{
  "id": 14110060,
  "title": "CE says HK to be breeding ground for new technologies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ce-says-hk-to-be-breeding-ground-for-new-technologies-14110060",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T03:35:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1873720-20261013.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee announced on Tuesday that Hong Kong will become a hub for new technologies as the world experiences rapid technological and industrial changes. Speaking at a forum, Lee emphasized the importance of fostering innovative technologies to create quality productive forces. The Special Administrative Region will accelerate the development of strategic emerging industries in line with the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, according to Lee.\n\nHe stated that Hong Kong will continue to open new economic tracks and serve as a breeding ground for new technologies, products, and models worldwide. Lee also highlighted efforts to advance new industrialization and promote the integration of the digital and real economies, contributing to the creation of a technologically advanced nation.\n\nIn addition, Lee emphasized the importance of collaboration among the government, industry, academia, research institutions, and investors to translate research outcomes into practical products. The government will leverage Hong Kong’s position as a global financial center to attract investments in the innovation and technology sectors, he added.\n\nFurthermore, Lee revealed that the SAR will intensify research efforts in artificial intelligence, life and health technologies, and new energy.",
  "summary": "Developing innovative technologies to drive new quality productive forces has become a must as the ongoing global technological revolution and industrial transformation are making breakthroughs at an accelerating pace, Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday. Speaking at a forum, Lee said the SAR would fast-forward development of strategic emerging industries in alignment with the country’s 15th…",
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        "title": "CE says HK to be breeding ground for new technologies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ce-says-hk-to-be-breeding-ground-for-new-technologies",
        "published": "2026-10-13T03:35:58.000Z"
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