SITI attends Cybersecurity Symposium 2024
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, officiated at the Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 today (December 19) and shared the latest government efforts in safeguarding cybersecurity in Hong Kong. The symposium was co-organised by the Digital Policy Office (DPO) and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited, with the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force as the strategic partner.
In his opening remarks, Professor Sun said, "Hong Kong is expediting the development of a digital economy and a smart city. Enhancing cybersecurity is an important aspect of promoting high-quality economic development and constructing a smart city. There is a pressing need for us to fortify the cybersecurity defense line."
Professor Sun said that maintaining cybersecurity is a common responsibility of the entire society. It requires collaboration of the Government, industry organisations, enterprises and the public at large to create a safer digital environment. He said he looks forward to generating new momentum for the developments of the economies of Hong Kong and the country through the continued joint efforts of the industry and professional bodies, and the good use of Hong Kong's distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world.
To create a secure digital environment in collaboration with government departments and public organisations, the DPO spearheaded the first Hong Kong Cybersecurity Attack and Defence Drill in November. The drill aimed to enhance their skills, experience, and overall defensive capabilities in identifying and responding to cyberattacks. A DPO representative presented a keynote speech at the symposium today to share the valuable achievements and experiences from the drill.
The Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 aimed to foster collaboration between public and private organisations to strengthen Hong Kong's overall cybersecurity defence and resilience capabilities, supporting Hong Kong's development as a leading digital economy, thereby contributing to the high-quality development of the country across all sectors. Several keynote speeches and panel discussion sessions were held during the symposium. It brought together over 30 industry experts and business leaders from the Mainland and Hong Kong, as well as around 1 000 industry professionals from public and private organisations who exchanged views on different topics including emerging threats of cybersecurity, attack and defence strategies, and artificial intelligence governance, together with an exhibition on cybersecurity solutions, enabling participants to learn about the latest information on Hong Kong's cybersecurity progress.
On the day of the symposium, the establishment ceremony of the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association, formed by a number of industry and professional organisations, was held. The establishment was witnessed by the Secretary General of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Wang Songmiao; the Head of the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, Mr Wang Jiang; Professor Sun; the Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Tony Wong; the Director of Management Services of Police, Mr Lui Kam-ho, and other officiating guests.
SITI attends Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI attends Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI attends Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Booming panda economy: strengthening Sichuan-Hong Kong collaboration - Director-General of InvestHK visits Sichuan to promote global supply chain opportunities and leveraging Hong Kong as gateway to international markets
The Director-General of InvestmentPromotionat Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Ms Alpha Lau, has embarked on her first official visit to Chengdu, Sichuan Province, from March 10 to 12. During the visit, she promotedHong Kong's new business opportunities to local government authorities, enterprises, and media, and the complementary advantages between Sichuan and Hong Kong in industrial and innovation chains for upgraded development.
The third session of the 14th NPC and the third session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committeehave provided clear direction on how Hong Kong can continue to leverage its unique advantages and drive ongoing reform and innovation. Hong Kong can play a greater role in three key areas: deepening international collaboration, further enhancing integration within the Greater Bay Area, and fully embracing technological innovation as a key driver of high-quality economic development.
Ms Lau met with DeputyDirector General of the Sichuan Provincial Department of CommerceMr Liang Yong.Theyexchanged insights ontopics including multinationalsupply chain management. She stated that 2025 marks the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan and a critical period for deepening reforms. Ms Lau expressed hope that throughthisvisit andpromotion, Sichuanbusinessescould gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong's unique advantagesunder the "one country, two systems" framework.Coupled with its status as an international financial centre and its world-class professional services, Hong Kong serves as a strategic gateway for Mainland enterprises to expand into global markets, as well as an ideal entry point for overseas businesses looking to enter the Mainland market.
Ms Lau attended and delivered welcome remarks at a seminartoday(March 11) entitled "Sichuan Enterprises Going Global: Leveraging Hong Kong's Advantagesfor InternationalSupply ChainCollaboration", which was jointly organised by InvestHK, the Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce, and the Commercial Office of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government (LOCPG) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The event was alsosupported and co-organised bythe Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Chengdu (CDETO), the Sichuan Federation of Industry and Commerce, and the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sichuan. Mr Liang andSecond-level Inspector from the Commercial Office of the Economic Affairs Department of the LOCPG in the HKSARMr Yan Yongqing gave remarks. The Director of the CDETO, Mr Enoch Yuen, was also in attendance.
MsLau said, "Hong Kong has always served as a bridge connecting Sichuan with global markets. Sichuan and Hong Kong complement each other in industrial resources. Hong Kong is not only the largest source of foreign investment in Sichuan Province but also a primary destination for Sichuan enterprises' outbound investments.Recently, driven by the booming 'panda economy' and the popularity of the film 'Ne Zha', Sichuan and Hong Kong have maintained close ties in tourism, culinary consumption, and cultural entertainment.Especially as Sichuan is developing into an innovation-driven economy, it could capitalise on Hong Kong's emphasis on the innovation and technology sector and the vigorous advancement of newqualityproductive forces. It is believed that Hong Kong's diverse new business opportunities can effectively empower Sichuan enterprises in their internationalisationand help them expand globally through Hong Kong." She also took the opportunity to meet with local media and elaborate on business advantages of Hong Kong.
Mr Yan said, "The Central Government fully supports Hong Kong in seizing the historical opportunities brought by national development, proactively aligning with national strategies such as the 14th Five-Year Plan, the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative.By integrating and deeply connecting the industrial, information, supply, and service chains of Sichuan and Hong Kong, there is great potential for collaboration in building competitive industrial clusters and developing an innovation-driven economy.As the representative office of the Ministry of Commerce in Hong Kong, responsible for economic and trade co-operation between the two regions, theCommercial Office of the Economic Affairs Department of the LOCPG in the HKSARis committed to providing support and servicesfor all Mainland enterprises to invest in Hong Kong and expand to overseas markets via the city."
Mr Liang, who isrepresenting the provincial government authority, expressedthat they willactively promote and continuously deepen the "dual-circle interaction" and "two-way empowerment" between Sichuan and Hong Kong, as well as between the western region and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. By strengthening complementary advantages and fully leveraging Hong Kong's role as a "super-connector", it is aimed to help enterprises expand overseas and establish a global presence, driving greater value creation.
The Head of Transport & Logistics and Industrials at InvestHK, Mr Benjamin Wong, delivered a keynote presentation on Hong Kong's business advantages, encouraging Sichuan enterprises to establish their global supply chain management centres in Hong Kong. He also introduced the services that InvestHK provides to assist Mainland enterprises.
The Managing Director of Li & Fung Development (China) Ltd, Mr Chang Ka-mun, shared his experiences as a leading enterprise inmultinational supply chain management on the topic of how Hong Kong serves as a hub for multinational management centre and trade financing for Mainland enterprises to guests at the event.
To provide detailed explanations to Sichuan enterprises about Hong Kong's professional service advantages and the talent schemes offered by the HKSAR Government, the event invitedRegional Leader of Central and Western China, Global Trade Solutions for HSBC Bank (China), Ms ReneeWong; Partner, Tax of KPMG Advisory (China), Mr Aaron Li; and Chief Immigration Officer from the CDETO, Mr Vincent Yee,to share their insights with guests.
In the last part of the seminar, the Head of Business and TalentAttraction/Investment Promotion of the CDETO, Mr Gan Shanli, hosted a panel discussion that focused on how Sichuan enterprises can fully utilise Hong Kong's platform to grab new business opportunities. This seminar attracted around 150 representatives from local enterprises, institutions, and media in Sichuan Province.
During the three-dayvisit, Ms Lauwill visit a number ofleading enterprises fromhigh-tech sectors,such asgreen energy, advanced manufacturing, andlow-altitude economy, tounderstand and explore their plans in establishing or expanding operations in Hong Kong.
Booming panda economy: strengthening Sichuan-Hong Kong collaboration - Director-General of InvestHK visits Sichuan to promote global supply chain opportunities and leveraging Hong Kong as gateway to international markets Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Booming panda economy: strengthening Sichuan-Hong Kong collaboration - Director-General of InvestHK visits Sichuan to promote global supply chain opportunities and leveraging Hong Kong as gateway to international markets Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Booming panda economy: strengthening Sichuan-Hong Kong collaboration - Director-General of InvestHK visits Sichuan to promote global supply chain opportunities and leveraging Hong Kong as gateway to international markets Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Booming panda economy: strengthening Sichuan-Hong Kong collaboration - Director-General of InvestHK visits Sichuan to promote global supply chain opportunities and leveraging Hong Kong as gateway to international markets Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Booming panda economy: strengthening Sichuan-Hong Kong collaboration - Director-General of InvestHK visits Sichuan to promote global supply chain opportunities and leveraging Hong Kong as gateway to international markets Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
