Hong Kong is on track to become China’s international innovation and technology hub with the city’s research capability, connection to the world, a diverse talent pool and the unwavering support from the central government, according to the CEO of Hong Kong Science Park, Albert Wong.

In an exclusive interview with RTHK, Wong said President Xi Jinping’s rare visit to the Science Park during his trip to Hong Kong highlights his high expectations for the entire industry – which has been tasked with growing into an international innovation and technology hub under the country’s 14th Five-Year Plan.

However, to accomplish this, Wong said Hong Kong’s innovation and technology sector needs to more than treble in size within years and attract hundreds of thousands more workers.

The Science Park chief believes Hong Kong has what it takes to accomplish this mission, so long as the city works hard to unleash the potential of its young talent and take advantage of its greater integration with the Greater Bay Area.