Policy Research @ HKIAPS

Past Events: Conferences

Academic Symposium on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Thematic Discussion Session Thematic Discussion Session
Academic Symposium on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: Synergy, Innovation, and Collaborative Development 25 July 2019 \| 09:00–18:00 \| Lecture Theatre 2, Esther Lee Building, CUHK
Speakers
Welcome Speech Prof. Fanny M. Cheung Pro-Vice-Chancellor, CUHK; Co-Director, HKIAPS Keynote Speeches Mr Nicholas W. Yang Secretary for Innovation and Technology, HKSAR Government Prof. Fang Cai Vice President, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Thematic Discussion: Exploring New Potential for Regional Cooperation Prof. Liugang Sheng (Moderator) Programme Director, Trade and Development Programme, HKIAPS Prof. Qunhui Huang Director, Institute of Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Prof. Dan Shi Director, Institute of Industrial Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Dr Chunxin Wang Principal Economist, Economics and Strategic Planning Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Dr Xin Wang Research Associate, CUHK-Tsinghua University Joint Research Center on Chinese Economy
Thematic Discussion: Developing into an Innovative Technologies Centre Prof. Anthony Y. H. Fung (Moderator) Co-Director, HKIAPS Prof. Jun He Professor, Institute of Industrial Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Prof. Kam-fai Wong Director, Centre for Innovation and Technology, CUHK Dr Hong Jiang Associate Professor, Institute of Industrial Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Dr Zhou Fang Research Director, One Country Two Systems Research Institute
Thematic Discussion: Creating New Industries Prof. Ying-yi Hong (Moderator) Co-Convenor, Global China Research Programme, CUHK Prof. Jiechang Xia Deputy Director, National Academy of Economic Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Prof. Kesha Guo Dean, School of Economics and Finance, Huaqiao University Mr Stephen Y. S. Wong Deputy Executive Director and Head of Public Policy Institute, Our Hong Kong Foundation Prof. Kevin Y. F. Au Director, Center for Entrepreneurship, CUHK
Organizers Institute of Industrial Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK Policy Research @ HKIAPS Global China Research Programme, CUHK Supporting Units The Chinese Institute of Hong Kong Office of Academic Links (China), CUHK
The Symposium was held to explore possible collaborative efforts in the aspects of finance, innovative technologies, and industry in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Symposium was attended by 120 people. By organizing this event, research results and experiences of implementation could be exchanged. The Keynote Speeches were delivered by Mr Nicholas Yang and Prof. Fang Cai. Mr Yang examined the efforts of the HKSAR Government in advocating for the development of innovative technologies in Hong Kong. Prof. Cai analysed the strategic role of the Greater Bay Area, which combines the economic strengths of Hong Kong and mainland China. The Symposium consisted of three thematic discussion sessions. With regard to exploring new potential for regional cooperation in the Greater Bay Area, Prof. Qunhui Huang talked about possible ways to deepen regional cooperation in the field of innovative technologies; Prof. Dan Shi examined the vision to focus on environmentally friendly development in the Greater Bay Area; Dr Chunxin Wang suggested measures to achieve the integration of tertiary industries and innovative technology industries; and Dr Xin Wang analysed the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises in Hong Kong and mainland China. In light of the goal of developing the Greater Bay Area into an innovative technologies centre, Prof. Jun He put forward ideas on the strategic position, establishment, and mode of operation of the building of a comprehensive national science centre as a collaborative effort between Shenzhen and Hong Kong; Prof. Kam-fai Wong evaluated the development and application of China’s artificial intelligence efforts; Dr Hong Jiang gave advice on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Collaborative Innovation Index and Innovation Forum; and Dr Zhou Fang discussed the huge potential of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Loop in developing a new mode of collaboration. Finally, on the subject of creating new industries for the Greater Bay Area, Prof. Jiechang Xia emphasized that the foundation of a high-quality Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao one-hour living circle lies in establishing Guangzhou as an international trade centre. Prof. Kesha Guo developed a strategy for industrial integration in the Greater Bay Area; Mr Stephen Wong evaluated how Hong Kong can make use of its Fintech in the era of modularization; and Prof. Kevin Au discussed characteristics of the Greater Bay Area that are favourable to youth start-ups. Twelve panelists engaged in a frank exchange and discussed development strategies requiring further research.