Sun Dong says Future Science Prize anchors Hong Kong
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Summary
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Sun Dong, said the Future Science Prize has established itself as a premier scientific event in the city after being hosted in Hong Kong for four consecutive years. Speaking at a live-broadcast press conference on Thursday, August 13, he said the award uses Hong Kong’s role as an international gateway to present the scientific strength and influence of the Greater China region to the world
Key Points
- Sun Dong made the remarks at the ceremony announcing this year’s laureates during a live-broadcast press conference on Thursday, August 13
- He said the prize has been hosted in Hong Kong for four consecutive years and has now become a premier scientific event in the city
- According to Sun, prize week will include a science summit, youth science lectures and exhibitions across Hong Kong
- Organizers expect the events to attract nearly 100 world-class scientists, Nobel laureates and Fields Medal winners to Hong Kong
- Three mainland scholars won this year: Zhang Hong in life science, Zhao Dongyuan in physical science, and Yuan Xinyi in mathematics and computer science
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong, the event strengthens the city’s pitch as a regional hub for research exchange and high-level academic gatherings. The expected arrival of leading scientists and major prize winners also gives local students, researchers and institutions more visibility and contact with top global talent