特区政府发言人表示，国家在"十四五"规划和"十五五"规划建议中明确支持香港建设国际创新科技中 心，推动创科发展一直是本届特区政府的重点政策范畴之一。本届特区政府自上任以来一直积极完善本 地创科生态圈，致力巩固上游基础科研优势，推动中游科研成果转化，以及下游产业发展。各项措施取 得良好进展。香港的本地研发总开支及本地研发总开支相对本地生产总值的比率在2024年有理想增长， 情况令人鼓舞。 特区政府发言人表示，2025年施政报告宣布了一系列措施实现以科技赋能，推动高质量经济发展。自施 政报告发表后，特区政府积极推进各个项目，并已取得良好进展，例如港深创科园已于12月正式开园。 特区政府会继续推动落实各项政策措施，以进一步推动香港创科发展并发展新质生产力，实现推动香港 成为国际创科中心的愿景。 据新华社香港12月23日电 香港特区政府统计处23日发表的《2024年香港创新活动统计》显示，香港的 本地研发总开支持续上升，2024年增长至357.72亿港元，较2023年的330.06亿港元上升8.4%。 据统计，香港本地研发总开支相对本地生产总值的比率由2023年的1.11%，进一步上升到2024年的 1.13%。此外 ...

Core Insights - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is being held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, with participation from 155 countries, regions, and international organizations, featuring over 4,100 overseas enterprises and an exhibition area exceeding 430,000 square meters [1][3] Group 1: Hong Kong Participation - Approximately 380 enterprises from Hong Kong are participating, marking a new high in the number of exhibitors from the region [1] - The Hong Kong exhibition area in the China Pavilion is themed "Connecting Internally and Externally: A Brilliant New Chapter," showcasing Hong Kong's dual advantages under "One Country, Two Systems" [3] - Over 40% of the participating Hong Kong enterprises are first-time exhibitors, covering sectors such as food, innovative technology, medical technology, professional services, logistics, and information technology [4] Group 2: Focus on Food and Services - The "Hong Kong Food Pavilion" features 33 enterprises presenting six categories of products, emphasizing health and taste, including both classic brands and emerging health-focused products [7] - The "Hong Kong Services Pavilion" includes 21 enterprises showcasing innovations in technology, medical services, finance, logistics, and information technology [7][11] Group 3: Promotion of Hong Kong as a Gateway - A promotional event titled "Hong Kong: The Preferred Platform for Mainland Enterprises Going Global" attracted around 500 participants, highlighting Hong Kong's unique role in assisting mainland enterprises to access international markets [12] - The Hong Kong government is establishing a "Mainland Enterprises Going Global Task Force" to support these initiatives further [14] Group 4: Market Dynamics - The CIIE reflects strong demand from Chinese consumers for various products, countering claims of "consumption downgrade" [15] - Hong Kong businesses are actively engaging with the mainland market, utilizing new sales channels such as live streaming to promote their products [15][16]

Core Insights - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened on November 5 in Shanghai, highlighting Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" and "super value creator" for mainland enterprises looking to expand internationally [1][3] - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Hong Kong SAR government hosted a promotional event titled "Hong Kong: The Preferred Platform for Mainland Enterprises Going Global," emphasizing collaboration between Hong Kong and Shanghai [1][3] Group 1 - The CIIE has been held for eight years, demonstrating China's commitment to globalization and cooperative development, contributing to an open world economy [3] - Hong Kong maintains its position as the third global financial center and first in the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing its competitive edge in international finance [3] - The northern metropolitan area is identified as a key development engine for Hong Kong, focusing on innovation and high-end professional services, which will unlock significant growth potential [3][4] Group 2 - The event featured representatives from Hong Kong and Shanghai enterprises sharing successful international expansion experiences, aiming to explore cooperation opportunities in finance, innovation, and professional services [4] - The HKTDC set up the "Hong Kong Food Pavilion" and "Hong Kong Services Pavilion" at the expo, featuring over 50 Hong Kong companies to showcase quality products and services, encouraging collaboration with mainland enterprises [4]

Core Insights - The 10th "Belt and Road" Summit in Hong Kong took place from September 10 to 11, attracting over 6,000 participants and more than 100 delegations to explore trade, investment, innovation, and green development opportunities [1] - The summit facilitated a record 50 government and corporate cooperation memorandums, highlighting Hong Kong's role as a functional platform for the "Belt and Road" initiative [1] Group 1: Investment and Trade - Hong Kong's direct investment in "Belt and Road" countries reached $133 billion in 2023, 3.6 times that of 2013, with an investment growth rate four times that of Hong Kong's overall foreign investment growth [3] - The merchandise trade volume between Hong Kong and "Belt and Road" countries is projected to exceed $276 billion in 2024, an approximately 80% increase since 2013, which is three times the growth rate of Hong Kong's overall merchandise trade [3] - As of the end of 2024, there are 1,400 companies from "Belt and Road" countries operating in Hong Kong, with 100 of them listed [3] Group 2: Government Initiatives and Collaborations - The Hong Kong government has signed free trade agreements with 14 "Belt and Road" countries and investment agreements with about 20 such economies [2] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to expand access for Hong Kong in finance, telecommunications, construction, and tourism sectors, and support Hong Kong in signing more free trade and investment agreements [4] - Central enterprises have established over 10,000 projects and institutions in more than 180 countries, with total overseas assets amounting to 9.6 trillion yuan [5] Group 3: Innovation and Technology - The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" cluster ranked first globally in the latest Global Innovation Index, reflecting the high recognition of the innovation capabilities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [7] - Hong Kong is actively developing into an international innovation and technology center, attracting mainland enterprises to set up R&D centers [7] - High-tech companies showcased innovations at the summit, including brain-computer interface technology and advanced cooling materials [6] Group 4: Regional Economic Ties - Hong Kong has successfully issued Islamic bonds three times, demonstrating its bond market's diversity and feasibility as a financing platform for the Islamic region [8] - The summit saw participation from Southeast Asian countries, with successful collaborations established between Chinese enterprises and local industrial parks [8] - The establishment of a representative office by a Cambodian bank in Hong Kong exemplifies the deepening economic ties between Hong Kong and Southeast Asian nations [8]

Core Insights - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government released the "Hong Kong Business Environment Report," showcasing the region's open, safe, stable, efficient, and international business environment, highlighting its attractiveness for investment and talent [1] Group 1: Stability and Security - The keywords "stability" and "change" are crucial for Hong Kong's improving business environment, with the implementation of the National Security Law providing strong security guarantees for both local citizens and foreign investors [2] - The Hang Seng Index has risen by 27% this year, with daily trading volume increasing by 120% to HKD 240 billion in the first half of the year [2] - Hong Kong attracted 84 key enterprises, generating approximately HKD 50 billion in investments and creating 20,000 jobs [2] Group 2: Investment and Talent Attraction - In 2024, foreign direct investment inflow into Hong Kong is projected to reach USD 126 billion, ranking third globally [2] - The government received around 500,000 applications for talent programs, approving 330,000, with approximately 220,000 individuals already arriving in Hong Kong [2] Group 3: Economic Growth and Innovation - The number of startups in Hong Kong has surged from about 1,000 in 2014 to approximately 4,700 in 2024, with over 20 unicorn companies emerging [4] - The green finance market is rapidly developing, with an estimated issuance of green and sustainable bonds totaling USD 43 billion in 2024, accounting for 45% of the Asian market [4] - Hong Kong's GDP grew by 3.1% in the first quarter, marking ten consecutive quarters of growth, with visitor numbers reaching approximately 24 million in the first half of the year, a 12% increase year-on-year [4] Group 4: Future Outlook - The Hong Kong government aims to foster new economic drivers and create a better investment environment, emphasizing the need for continuous innovation and reform [4][5] - The previous report in 2021 faced skepticism regarding Hong Kong's business environment, but the current report demonstrates that Hong Kong remains a premier destination for investment and entrepreneurship [5]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong aims to increase the manufacturing sector's contribution to GDP from 1% in 2023 to 5% by 2032 through new industrialization initiatives and funding programs [3] Group 1: New Industrialization Funding Programs - The Hong Kong government has introduced a new industrialization funding program with a budget of HKD 10 billion to promote smart manufacturing and diversify the economy [1] - The new industrialization funding program offers a matching grant of 1:2 for companies investing at least HKD 200 million in establishing smart production facilities in strategic industries [1][2] - The maximum funding for each project under the new industrialization funding program is HKD 15 million or one-third of the total project cost, whichever is lower, with a cap of HKD 45 million for each company [2] Group 2: Recent Projects and Developments - The first project approved under the new industrial acceleration program involves a pharmaceutical company establishing a smart production line for sterile eye drops and oral medications, with a total budget of approximately HKD 600 million and expected funding of about HKD 200 million [2] - The second project involves the establishment of a medical superconducting cyclotron and radiopharmaceutical production line, with a total budget exceeding HKD 400 million and expected funding of around HKD 140 million [2] - The third project, submitted by Jeli Semiconductor (Hong Kong) Co., aims to establish a third-generation semiconductor silicon carbide wafer production facility, with a total budget exceeding HKD 700 million and expected funding of HKD 200 million [2] Group 3: Long-term Goals and Challenges - The short-term goals of the new industrialization plan include the production of various smart production lines, the transformation of research results, and the establishment of a talent pool [3] - The mid-term goals focus on developing emerging industries such as new energy and life sciences, contributing to the manufacturing sector's GDP [3] - Long-term goals aim for basic achievement of new industrialization by 2035, aligning industries with smart, high-end, and green standards, despite challenges such as limited land resources and high labor costs [3]