John Lee addresses opening of Global Talent Summit Week
發佈日期: 2026-03-18 20:43
TVB News
The Global Talent Summit Week kicks off at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today.
Chief Executive John Lee said the government will refine its talent policies in line with national development strategies to attract global professionals to Hong Kong.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Global Talent Summit Week, Chief Executive John Lee said as of the end of last month, more than 410,000 applications had been approved across various talent admission schemes, and more than 270,000 people had already arrived in Hong Kong.
"Even as global competition for talent intensifies, our objective should not be to outcompete one another, rather our goal must be to expand opportunities through cooperation. We will continue to uphold openness, deepen international engagement, and align closely with our national development strategy. We will further refine our policy in education, innovation, and infrastructure."
In his speech, Yu Jiadong, Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Security, stressed the need to enhance policies to facilitated the movement of talent between the mainland and Hong Kong.
He said the central government attaches great importance to Hong Kong's role in building an international talent hub and acting as a national gateway for talent.
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the Middle Eastern conflict has increased Hong Kong's appeal to high-calibre talent.
Sun added that the government will continue to collaborate with other Greater Bay Area cities to venture to Southeast Asia and Europe to scout for more talent.
