Give full play to advantages and unlimited opportunities
2024-08-06
At 18:24 on June 15th, West Kowloon Station in Hong Kong. As the doors of the high-speed train slowly closed, the train D910 bound for Beijing West Station, which Hong Kong youth Ms. Liang was riding on, departed on time. This is the first overnight high-speed train from Hong Kong to Beijing. Ms. Liang excitedly said, "Waking up and coming to Beijing, it's time-saving and comfortable." On the same day, at 19:49, the first high-speed train from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Station, the evening departure morning to D908, slowly started. Many passengers couldn't help but cheer and go to the window to take photos, recording unforgettable moments. As of now, the number of direct mainland stations on the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou Shenzhen Hong Kong high-speed railway has increased from 44 in the initial opening period to 78 currently, with at least 200 trains running daily Introduction by Lin Shixiong, Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. The high-speed train is speeding, and the clouds and mountains are vast. Hong Kong, which actively integrates into the overall development of the country, has gained tremendous development space. Since its return to the motherland 27 years ago, Hong Kong has been full of vitality and hope, demonstrating the vivid practice and vigorous vitality of "One Country, Two Systems" in Hong Kong. With a unique position and strong industrial vitality, the morning is full of aircraft takeoff and landing, and engines roar. The busy and orderly Hong Kong International Airport welcomed a cargo flight loaded with imported art and medical supplies. Without dismantling or tallying, this batch of "direct pickup" imported goods will take a transfer cargo ship at Hong Kong International Airport and arrive directly in Dongguan by sea. Over the past year since its opening, the Hong Kong International Airport Dongguan Airport Center (hereinafter referred to as the "Airport Center") has extended the key logistics functions of the Hong Kong International Airport cargo terminal, including export cargo consolidation, security checks, palletizing, as well as import cargo dismantling and tallying, across borders to Dongguan, achieving "direct loading" of export air cargo and "direct pickup" of import air cargo. In the first five months of this year, the import and export value of the 'Airport Center' has exceeded 3 billion yuan The Commercial Executive Director of the Hong Kong Airport Authority, Chen Zhengsi, said that about 75% of international air cargo in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area is transshipped overseas through the Hong Kong International Airport. It is expected that by 2030, the annual demand for air cargo in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area will reach 20 million tons, with broad market development prospects. In the latest "2024 World Competitiveness Yearbook" released by the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland, Hong Kong's ranking has risen two places to fifth in the world. Faced with external risks and challenges, backed by the motherland and connected to the world, Hong Kong's international financial center remains vibrant and resilient. Entering the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Hong Kong Financial Museum, which was transformed from a corner of the former trading hall, features iterative trading counters, opening copper bells, and other objects that record the history of Hong Kong's financial development. The status of Hong Kong as an international financial center was not built in a day, "said Leung Fung yee, CEO of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. As long as we adhere to" one country, two systems "in the long run and make unremitting efforts, Hong Kong will surely climb to new heights. According to statistics, in the past three years, even though affected by the epidemic, the number of licensed institutions of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has increased by more than 4% to about 3250; The total number of hedge fund management companies, private equity fund management companies, and family offices increased by 24%. As of the end of March this year, the total amount of bank deposits in Hong Kong was HKD 16.2 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 4.4%. Many data reflect the momentum of Hong Kong's economic growth: in the first quarter of this year, Hong Kong's real gross domestic product increased by 2.7% year-on-year, the total import and export of goods was about HKD 2.2 trillion, an increase of 9.9% year-on-year, the export of services increased by 8.4% year-on-year, and the overall export of goods increased by 6.8% year-on-year in real terms... After the data was released, several foreign investment banks raised their forecasts for Hong Kong's economic growth this year, estimating that the annual economic growth would be 2.5% to 3.5%. In an office building in Central, Hong Kong, practicing barrister Guo Junye's desk is piled up with thick documents, with pages filled with notes in both Chinese and English. Guo Junye said, "When handling cross-border arbitration cases, I often finish a phone call in Mandarin and then pick up my phone to speak English." With the increasing frequency of commercial exchanges between China and foreign countries, about 60% of the cases I handle now are related to international arbitration. The National 14th Five Year Plan proposes to support Hong Kong in building an Asia Pacific International Legal and Dispute Resolution Service Center. Under the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy, Hong Kong is seamlessly connected to the world and enjoys unwavering support from the country. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam stated that as the only common law jurisdiction in China, Hong Kong has developed into an international legal and dispute resolution service center in the Asia Pacific region and is highly welcomed. As one of the top three preferred arbitration institutions in the world, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre released data in March this year: in 2023, the Centre accepted a total of 281 arbitration cases, of which 75.1% were international cases; The total amount of disputes in all arbitration cases throughout the year reached HKD 92.8 billion, setting a new historical high for the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. Seize the opportunity and develop stronger momentum. At 14:07 on June 25th, carrying lunar samples from the far side of the moon, the Chang'e-6 spacecraft safely landed in the designated area of Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia. Chang'e-6 has successfully returned to Earth, and the stone in her heart has finally been put down Rong Qiliang, Director of the Deep Space Exploration Research Center at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, couldn't hide his excitement. "In the process of promoting technological and aerospace development, the country has provided Hong Kong with many opportunities to participate and play to its strengths." The "Surface Sampling and Execution Device" jointly developed by the research team of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the China Academy of Space Technology has helped complete the historic mission of the "Moon Back Journey". The National 14th Five Year Plan proposes to support Hong Kong in building an international innovation and technology center. Seizing the opportunity, Hong Kong's innovation and technology development continues to accelerate. Recently, the selection of the fourth batch of reserve astronauts for China's manned spaceflight project has been completed, with one person each from Hong Kong and Macau selected as payload experts. This highlights the country's emphasis on Hong Kong's technological development and recognition of the strength of Hong Kong's innovation and technology talents, "said Li Jiachao. The SAR government will continue to promote a series of measures and make every effort to build Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology center. Aiming, capturing, analyzing... A robotic arm carrying three shooting devices is rapidly scanning the car engine cylinder in three dimensions, and the detection results are synchronously displayed on the nearby computer screen. The size, thickness, and even scratches, cracks, and other defects with a minimum size of 4 pixels in various parts of the cylinder cannot escape the "eye of the scanner". On June 12th, Hong Kong Investment Management Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Hong Kong Investment Company") signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Simo Technology, which is the first strategic cooperation agreement signed by Hong Kong Investment Company since its establishment. At the signing ceremony, this set of robotic arm assisted all-round visual inspection equipment developed by Simo Technology attracted much attention. As a unicorn enterprise born in the Hong Kong Science Park, Simo Technology has always been committed to promoting innovation and application of artificial intelligence technology. In response to the pain point of Hong Kong's strong scientific research strength but insufficient achievement transformation, Hong Kong is focusing on strengthening its foundation and filling its gaps. In October 2022, the Hong Kong SAR government announced the establishment of a Hong Kong Investment Corporation to promote the development of innovation and science in Hong Kong; In 2022, the total local R&D expenditure in Hong Kong has increased to HKD 30.138 billion, accounting for 1.07% of GDP; In 2023, the number of startups in Hong Kong will exceed 4250, an increase of about 7% year-on-year. The Special Administrative Region government will establish an office for introducing key enterprises by the end of 2022, and will introduce two batches of nearly 50 industry leading enterprises, with a total investment of over HKD 40 billion. The tower crane rises step by step, and tall buildings rise from the ground. The construction of the Hong Kong Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (hereinafter referred to as the "Hong Kong Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park") located on the Hong Kong side of the Hetao Shenzhen Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone is in full swing. Recently, Hong Kong Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited signed a memorandum of cooperation with about 60 partner institutions from 9 economies, which is expected to bring billions of Hong Kong dollars in investment to Hong Kong Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park. Hong Kong has strong advantages in basic scientific research and has a strong breakthrough ability from 0 to 1. With the support of the state, Hong Kong will further strengthen the transformation and implementation of scientific and technological achievements through the Hetao Cooperation Zone, and achieve development from '1 to N' Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, stated that the country's attention and recognition are the strongest confidence for Hong Kong to develop innovation and technology. Hong Kong needs to further deepen its cooperation in innovation and technology with the mainland, better integrate into the overall development of the country, and fully unleash the enormous creativity and development vitality hidden in Hong Kong society. The fusion of Chinese and Western cultures, coupled with diverse cultural charm, surpasses the aesthetics of the Han Dynasty and the customs of the Western Regions. On the evening of June 7th, at Sha Tin Town Hall in Hong Kong. With the heavy and slightly mysterious music playing, dancers danced gracefully, and the dance drama "Five Stars Out of the East" kicked off the first "Chinese Culture Festival" in Hong Kong. This dance drama has been eagerly awaited by Hong Kong young lady Hu for a long time. It's so wonderful, not enough! "Ms. Hu exclaimed repeatedly. This dance drama, based on the national first-class cultural relic" Five Stars in the East Benefit China "Han Dynasty brocade arm guards, blends classical and modern beauty, interprets the profound connotations behind the cultural relics, and" brings the cultural relics to life, telling stories through dance ". The fusion of Chinese and Western cultures, the fusion of mountains and seas. Hong Kong, as a charming international metropolis, is striving to build a center for cultural and artistic exchanges between China and foreign countries, promoting cultural exchange and dialogue between Chinese and foreign civilizations. On the evening of June 10th, the Wan Chai Promenade was crowded with people. The night sky serves as a curtain, lights serve as pens, and thousands of drones soar into the sky, staging a light show with the theme of "Dragon Boat Festival" in Victoria Harbour. The funny and cute cartoon "Zongzi" sometimes plays drums and sometimes paddles Loong Boat, which draws cheers from the audience. Folk customs, technology, and fashion collide with each other, illuminating both sides of Victoria Harbour. From the spring of the revival of all things to the passionate and romantic summer, a series of literary and artistic events have been staged one after another: the Art Basel Hong Kong exhibition, regarded as the "barometer" of the global art market, attracted more than 240 art galleries from about 40 countries and regions to participate; The series of activities, including large-scale exhibitions, lectures, concerts, etc., will last for several months to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Jin Yong, the greatest hero of chivalry; The classic Broadway musical "The Sound of Music" is performing at the Hong Kong West Kowloon Cultural District Opera Centre Grand Theatre... Various cultural and artistic activities are being carried out intensively, witnessing the potential and vitality of the Hong Kong Sino foreign cultural and artistic exchange center. In the western part of Victoria Harbour, the scenery is beautiful, and visitors flock to the West Kowloon Cultural District. The Hong Kong Palace Museum, the Contemporary International Visual Culture Museum M+, and the Opera Center have become dazzling cultural landmarks amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. In 2024, multiple exhibitions showcasing Chinese and foreign cultures will be held at the Palace Museum in Hong Kong, showcasing the cultural heritage of both Eastern and Western cultures that transcend time and space, showcasing their brilliance. Since its official opening to the public in July 2022, the Hong Kong Palace Museum has presented a total of 19 special and thematic exhibitions, receiving over 2.4 million visitors. Solo piece 'Poetry Town', ballet 'Ballad of Bran' tour, Cantonese opera 'Haizhu Bay' tour... 12 projects in Hong Kong have been selected for the National Arts Fund's 2024 funding list, setting a new three-year high. To support the development of a Sino foreign cultural and artistic exchange center in Hong Kong, the National Arts Fund has opened up general project applications to the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions since 2021. Hong Kong has had projects shortlisted for funding for three consecutive years. The selection of diversified projects highlights the unique blend of Chinese and Western cultures in Hong Kong Yang Runxiong, Director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, stated that the government will simultaneously introduce supporting measures to support Hong Kong projects that have been shortlisted for funding to perform in mainland China and overseas, continuing to promote cultural and artistic exchanges between China and foreign countries
Edit：Lubaikang Responsible editor：Chenze
Source：people.com.cn
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