Innovation and technology were powerful drivers for the long-term growth of economy, said a Hong Kong official Thursday.
Henry Tang, secretary for commerce, industry and technology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), said the SAR government is a facilitator and supporter in driving innovation and technology.
"Our vision is to develop Hong Kong into a center of innovation and technology, thereby increasing the added value, productivity and competitiveness of Hong Kong's manufacturing and service industries," he said.
Welcoming US-based Sybase's decision to move into Cyber port Phase III in 2004, Tang noted that Sybase had always been a staunch supporter for the government's Digital 21 Strategy.
"I am pleased that Sybase has been a close IT partner with the government and will work together with us in creating a success story for Cyber port. The commitment of this important software company will help draw other companies to come to Cyber port," Tangsaid.
Sybase signed a letter of intent in 1999 to become an anchor tenant at Cyber port, one of the infrastructures that Hong Kong is investing to promote innovation and technology.
(Xinhua News Agency July 12, 2002)
