The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Education continued its duty visit in Shanghai and Suzhou today (August 14).
The delegation visited the Zhangjiang AI (Artificial Intelligence) Robot Valley in the morning to learn about the application and operation of high-end medical robots, featured industrial robots and intelligent service robots. Members noted that Zhangjiang AI Robot Valley has attracted more than 80 robotics enterprises, fostering the high-quality development of the robotics industry in Shanghai.
The delegation then visited the Institute of Science and Technology for Brain-inspired Intelligence of Fudan University and had in-depth exchanges with the research team on the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, different research-academic-industry projects and result transformation. Members also had lunch with representatives from Hong Kong communities and students in Shanghai to learn about their studies, work and living there.
In the afternoon, the delegation arrived at Suzhou and visited Nanjing University Suzhou Campus. Members noted that the Suzhou Campus is the latest campus of Nanjing University, focusing on emerging industries in the areas of Internet and high technology, and is committed to promoting the development of research-academic-industry collaboration.
The delegation then exchanged views with the leaders of Nanjing University on issues relating to research-academic-industry education and digital transformation of education, and had dinner together. The delegation looks forward to strengthening co-operation with Nanjing University in talent cultivation in the future.
The delegation will continue its duty visit in Suzhou tomorrow (August 15).
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