Night Recap: Leslie Cheung Exhibition Opens, Bay Area Innovation Cluster Tops Global Index
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Summary
Hong Kong on Wednesday marks what would have been Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing's 70th birthday with a major memorial exhibition at the Heritage Museum featuring over 300 rare items. The city also celebrates as the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster claims the top spot in the Global Innovation Index 2026, while astronaut Lai Ka-ying prepares to beam down virtually to her former secondary school for a historic orbital classroom session. Meanwhile, Uber expands cross-border services ahead of National Day Golden Week, and an MTR joint venture secures Sydney's Parramatta metro station contract.
Key Points
- Heritage Museum opens memorial exhibition for Leslie Cheung featuring over 300 rare items, some on public display for the first time
- Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster ranked first globally in WIPO's 2026 top 100 science and technology cluster rankings
- Astronaut Lai Ka-ying will lead orbital Tiangong Classroom from Shenzhou-23 on Wednesday, over 100 days into her spaceflight
- Non-exchange-traded investment products sales surged 63% to HK$9.9 trillion in 2025, driven by strong demand for fixed-income and commodity products
- MTR Corporation joint venture with Gamuda Berhad subsidiaries wins Sydney's Parramatta metro station contract
Why It Matters
The top ranking of the Greater Bay Area innovation cluster underscores Hong Kong's growing role as a technology hub and its strategic integration with neighbouring cities. The memorial exhibition for Leslie Cheung reflects the enduring cultural significance of Hong Kong's homegrown entertainment legends, while the Tiangong Classroom initiative highlights the city's contributions to national space exploration .
The top ranking of the Greater Bay Area innovation cluster underscores Hong Kong's growing role as a technology hub and its strategic integration with neighbouring cities. The memorial exhibition for Leslie Cheung reflects the enduring cultural significance of Hong Kong's homegrown entertainment legends, while the Tiangong Classroom initiative highlights the city's contributions to national space exploration .