Hong Kong and Shenzhen signed an agreement Monday to promote and
enhance their technology collaboration, including resources and
talents sharing.
The Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation Circle pact is aimed at
upgrading the two cities into a region with ample innovation
resources and dynamic innovation activities.
The two cities will form a Steering Group on Shenzhen-Hong Kong
Co-operation in Innovation Technology to facilitate high-level
deliberations in deciding the details for the implementation of the
innovation circle. It is also responsible for coordinating
technology collaboration and exchange between the two sides.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Henry Tang said the signing of the
deal will bolster innovation and technology co-operation between
the two cities. Hong Kong government will promote talent and
academic exchange as well as technical collaboration between Hong
Kong and the Chinese Mainland.
(Xinhua News Agency May 22, 2007)