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Dr. POON, Lok To Otto Prof. LIU, Yun jie Prof. TENG Jin Guang Prof. QIAN, Qingquan Prof. WONG, Wing Shing Prof. LIU, Renhuai Project Working Group Prof. LEE, Hun Wei Joseph Prof. CHEUNG, Ying Sheung Paul Prof. SHARIF, Naubahar Dr. YING, Ying (CASTED+) Research Support/Writing Team Ms. SHING, Iek Wa Julie Dr. CHOI, King Wah Dr. NIU, Jun Mr. CHENG, Kin Man Ken * also HKAES Fellows +Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development, Beijing HKAES and CAE Spotlights Group photo with Mr. Paul M P Panel discussion at the CAE-HKAES Forum (24 May 2017) Chan, Financial Secretary, HKSARG at the CAE-HKAES Forum (24 May 2017) HKAES visit to CAS in Beijing (24-26 April 2016) Prof W S Wong, Vice President of HKAES being interviewed by Shenzhen TV after a CAE-HKAES meeting to exchange views on integrative development in the Greater Bay Area (28 September 2017) Group photo with Mr John Tsang, then Financial Secretary of HKSARG at the CAE-HKAES joint Summit (13-14 April 2015) Panel discussion during the CAE-HKAES Joint Summit (13-14 April 2015) TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword by Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES) ............................................ (i) Foreword by Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) ..................................................................... (ii) Preface............................................................................................................................................... (iii) Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................... (vii) ᣕ᪈㾱 (ѝ᮷) ………….………………………………………………………………………………… (xi) Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 2 Research and Innovation in Hong Kong ............................................................................. 9 Chapter 3 Scientific and Technological Collaboration between Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area ............................................................................................................. 2 3 Chapter 4 In-depth Interviews with Leaders in Industry, Academia and Government ..................... 37 Chapter 5 Conclusion: Major Findings and Recommendations ........................................................ 47 References ............................................................................................................................................ 53 Appendices Appendix A: Academic Rankings of Hong Kong Universities ...................................................... A1 Appendix B: Success Stories of Hong Kong Research, Innovation and Commercialization ...... B1-1 B1: Success Stories of Hong Kong Universities...................................................... B1-2 B2: Success Stories of Hong Kong Industry............................................................ B2-1 Annex CAE/HKAES Policy Recommendations on the Integrative Development of Innovation and Technology in the Greater Bay Area (22 June 2017) Ǎѝഭᐕ〻䲒䲒༛ᔪ䇞ሶ␡⾿⭠̢㩭傜⍢ བྷ⋣྇⡷४⺞ᇊѪഭᇦᡈ⮕ˈࡋᔪц⭼㓗ӗъᢰᵟࡋᯠѝᗳǎ FOREWORD by Dr. Andrew K.C. Chan President, Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences In this new era of economic development, innovation and technology (I&T) are the game-changers that can propel the advancement of society and tackle global challenges. This joint-Academy policy study, consisting of collaborative efforts by the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) and the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES), was prompted by the belief that a vibrant innovation and technology industry is vital to the economic future of Hong Kong, and that synergy must be created with the metropolises in the Greater Bay Area in order to be a leading force in the economic development of the Region. The CAE is the national academy of China, consisting of the most distinguished academicians across the whole spectrum of engineering and technology disciplines. The HKAES is Hong Kong’s own Academy founded in 1994 by eminent leaders in the field, with strong support of the government and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. It is an organization of Hong Kong’s most distinguished engineers elected for their outstanding achievements in engineering sciences, practices, business and public service. Many of them are also fellows of other national academies. This study is a deep collaboration of the two Academies, building on the shared vision arising from the CAE-HKAES Joint Summit on Innovation and Technology Industry in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta (PRD) held in Hong Kong in April 2015. The Summit, attended by policy makers from the Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and overseas, provided a useful platform for exploring directions for the future development of industry in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta employing the combined strengths and expertise on both sides of the border. As the first independent cross-border collaborative study, this project provides an objective analysis of the I&T strengths of Hong Kong and suggestions for the way forward for transforming Hong Kong into a knowledge-based economy. I hope that Hong Kong’s stakeholders will derive some insights from this joint-Academy study as they reflect on the scientific and technological strengths of our dynamic city and ponder new strategies to strengthen its long-cherished global competitiveness. The Academy wishes to acknowledge the sponsorship of the Central Policy Unit in sponsoring the Discussion Forum held on 24 May 2017. The strong support of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the contributions of Professor Joseph H W Lee in leading the Study are gratefully acknowledged. Dr. Andrew K.C. CHAN PhD (Cantab), BBS, JP, FHKEng, FREng President Hong Kong Academic of Engineering Sciences (2015-2017) CAE-HKAES REPORT OCT 2017 i FOREWORD by Professor Yong Gan Former Senior Vice-President, Chinese Academy of Engineering The prosperity and stability of Hong Kong is critical to the successful implementations of the “One Country, Two Systems” principle. It is of utmost importance in China’s momentous national development and its revival and transformation into a rising global power. The Pearl River Delta (PRD), the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and the Yangtze River Delta are collectively referred to as China’s three dominant economic circles, and they play a decisive role in the economic and social development of the nation. Among them, the PRD region has the highest GDP per capita. Founded on the “One Country, Two Systems” principle, the cooperation between Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region involves the interfacing and integration of a major international financial center and service economy with its neighboring cities that are part of an increasingly competitive regional economic powerhouse. This unique regional cooperation cannot be limited only to cross-border exchanges; it must be elevated to the national strategic level to enhance China’s engagement with and competitiveness in the global community. In 2015, Hong Kong’s service sector accounted for 93% of its GDP, whereas its manufacturing industry accounted for only 1.2%. This structural imbalance of the economy and the high youth unemployment rate are serious social problems awaiting solutions. It is therefore obvious that there is an urgent need for Hong Kong to enter a new era of economic development through innovation. Steps should be taken to: integrate the science and technology resources and international status of Hong Kong with the well-established industrial base of the Pearl River Delta region; facilitate the incorporation of Hong Kong’s innovation capabilities into the national innovation system; strengthen regional cooperation; deepen the cooperation in research and innovation between the Mainland and Hong Kong; make all levels of national schemes for human resource development fully accessible to Hong Kong; make concerted effort to remove institutional barriers; enhance exchanges in science, technology and culture; and boost innovation and entrepreneurship among the young generation of Hong Kong. These measures are essential for achieving robust long-term development of both the Mainland and Hong Kong, and for enhancing our national competitive advantage on the international stage. In June 2016, the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences embarked on a collaborative project entitled “A Study on the Integrative Development of Innovation and Technology in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area”. It is a great pleasure to see that the report on the findings of this study is finally in print. This