{
  "id": 6281646,
  "title": "'Global innovation index recognises GBA's strengths'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/global-innovation-index-recognises-gbas-strengths",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T13:55:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1869294-20260908.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The latest Global Innovation Index has reaffirmed the comprehensive innovation strength of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), with the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster retaining the top spot. The Our Hong Kong Foundation, a local think tank, noted that this recognition reflects Hong Kong's distinctive strengths in basic research, as well as the strengthening of information and technology (I&T) collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland cities. Victor Kwok, deputy research director of the foundation, highlighted China's leadership in clusters in the ranking for the fourth consecutive year, attributing this success to effective policies in science, technology, and innovation. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) is encouraged to attract more global I&T investment through the HK$10 billion innovation fund and its international capital networks. Meanwhile, Democratic Alliance for Betterment and Progress (DAB) lawmaker Elizabath Quat emphasized that the GBA has already established a complete innovation ecosystem, with further cooperation between Hong Kong and other GBA cities expected to boost overall I&T development.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}