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During the past week, Hong Kong was brimming with energy and vibrancy as leading figures from various sectors and communities – including finance, commerce, investment, wealth management, family office owners and managers, as well as artists, art lovers, elite athletes and sport spectators – came together. Many places in the city were packed with people and traffic.

The two-day China Development Forum (CDF) opened in Beijing this morning. Under the theme of "Unleashing Development Momentum for Stable Growth of Global Economy", the CDF has brought together hundreds of chairpersons and chief executive officers of multinational enterprises, business leaders, scholars and representatives of international organisations from around the globe to explore the latest global development trends and potential collaboration opportunities.

Accelerating the development and practical application of innovation and technology (I&T), as well as fast-tracking the upgrading and transformation of industries and enterprises through technology, requires not only cutting-edge tech companies but also high-quality talent. In addition to attracting outstanding professionals from both Mainland and overseas regions to settle in Hong Kong, it is equally important to nurture young people’s interest in I&T. By better integrating education, technology and talent development, we can strengthen our talent base to support the needs of I&T development in Hong Kong more effectively.