China overhauls Hong Kong’s sprawling network of state-backed research laboratories, turning them into sleek tech hubs
With around 500 labs now approved nationwide under a restructured programme, the old model of loosely defined research has given way to a new doctrine: clear mandates, centralised funding and direct accountability to Beijing’s science supremacy agenda.
A ceremony in Hong Kong on Monday attended by Science and Technology Minister Yin Hejun, gives clues on the national strategic vision guiding the new developments of SKLs.
On Monday, Yin presented plaques to the directors of the revamped labs in Hong Kong and urged the city to support national development through innovation.
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