The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Promotion of New Industrialization visited the Microelectronics Centre (MEC) at Yuen Long InnoPark today (May 10) to better understand the latest development of microelectronics innovations in Hong Kong.
Accompanied by the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lilian Cheong, Members first received a briefing from representatives of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) on the latest development of MEC. They noted that Yuen Long InnoPark is one of the key facilities to promote new industrialization in Hong Kong, encompassing industries such as pharmaceutical and biomedicine. MEC at Yuen Long InnoPark is expected to commence operation within this year. Collaborating with Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute to be established by the Government, MEC will provide enterprises with infrastructure to focus on research and pilot production of semiconductor products.
Members then visited the Full Fabrication Units in MEC and viewed the Central Utility Block to learn about the shared ancillary facilities provided for the semiconductor enterprises, with a view to bringing their innovative microelectronics products to market while minimising the costs and environmental impact. During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of the Administration and HKSTPC on the development of Hong Kong's microelectronics industry and the commercialization of research and development outcomes.
Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Mr Jimmy Ng; the Deputy Chairman, Mr Holden Chow; and Subcommittee members Dr Lo Wai-kwok, Mr Chan Chun-ying, Mr Lau Kwok-fan, Mr Lam Chun-sing and Professor William Wong.
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