Hong Kong Delegation Attends APEC Health Working Group Meeting in Dalian
RTHK · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Director of Health Dr. Lam Man-kin led a Department of Health delegation to Dalian for the two-day APEC Health Working Group meeting . The meeting addressed global health challenges including healthy aging, smart technology in healthcare, and infectious disease monitoring . Hong Kong representatives will share updates on Chinese medicine development and the upcoming establishment of the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products and Devices Supervision and Administration .
Key Points
- Director of Health Dr. Lam Man-kin led the delegation to attend the APEC Health Working Group meeting in Dalian
- The two-day meeting focused on topics including healthy aging, maternal health, smart healthcare technology, and infectious disease monitoring
- APEC members adopted the APEC Action Plan on Healthy Aging 2026-2030 during the meeting
- Hong Kong representatives introduced local developments in Chinese medicine and plans for an international medical innovation hub
- A new regulatory body, the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products and Devices Supervision and Administration, will be established this year
Why It Matters
The meeting sets the stage for the November APEC Leaders' Meeting under China's presidency year, with Hong Kong positioned to contribute to the "Healthy Asia-Pacific" goal . As China's "15th Five-Year Plan" begins, Hong Kong is leveraging its unique "super-connector" role to integrate into national development while strengthening regional public health cooperation .
The meeting sets the stage for the November APEC Leaders' Meeting under China's presidency year, with Hong Kong positioned to contribute to the "Healthy Asia-Pacific" goal . As China's "15th Five-Year Plan" begins, Hong Kong is leveraging its unique "super-connector" role to integrate into national development while strengthening regional public health cooperation .