A delegation led by Mr Yang Jun, Deputy Director-General of the Guangdong Science and Technology Department, visited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 6 November to explore opportunities for deepening scientific research collaboration and advancing the development of joint laboratories between Guangdong and Hong Kong.
Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU, welcomed the delegation and provided an overview of the University's research achievements in driving industrial development, as well as its strategic vision for future innovation. Mr Yang elaborated on both national and industrial needs, highlighting the strong alignment in collaborative priorities between the two sides.
During the meeting, both parties discussed potential research partnerships in fields such as artificial intelligence and sustainable development. They also explored strategies to accelerate the establishment of joint laboratories and to enhance resource allocation, aiming to facilitate the transformation of research outcomes by leveraging Hong Kong's distinctive advantages.
Following the discussions, the delegation visited the Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for Marine Infrastructure, gaining first-hand insight into PolyU's leading technologies and practical achievements in developing next-generation marine infrastructure. The delegation highly commended the research team's work.
The laboratory, supported by Guangdong Science and Technology Department and led by PolyU in collaboration with the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority, Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute and CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Institute Co., Ltd., exemplifies the deep integration and strong cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong across government, industry, academia, and research sectors.
