HKTE booth.
Mr Chan and the delegation visited a key I&T enterprise in Dongguan yesterday (October 24) to gain an in-depth understanding of the local co-operation model in scientific research, innovation, and talent nurturing. The delegation subsequently toured the City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) to learn about the co-operation and synergistic effect between Hong Kong and Dongguan in higher education and talent cultivation, and to explore ways to further achieve complementary strengths and mutual benefits between two places.
Mr Chan and Mr Sun concluded their visit to Dongguan this morning and returned to Hong Kong in the afternoon.
Ends/Sunday, October 25, 2026
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