(Aug 2011)

中文

I. Focus Updates

1.    就來年度施政報告向特首提出三項要求
Proposed 3 recommendations to the CE on the Policy Address 2011-12

3 recommendations:

(1) to establish an Innovation and Technology Bureau as soon as possible to provide a working basis for the next Government;

(2) to provide 20 hectares of land for construction of a data center park for enterprises. It is expected to create more than 20,000 jobs directly;

(3) to provide incentives to attract the mainland enterprises to set up international R&D centres in Hong Kong. These measures include modifying the R&D Cash Rebate Scheme and setting up Local R&D Talents Training Subsidy Scheme.

2.    組團到加拿大取經，借鑑發展創意產業的經驗
Delegation to Canada for experiences on developing creative industries
   

At the beginning of August, we formed an ICT delegation with some ICT groups (e.g. the Cyberport) for a business exchange and collaboration in Canada. The delegation visited the Centre for Digital Media. This centre is an inter-institutional cooperation project which was co-founded by four higher education institutions. The curriculum featured cross-sector collaboration with business, to provide students opportunities to have first-hand experience in the market. Talents’ training is an important part in the development of the creative industries. The experiences of Canada are therefore very relevant and valuable. The visit gives us new insight on nurturing talents of creativity.

The delegation also attended the SIGGRAPH 2011 (Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics 2011) in Vancouver to understand the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques. Those technologies have great potential and provide great opportunities for young entrepreneurships. The SIGGRAPH Asia Conference this year will be held from 12th to 15th December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. For more details, please visit:  http://www.siggraph.org/asia2011/

3.    聯同業界朋友參觀AsiaTone數據中心，了解行業發展現況及問題
Visit to the AsiaTone Data Centre with the industry to understand more current development and issues in the industry

In order to understand more the development situation of data centers in Hong Kong, I visited a data center of the AsiaTone, with friends of the industry. AisaTone is one of the largest data center operators in Hong Kong, and it provides relevant facilities and services in Singapore and Shanghai. Through exchange, we all agree that, for Hong Kong to be developed into a data center hub in Asia, the Government must consider offering some lands for special use, to attract more foreign companies to Hong Kong.

4.    參加首屆「亞洲網絡遊戲高峰會」，研究「憤怒小鳥」成功之道
Attending the First Asia Online Game Summit to Study the Strategies of Success of ‘Angry Bird’

This month, I attended the First Asia Online Game Summit held in Hong Kong and exchanged views with the elites from around the world. A ceremony of the Asia Online Game Awards was held as well to encourage the industry on innovative and creative game development. In the Summit, a senior vice president from Rovio, Finland, shared with us the birth of Angry Bird, an app on the mobile phone. I think, the development of Angry Bird is a process of continuous innovation and adaption as well as a good example of “how to spend less and achieve more”, an excellent reference of innovation and creativity for our young people.

II. Articles Sharing (Chinese Only)

1. 區議員的多元角色
   《星島日報》
   2011年9月8日

2. IT + 音樂實現第二次創業夢
   《星島日報》
   2011年9月1日

3. 香港需建立企業數據中心園
   《星島日報》
   2011年8月25日

4. 青年創業起義
   《星島日報》
   2011年8月18日
5. 未來海洋城巿
   《星島日報》
   2011年8月11日

(Aug 2011)

English

I. Focus Updates

1.    就來年度施政報告向特首提出三項要求

三項要求如下：

其一，盡快研究成立創新及科技局，為下一屆政府的政策局重組提供一些研究依據。

其二，提供20公頃專項土地，以便集中興建企業數據中心園區，估計可創造逾20,000個職位。

其三，制訂配套優惠措施，積極吸引內地企業來港設立國際研發中心，包括優化「投資研發現金回贈計劃」和設立「本地科研人才培訓津貼計劃」。

2.    組團到加拿大取經，借鑑發展創意產業的經驗

八月初，我的議員辦事處聯同數碼港等十多個團體，組織了一個資訊科技界代表團，到加拿大參觀交流。其中，今次代表團參觀的數字媒體中心（Centre for Digital Media）就給了我們一些關於如何培育創意人才的啟示。中心是一個跨院校的合作項目，由當地四間高等教育機構聯合創辦，而課程方面還與企業跨界別合作，讓學生有接觸市場的機會。發展創意產業，人才培訓是重要一環，加國經驗值得香港借鑒。

另外，代表團參加了在溫哥華舉行的「國際電腦圖像和互動技術會議及展覽」（SIGGRAPH 2011），藉此了解到電腦圖像和互動技術的發展日新月異，很具市場潛力，年輕創業者大有用武之地。今年的SIGGRAPH Asia會議將於12月12日至15日，在香港會議展覽中心舉行，有興趣的朋友不妨留意：http://www.siggraph.org/asia2011/。

3.    聯同業界朋友參觀AsiaTone數據中心，了解行業發展現況及問題

為了進一步探討數據中心在本港的發展現況，我聯同業界一些朋友參觀了AsiaTone旗下一個數據中心，該公司是本港較具規模的數據中心營運商之一，在新加坡和上海也提供相關設施和服務。透過交流，大家都認同，香港若要發展成為亞洲區數據中心樞紐，特區政府須考慮提供專項土地，以吸引更多外國相關企業來港發展。

4.    參加首屆「亞洲網絡遊戲高峰會」，研究「憤怒小鳥」成功之道

本月參加了在香港舉行的首屆「亞洲網絡遊戲高峰會」，與來自世界各地的業界精英交流。有關方面同時主辦了「亞洲網絡遊戲大獎」，希望鼓勵業界多些開發創新和具創意的方案。在高峰會環節，來自芬蘭Rovio公司的一位高級副總裁，與業界分享了手機遊戲「憤怒小鳥」的誕生過程。我認為，這隻憤怒小鳥的成長，是不斷創新和變通的過程，也是以小博大的一項示範，值得本港年輕人發揮創意時借鏡。

II. Articles Sharing (Chinese Only)

1. 區議員的多元角色
   《星島日報》
   2011年9月8日

2. IT + 音樂實現第二次創業夢
   《星島日報》
   2011年9月1日

3. 香港需建立企業數據中心園
   《星島日報》
   2011年8月25日

4. 青年創業起義
   《星島日報》
   2011年8月18日
   
5. 未來海洋城巿
   《星島日報》
   2011年8月11日

加拿大創意產業的發展處於國際領先地位，尤其是在多媒體和數碼娛樂方面。八月初，我的議員辦事處聯同數碼港等十多個團體，組織了一個資訊科技界代表團，到加拿大參觀交流。我是代表團的榮譽團長，同行的還有數碼港董事局主席周文耀等近二十人。短短數日之行，啟發不少。

由SIGGRAPH會議看亞洲數碼媒體創作市場潛力

代表團參加了在溫哥華舉行的「國際電腦圖像和互動技術會議及展覽」（SIGGRAPH 2011）。SIGGRAPH是每年一度的國際性會議及展覽，目的是推廣和發展電腦繪圖和動畫製作的軟硬件技術。

通過SIGGRAPH會議了解到，電腦圖像和互動技術的發展日新月異，很具市場潛力，年輕創業者大有用武之地。例如，此行參觀的加拿大ElectronicArts(EA)公司，原是當地一家主打開發體育電子遊戲軟件公司，約二十年前被美國EA公司收購。今日，加拿大EA公司已擁有動作捕捉、視頻編輯等數十個工作室，成為全球數一數二的電子遊戲開發和測試基地，有二千多名員工。

外國年輕人利用創意闖出新天地，類似案例雖未能讓香港年輕人完全複製，但碼媒體創作行業在香港及整個亞洲是很具發展空間。每年一度的國際SIGGRAPH會議主要在北美舉辦，究其原因當然是北美數碼媒體市場成熟。2008年，終於有了為亞洲區而設的SIGGRAPH Asia會議，反映出亞洲數碼媒體創作的發展潛力。

積極培育人才，推動創意產業發展

加拿大創意產業已取得成就，但如何能持續發展或更進一步呢？人才培訓是重要一環。今次代表團參觀的數字媒體中心（Centre for Digital Media）就給了我們不少啟示。

數字媒體中心位於加拿大溫哥華市的Great Northern Way Campus（GNWC）校區內，該校區是由當地四間高等教育機構聯合創辦，換言之，數字媒體中心是一個跨院校的合作項目。此外，學員在修讀課程期間，一些項目個案是與企業合作的，學員於在學期間已經開始接觸市場，對其日後投身市場很有幫助，這是學界和企業跨界別合作帶來的好處。最後，中心發展得到政府支持，如：2006年，政府資助四千多萬加元，讓中心籌建一個數字媒體碩士（Masters of Digital Media Program）學位項目，以培訓更多數碼媒體領域的專才。做好人才培訓，對推動創意產業持續發展十分重要，對此加國經驗值得香港借鑒。

學習他人成功經驗，進行實地交流固然大有裨益，但香港常有國際性會議和展覽舉行，參加這些活動也是學習成功經驗、了解行業發展的有效途徑。今年的SIGGRAPH Asia會議將於12月12日至15日，在香港會議展覽中心舉行，有興趣的朋友不妨留意：http://www.siggraph.org/asia2011/。

(July 2011)

English

I. Focus Updates

1.    立法會支持政府研究成立創新及科技局
The LegCo supports the Government on studying the establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau

我在7月6日的立法會上動議「研究成立創新及科技局」議案，促請政府盡快展開有關研究，同時亦希望議員和各政黨積極參與，推動本港發展創新及科技，讓香港經濟和我們的下一代都有更美好的出路。議案最終獲得立法會支持和通過。

議案主要提出4項建議：

（一）    積極研究成立創新及科技局，專責統籌和制訂本港創新及科技發展的整體策略，提升香港在此方面的國際地位；

（二）    提供包括土地及稅務等優惠政策，吸引更多海內外企業，尤其是大型科技企業來港發展，創造更多就業機會；

（三）    為本地大學及科研機構提供足夠資源，加強培訓創新及科技人才，推動大學科研項目產品化；

（四）    爭取社會及市民對香港發展創新及科技的認同，營造全民支持的氣氛及文化環境。

我的發言談及，中國未來經濟將轉為發展創新及科技，這正是香港機遇所在，而中國在這方面的發展，仍遇到不少局限，我相信，香港將可以彌補中國在這方面的不足，甚至成為中國自主及科技創新的國際平台。所以，我期望，今屆政府能夠盡快研究成立創新及科技局，並由下屆政府落實成立，展示政府在推動網絡經濟和創新及科技方面的承擔。

「研究成立創新及科技局」議案措辭

http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr10-11/chinese/counmtg/motion/m_papers/cm0706cb3-941-c.pdf

我的發言大綱

/index.php/legco-speeches/motion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-znmT1A5Bw&feature=channel_video_title (影片)

2.    政府現正就本地科技人才培訓展開全面檢討
The Government is conducting a comprehensive review on training of local IT talents

在七月召開的工商事務委員會會議上，政府向委員會提交了投資研發現金回贈計劃2010-11年度進度報告。報告指出，計劃自去年四月推出至今年三月底，創新科技署共接獲240宗現金回贈申請，當中有212宗成功獲批，涉及現金回贈總額為586萬元。推動科技發展，人才是其中重要元素，所以我關注到，在科技人才培訓方面，政府會否為相關的大學生和科研人員，提供資助或鼓勵措施？創新科技署署長王榮珍表示，署方現正就本港科技人才培訓展開全面檢討，由大學培訓至科研人才的未來出路，稍後會將檢討結果向立法會匯報。

3.    香港發展網絡經濟須與內地整合
The need to integrate with the Mainland in developing network economy in HK

在7月11日舉行的立法會資訊科技及廣播事務委員會上，政府向委員會匯報了數碼21資訊科技策略下促進數碼經濟的各項措施的最新進展。我在會上表示，很多大型的海外互聯網公司都認同，香港要發展網絡經濟，但必須要與內地整合，所以我問政府，有何措施協助香港的互聯網公司打入內地市場？商務及經濟發展局局長蘇錦樑表示，在目前的CEPA下，有部份類別業務的香港公司，已可到內地發展，政府將會為業界爭取更大的發展空間。此外，委員會就政府建議，把終止模擬電視服務的日期延遲3年，由2012年年底延遲至2015年年底，進行商討。我歡迎政府押後有關日期，並希望政府能夠掌握和分析現有家庭用戶中，仍然使用傳統電視機和已改用數碼電視機的比率，再研究如何進一步提高數碼電視的滲透率。

4.    新設立的數據中心促進組已正式投入服務
New Data Centre Facilitation Unit in service officially

特區政府近年積極推動香港的數據中心發展，希望令香港成為亞太區內設立數據中心的首選地點。政府資訊科技總監辦公室除了於去年委託顧問公司研究香港發展數據中心的經濟效益外，還於今年7月25日正式開設「香港數據中心的發展」專題網站（datacentre.gov.hk），以及數據中心促進組，為有興在港設立數據中心的營運者，提供一站式服務。我期望，政府會從多方面進行研究，例如工業大廈、個別地區的伸延土地，以及岩洞等，盡量尋找更多合適土地，配合香港數據中心的未來發展。

5.    成立資訊科技專業委員會  加強粵港澳資訊科技領域合作交流
To establish the Information Technology Professional Committee to enhance the ICT cooperation between Guangdong, HK and Macau

為加強粵港澳三地在資訊科技領域的交流和合作，廣東省粵港澳合作促進會成立了資訊科技專業委員會。7月15日，我帶領香港業界代表團前往廣州南沙資訊科技園，參加該委員會的成立大會。我是該委員會的首屆顧問成員。該委員會的成立，旨在加強粵港澳三地在軟件、電信等資訊科技領域的溝通聯繫，致力整合粵港澳三地資訊科技資源，探索資訊科技與金融、經濟、產業、人才等方面整合的模式等。我相信搭建新的溝通合作平臺，促進三地資訊科技合作，是具有非常積極的意義。我期望有更多內地企業來港設立科研中心，以香港作平臺邁向國際；而香港業界應充分利用委員會的平台作用，積極開拓商機。

II. Articles Sharing (Chinese Only)

1. 網絡遊戲誰是王者?
   《星島日報》
   2011年8月4日

2. 數據中心園區
   《星島日報》
   2011年7月28日

3. 共建亞洲「蘋果樹生態圈」
   《星島日報》
   2011年7月21日

4. 三頭六臂的新局長
   《星島日報》
   2011年7月14日
5. 成為天下第一村的秘密
   《星島日報》
   2011年7月7日

(July 2011)

中文

I. Focus Updates

1.    立法會支持政府研究成立創新及科技局
The LegCo supports the Government on studying the establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau

On 6 July, I moved a motion of “studying the establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau” in the LegCo and urged the Government to start the study as soon as possible. In the meantime, I hope the LegCo members and different political parties will actively take part and promote Hong Kong in developing its innovation and technology, so as to bring forth our economy and next generation a better future. The motion was supported and passed in the LegCo.

There are four main suggestions I raised:

(1) proactively study the establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau, which is specifically tasked to co-ordinate and formulate Hong Kong's overall strategy of developing innovation and technology, so as to upgrade Hong Kong's international status in this respect;

(2) provide supporting policies including land and taxation concessions, etc., to attract more enterprises from the Mainland and overseas, especially large technological enterprises to Hong Kong for development or set up headquarters in Hong Kong, so as to create more employment opportunities;

(3) provide sufficient resources to local universities and technological research institutes, train more talents for developing innovation and technology, and promote turning end products of university technological research projects into commodities; and

(4) strive for social and public recognition of developing innovation and technology in Hong Kong, so as to create a culture and conducive environment of support for promoting innovation and technology.

In my speech, I mentioned that the need of China’s future economy development provides opportunities for Hong Kong. It is expected that China’s economy will shift gradually from developing industrial and export hub in the past to developing innovation and technology. Though there are some obstacles expected in this development, I believe Hong Kong will be able to offer support and may even become an independent international platform of China’s innovation and technology development. Therefore, I expect the Government to study the establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau as soon as possible to allow its implementation in the next term of the Government.  This will show Hong Kong’s commitment on promoting network economy and innovation and technology.

Motion wording of “Studying the Establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau”

http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr10-11/chinese/counmtg/motion/m_papers/cm0706cb3-941-c.pdf

My motion speech:

/index.php/legco-speeches/motion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-znmT1A5Bw&feature=channel_video_title (video)

2.    政府現正就本地科技人才培訓展開全面檢討
The Government is conducting a comprehensive review on training of local IT talents

At the LegCo Commerce and Industry Panel meeting held in July, the Government submitted a progress report on the Research and Development Cash Rebate Scheme of year 2010-11. The report noted that since the launching of the Scheme in April last year till the end of this March, the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) has received a total of 240 cash rebate applications. There are 212 cases approved involving a total of $5.86 million in cash rebate. As human resource is one of the important elements in promoting technology development, I asked if the Government will provide funding or incentive measures for graduates and researchers in this respect. Miss Janet Wong, the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology responded that the Commission is conducting a comprehensive review on IT talents training in Hong Kong and their prospects. The review report will be submitted to the LegCo later.

3.    香港發展網絡經濟須與內地整合
The need to integrate with the Mainland in developing network economy in HK

At the ITB panel meeting held on 11 July, the Government briefed Members on progress of initiatives made in facilitating a digital economy under the Digital 21 Strategy. At the meeting, I pointed out that many large overseas internet companies agreed the need to integrate with the Mainland in developing the network economy in HK, and I asked the Government if there is any measure to support or help internet companies in HK to enter the Mainland market. Mr. Gregory So, the Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development, responded that some companies with certain categories are able to operate in the Mainland under the current CEPA. The Government will strive for a bigger room for development for the industry. In addition, the Panel also discussed about the Government’s proposal of deferring the target date for terminating analog television services for 3 years, i.e. from end 2012 to end 2015. I welcomed the suggestion and hope the Government will find out and analyze the ratio between existing traditional and digital TV home, and then study further how to increase penetration of digital TV in home use, so as to allow a smooth transition from analog to digital TV service.

4.    新設立的數據中心促進組已正式投入服務
New Data Centre Facilitation Unit in service officially

The SAR Government is actively promoting data centre development in HK these years and hopes to foster Hong Kong to become the prime location for data centres in Asia Pacific. The OGCIO not only conducted in last year a consultancy study on the economy benefit of data centre development in HK, but also set up a website of “data centre development in Hong Kong” on 25 July this year (datacenter.gov.hk), and a Data Centre Facilitation Unit to provide one-stop helpdesk service to assist operators interested in setting up data centres in Hong Kong. I expect the Government to conduct comprehensive study to explore various possibilities and options, such as industrial estates, extension land areas and caves, etc. in order to find more suitable lands for coping with future development of data centres in Hong Kong.

5.    成立資訊科技專業委員會  加強粵港澳資訊科技領域合作交流
To establish the Information Technology Professional Committee to enhance the ICT cooperation between Guangdong, HK and Macau

To enhance the ICT cooperation between Guangdong, HK and Macau, the Guangdong’s Association for Promotion of Cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau set up its Information Technology Professional Committee. On 15 July, I led a group of ICT industrial representatives to attend the Committee’s inauguration and visit an ICT Science Park in Nansha, Guangzhou. I am very pleased to be invited to be a member of its first Advisory Committee. The establishment of the Committee aims to strengthen communication in the areas of ICT such as software and telecommunications, to integrate ICT resources of the three places, to explore the mode of integration between ICT and finance, economy, industry and human resources. I believe it is very meaningful to promote ICT cooperation among the three places on this new communication and cooperation platform, and expect more enterprises of the Mainland to set up their R&D Centers in Hong Kong, and make use of Hong Kong as an international platform. As for our ICT industry, we should make full use of the Committee as a platform to actively explore business opportunities in the Mainland.

II. Articles Sharing (Chinese Only)

1. 網絡遊戲誰是王者?
   《星島日報》
   2011年8月4日

2. 數據中心園區
   《星島日報》
   2011年7月28日

3. 共建亞洲「蘋果樹生態圈」
   《星島日報》
   2011年7月21日

4. 三頭六臂的新局長
   《星島日報》
   2011年7月14日
5. 成為天下第一村的秘密
   《星島日報》
   2011年7月7日

互聯網推動社會變革，加快全世界走進知識型經濟的步伐。特區政府近年積極推動香港的數據中心 發展，希望令香港成為亞太區內設立數據中心的首選地點。政府資訊科技總監辦公室除了於去年委託顧問公司研究香港發展數據中心的經濟效益外，還於今年7月 25日正式開設「香港數據中心的發展」專題網站（datacentre.gov.hk），以及數據中心促進組，為有興在港設立數據中心的營運者，提供一站 式服務。

日前，我應邀出席了數據中心促進組的成立儀式。我很高興，政府願意投放更多資源，積極推動香港數據中心發展。作為通往中國市場的大口，香港發展數據中心，確實具有其他國家和地區無可媲美的優勢。不過，要發展數據中心，就要先解決土地問題。我認為，政府應從多方面研究，例如工業大廈、個別地區的伸延土地，以及岩洞等，盡量尋找更多合適土地，配合香港數據中心的未來發展。

剛成立的數據中心促進組，為政府資訊科技總監辦公室屬下的專責小組，他們會就有關法定許可、遵守規定及程序等事宜，例如數據中心搜尋及購入土地或工廈，聯繫各政府部門。至於專題網站，詳列了在港設立數據中心的策略性優勢及效益、可供選址用地、政府為業界給予的支援，以及相關參考資料等。

「香港數據中心的發展」專題網站

http://www.datacentre.gov.hk/

數據中心促進組

http://www.datacentre.gov.hk/tc/helpdesk.html

成立資訊科技專業委員會  加強粵港澳資訊科技領域合作交流

為落實《珠三角規劃綱要》和粵港、粵澳合作框架協議，廣東省粵港澳合作促進會在繼金融、諮詢、文化專業委員會後，成立了第四個專業委員會──資訊科技專業委員會，以加強粵港澳三地在資訊科技領域的交流和合作。7月15日，該委員會的成立大會於廣州南沙資訊科技園舉行。我帶領香港業界代表團前往參加，而澳門電訊管理局局長陶永強亦率團出席──共二百多名粵港澳資訊科技界代表參與是次活動。我是該委員會的首屆顧問成員。

該委員會的成立，旨在加強粵港澳三地在軟件、電信等資訊科技領域的溝通聯繫；其次，致力整合粵港澳三地資訊科技資源；另外，探索資訊科技與金融、經濟、產業、人才等方面整合的模式。它將會展開一系列具體工作，如：為粵港澳三地搭建多種形式的交流合作平台；協助資訊科技在電腦、軟件、網絡、通訊、電子商務平台等領域，建立粵港澳聯合運營模式；發展相關中介服務，向企業提供投融資、法律、財務等方面的協助等。

我相信成立資訊科技專業委員會，搭建新的溝通合作平台，促進三地資訊科技合作，是具有非常積極的意義。我期望有更多內地企業來港設立科研中心(R&D Centre)，以香港作平台邁向國際；而香港業界應充分利用委員會的平台作用，積極開拓商機。大家一起探索，攜手合作，達至共贏。

English 

面對全球經濟新挑戰，經濟網絡化已成為必然趨勢，而創新及科技亦成為很多國家的新發展策略，所以，香港在繼續發展傳統產業的同時，必須重新制訂可持續的經濟發展策略，藉着發展包括創新及科技難內的新產業，進一步提升香港的競爭力。為此，我在立法會上動議「研究成立創新及科技局」議案，促請政府盡快展開有關研究，同時亦希望議員和各政黨積極參與，推動本港發展創新及科技，讓香港經濟和我們的下一代都有更美好的出路。議案最終獲得立法會支持和通過。

在立法會動議「研究成立創新及科技局」議案

    我在7月6日的立法會上動議「研究成立創新及科技局」議案，當中主要提出4項建議：

（一）    積極研究成立創新及科技局，專責統籌和制訂本港創新及科技發展的整體策略，提升香港在此方面的國際地位；
（二）    提供包括土地及稅務等優惠政策，吸引更多海內外企業，尤其是大型科技企業來港發展，創造更多就業機會；
（三）    為本地大學及科研機構提供足夠資源，加強培訓創新及科技人才，推動大學科研項目產品化；
（四）    爭取社會及市民對香港發展創新及科技的認同，營造全民支持的氣氛及文化環境。

    鑒於整個區域經濟出現很大變化，中國經濟已經不再單一倚靠香港，而香港又未能找到自己的新角色、新出路，所以我在議會內動議「研究成立創新及科技局」議案。我的發言提到，中國未來經濟發展的需要，正是香港機遇所在。預計中國的經濟，將會由過去以工業及出口為發展的核心，逐漸轉變為發展創新及科技。但中國在創新及科技的發展，仍然會遇到不少局限，我相信，香港將可以彌補中國在這方面的不足，甚至成為中國自主及科技創新的國際平台。

    所以，我期望，今屆政府能夠盡快研究成立創新及科技局，並由下屆政府落實成立，展示政府在推動網絡經濟和創新及科技方面的承擔。同時，亦希望各政黨多關注和研究創新及科技政策，共同推動創新及科技發展，進一步提升香港競爭力。

「研究成立創新及科技局」議案措辭

http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr10-11/chinese/counmtg/motion/m_papers/cm0706cb3-941-c.pdf

我的發言大綱

/index.php/legco-speeches/motion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-znmT1A5Bw&feature=channel_video_title (影片)

「香港競爭力何去何從？創新及科技局如何落實？」研討會

    在此之前，我的議員辦事處聯同香港專業及資深行政人員協會和部分ICT專業團體，於6月25日舉辦了一場研討會，以「香港競爭力何去何從？創新及科技局如何落實？」為主題，希望匯集各界精英，集思廣益、凝聚共識，商討如何以創新及科技進一步推動香港發展。

主講嘉賓中國社會科學院城市與競爭力研究中心倪鵬飛主任不久前剛發表《2011年中國城市競爭力報告》，指出內地城市不但整體競爭力有所提升，而且上海、北京、深圳等城市正快速追趕香港。他在研討會中再次強調，香港不能單靠發展金融業，建議香港加強科技創新。隨後，出席者積極地參與互動討論，當日出席的研討嘉賓包括行政會議成員兼立法會議員劉江華、立法會劉慧卿議員和第十一屆港區人大代表羅范椒芬女士；令我感到特別高興的是，這些具有不同政治取向的嘉賓，都相當認同創新及科技對香港的重要性，並且表示願意放下歧見，一起促使特區政府改變舊有思維，多做實事，令到香港可以吸引和凝聚更多的人才和資金，令年青一代可以看到更美好的希望和前景，獲得更多發展機遇。

歡迎大家瀏覽各位研討嘉賓的主要發言內容：

20110625 香港競爭力何去何從?創新及科技局如何落實?研討會(劉江華議員)
20110625 香港競爭力何去何從?創新及科技局如何落實?研討會(劉慧卿議員)
20110625香港競爭力何去何從?創新及科技局如何落實?研討會(譚偉豪議員)
20110625 香港競爭力何去何從?創新及科技局如何落實?研討會(羅范椒芬女士)

 中文  

That in the face of the new challenges of the global economy, the development of an Internet-based economy is already an inevitable trend, and innovation and technology have also become a new development strategy of many countries, therefore, Hong Kong, while continuing to develop traditional industries, must formulate afresh a sustainable economic development strategy, so that through the development of new industries including innovation and technology, Hong Kong's competitiveness can be further upgraded. So, I moved a motion of “studying the establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau” in the LegCo and urged the Government to start the study as soon as possible. In the meantime, I hope the LegCo members and different political parties will actively take part in and promote Hong Kong in developing its innovation and technology, so as to let our economy and next generation have a better future. The motion was finally supported and passed in the LegCo. 

The motion of “Studying the Establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau” moved in the LegCo 

At the LegCo meeting on 6 July, I moved the motion of “Studying the Establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau”, there are four main suggestions I raised: 

(1) proactively study the establishment of an innovation and technology bureau specially tasked to co-ordinate and formulate Hong Kong's overall strategy of developing innovation and technology, so as to manifest the Government's determination and commitment in promoting the development of innovation and technology, and upgrade Hong Kong's international status in this respect;

(2) provide preferential policies including land and taxation concessions, etc., to attract more enterprises on the Mainland and overseas, especially large technological enterprises to come to Hong Kong for development or even set up headquarters in Hong Kong, so as to bring fresh impetus to Hong Kong's Internet economy and create more employment opportunities;

(3) provide local universities and technological research institutes with sufficient resources, and to tie in the relevant policies, so as to train more talents for developing innovation and technology, and promote the productization of university technological research projects; with the large enterprises from the Mainland and overseas coming to develop in Hong Kong, increase the opportunities for their exchanges with local talents, so as to upgrade the skills, quality and visions of local talents; and

(4) strive for social and public recognition of developing innovation and technology in Hong Kong, so as to create an atmosphere and cultural environment of universal support for promoting innovation and technology and fostering the development of the Internet economy. 

Given the great changes in the regional economy, China’s economy no longer solely relies on Hong Kong. As Hong Kong hasn’t found its own new position and role, so I moved the motion of “Studying the Establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau” in the LegCo. In my speech, I mentioned that the need of China’s future economy development is exactly the opportunity for Hong Kong. It is expected that China’s economy will be shifted gradually from developing industrial and export center in the past to developing innovation and technology. Though there are some obstacles expected during the development of innovation and technology in China, I believe Hong Kong will be able to compensate this deficiency and even become an international and independent platform of China’s innovation and technology development. 

Therefore, I expect the Government is able to study the establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau as soon as possible and implement its establishment in the next Government to show government’s commitment on promoting network economy and innovation and technology. At the same time, I hope different political parties will put more concern on studying the policies of innovation and technology, promote the development of innovation and technology together and further enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong.        

Motion of  “Studying the Establishment of an Innovation and Technology Bureau” : 

• Wording  of the Motion (English) 

Motion Speech 

• Wording (Chinese) 
• Video (Cantonese)    

Forum on “How can we enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness? How to implement the setting up of the Innovation and Technology Bureau?” 

My LegCo office together with the Hong Kong Professionals and Senior Executives Association and some ICT professional bodies, organized a forum on “How can we enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness? How to implement the setting up of the Innovation and Technology Bureau?” on 25 June, bringing elites from different sectors together.  We hope to draw on collective wisdom and reach a consensus as how to promote development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong. 

Our guest speaker, Dr. NI Peng-fei from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences pointed out that Hong Kong should not rely solely on its financial industry. Hong Kong should enhance its technology innovation.   With his setting this stage, the forum actively participated in the ensuing discussion section. Other guests include the Hon. LAU Kong-wah, also an Executive Council Member, the Hon. Emily LAU and Mrs. Fanny LAW, NPC Deputy. To my surprise, despite different political orientations among some of them, all agreed the importance of innovation and technology in the future economic development of Hong Kong.  They are willing to put aside differences, and urge the Government to change the old thinking and be more practical and proactive so as to attract more talents and funds to help nourish the innovation and technology development in Hong Kong.  Only with this will our younger generation see hope, prospects and more opportunities.

Welcome to visit the links below for the guests’ speeches: 

20110625 Forum of “How to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness? How to implement the setting up of the Innovation and Technology Bureau?”  

Video  (Cantonese)  

• The Hon. LAU Kong-wah  

• The Hon. Emily LAU  

• The Hon. Samson Tam  

• Mrs. Fanny LAW

(June 2011)

中文

I. Focus Updates

1.    與其他黨派議員一起探討，以創新及科技提升香港競爭力
How to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness by innovation and technology – Discussion with Members of other parties in LegCo

How can we enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness? How to implement the setting up of the Innovation and Technology Bureau? I believe these are concerns not only from friends in the ICT industry, but also other people in the community as well.  To this end, my LegCo office together with the Hong Kong Professionals and Senior Executives Association and some ICT professional bodies, organized a forum this month, bringing elites from different sectors together.  We hope to draw on collective wisdom and reach a consensus as how to promote development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong.

Our guest speaker, Dr. NI Peng-fei from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences pointed out that Hong Kong should not rely solely on its financial industry. Hong Kong should enhance its technology innovation.   With his setting this stage, the forum actively participated in the ensuing discussion section. Other guests include the Hon. LAU Kong-wah, also an Executive Council Member, the Hon. Emily LAU and Mrs. Fanny LAW, NPC Deputy. To my surprise, despite different political orientations among some of them, all agreed the importance of innovation and technology in the future economic development of Hong Kong.  They are willing to put aside differences, and urge the Government to change the old thinking and be more practical and proactive so as to attract more talents and funds to help nourish the innovation and technology development in Hong Kong.  Only with this will our younger generation see hope, prospects and more opportunities.

2.    立法會通過成立通訊事務管理局
The LegCo approved establishment of the Communications Authority

The LegCo passed its third reading on the “Communications Authority Bill” on 30 June, and approved the establishment of the Communications Authority as a single regulatory body for the Telecommunications and Broadcasting sectors. I have been actively participated in the deliberation of the Bill.  I stated in the second reading debate that it is disappointing to see the delay of implementation on the merging of the OFTA and the Broadcasting Authority, though it has been discussed for years. I hope the Government, in merging the two organizations, will appoint people from different sectors, in particular young talents to join the Communications Authority, and also hope it can retain sufficient professional positions and avoid “de-specialization” in the process, so as to ensure a smooth operation of the Authority.

3.    我在資訊科技及廣播事務委員會上的提問
My questions raised in the ITB panel

The items of e-government updates and information security were discussed at the LegCo ITB panel meeting in June. The new computerized Land Information System was in full operation in December 2010. In view of the current illegal structures in premises and buildings, I asked the Government if they will set up a territory-wide e-database for buildings. Through online interactive platform, not only the public can access the data of building structures and construction, but also the authority will be able to tackle more effectively the problem of illegal structures in premises and buildings. Besides, I am concerned about the new strategy document published by the U.S Department of Defense that, for the very first time, the U.S will treat attack on their Internet networks as war behaviors and will formulate anti-war strategies in response. So, I asked the Government if they have assessed the impact of this document to Hong Kong, and which Bureau will be responsible for the follow-up.

4.    香港法例電子資料庫預計最快2015年投入服務
A brand-new electronic database of the Laws of Hong Kong is expected to be implemented in 2015

After nine-month deliberation, the LegCo passed the third reading on the “Legislation Publication Bill” on 22 June. The notice of tender invitation of the new electronic database of the Laws of Hong Kong was announced on 30 June. It is expected the brand-new database will be implemented in 2015/16 at the earliest.  By then, people will be able to download or print copies of legislations free of charge, or buy printed copies at the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department. I expect the establishment of the e-database of the Laws of Hong Kong will help improve services of legal profession in Hong Kong and provide a convenient platform of public access to the legislation.

5.    科技創業培育公司圓桌會議
Round Table meeting for technology incubation companies

Not long ago, I invited Mr. Andrew LAI, Deputy Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, for lunch with several technology companies which have joined the technology incubation programme. We discussed on how to optimize the funding scheme by the Innovation and Technology Commission, thereby helping the start-up SMEs to effectively use the funds for company operation and development.  The luncheon discussed that local IT industry is facing many competitions and challenges such as high rental costs, competition from the Mainland, difficulty in hiring local IT talents and etc. Besides, procurement is also one of the difficulties that SMEs is facing.  I hope the Commission will, after listening to these views and concerns from the industry, review current funding scheme to help more technology incubates, and promote development of the technology industry as a whole.

II. Articles Sharing (Chinese Only)

1. 偷拍風波
   《星島日報》
   2011年6月30日

2. 互聯網選舉威力
   《星島日報》
   2011年6月23日

3. 網上新工種
   《星島日報》
   2011年6月16日

4. 化解食物安全危機
   《星島日報》
   2011年6月9日

(June 2011)

English

I. Focus Updates

1.    與其他黨派議員一起探討，以創新及科技提升香港競爭力

究竟，香港競爭力何去何從？創新及科技局如何落實？我相信，這些問題，不但ICT業界朋友關心，其他社會人士也相當關注；為此，我的議員辦事處聯同香港專業及資深行政人員協會和部分ICT專業團體，本月舉辦了一場研討會，希望匯集各界精英，集思廣益、凝聚共識，商討如何以創新及科技進一步推動香港發展。

主講嘉賓中國社會科學院城市與競爭力研究中心倪鵬飛主任認為，香港不能單靠發展金融業，建議香港加強科技創新。隨後，出席者積極地參與互動討論，當日出席嘉賓還包括行政會議成員兼立法會議員劉江華、立法會劉慧卿議員和第十一屆港區人大代表羅范椒芬女士；令我感到特別高興的是，這些具有不同政治取向的嘉賓，都相當認同創新及科技對香港的重要性，並且表示願意放下歧見，一起促使特區政府改變舊有思維，多做實事，令到香港可以吸引和凝聚更多的人才和資金，令年青一代可以看到更美好的希望和前景，獲得更多發展機遇。

2.    立法會通過成立通訊事務管理局

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我最近邀約創新科技署副署長黎志華先生與幾位科技創業培育計劃公司午膳，討論如何優化創新科技署的資助計劃，令更多初成立的科技中小企能有效運用基金幫助公司營運發展。在討論中提到，本地科技產業要面對多方面的競爭與挑戰：高昂的租金成本、內地的競爭、難聘請本土科技人才等等。另外，採購亦是各中小企面對的重要難題之一。我期望，署方能聽取意見，檢討現有資助計劃，幫助科技創業者，推動科技產業。

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