The Global Talent Summit Week (GTS Week) is being held in Hong Kong. Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki today said Hong Kong will proactively align with the strategy for building a talent hub under the nation's 15th Five-Year Plan and build a more internationally competitive system for attracting talent.

Mr Chan, Vice Minister of Human Resources & Social Security Yu Jiadong and Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun attended the Forging a National High-calibre Talent Hub Symposium hosted by Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) this afternoon.

In his speech, Mr Chan said talent is the core for developing new quality productive forces, adding that Hong Kong plays an important role in connecting global minds and driving innovative development as the nation's international gateway and a "super connector".

He highlighted that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will proactively align with the strategy for building a talent hub under the 15th Five-Year Plan, and fully leverage Hong Kong's unique advantages of being backed by the motherland and connected to the world under the "one country, two systems" principle to build a more internationally competitive system for attracting and nurturing talent, drawing top-notch talent from around the world.

In doing so, Hong Kong will contribute to the nation's endeavours in building a great country, while pioneering a new phase of high-quality development for the city, he added.

About 100 representatives from government units responsible for the talent work on the Chinese Mainland and the Macao Special Administrative Region, as well as delegates from top universities on the Chinese Mainland joined the symposium.

Participants shared experiences in attracting, retaining, nurturing and recruiting talent, and discussed talent attraction and development strategies under the 15th Five-Year Plan.

The flagship events of the GTS Week, namely the International Talent Forum and the CareerConnect Expo, concluded today. Nine satellite events being held concurrently will continue until March 29. 

Speaking at the International Talent Forum, Mr Sun said rapid advances in technology are accelerating changes in the global landscape.

He noted that in such intense competition, science and technology are key, while talent remains the foundation.

The labour chief added that the Government believes stakeholders can gain deeper insights into future development trends through the activities of the GTS Week.

Mr Sun also pointed out that a clear message is being sent to global talent: with the strong support of the nation and its own unique advantages, Hong Kong is the best place for career development. By bringing together talent, Hong Kong will contribute to the country's long‑term growth.

In addition, Mr Sun witnessed HKTE signed a co-operation agreement with Junior Chamber International Hong Kong, China.

Through the organisation's network of over 150,000 young leaders and members across 114 countries and regions worldwide, the agreement aims to invite global talent to explore development opportunities in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.