The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Transport concluded its duty visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou today (September 13) and will arrive in Hong Kong in late afternoon.
This morning, the delegation visited the City Brain Operation Command Center (Command Center) in Hangzhou to gain insights into how the City Brain system utilizes artificial intelligence analytic technology to improve traffic management, as well as enhancing road safety and efficiency through real-time road monitoring. Members received a briefing by representatives of the Command Center and learned that the applications of the City Brain system in Hangzhou have now been extended to various key areas, including urban governance, culture and tourism, as well as health and hygiene to advance smart city management.
The delegation then toured the headquarters of Geely Auto Group to observe the latest developments in different types of new energy vehicles, intelligent driving technology, the research and development and the battery swapping technology of electric vehicles.
The delegation then met with representatives of the Hangzhou Transportation Bureau to share views on issues including the development of smart mobility and electric and new energy vehicles.
In summing up the four-day visit, the delegation leader Dr Chan Hang-pan described the visit as fruitful and meaningful. "The information obtained through onsite observations of the developments of smart mobility infrastructure, new energy vehicles and autonomous driving enabled Members to better understand the opportunities and challenges in transport planning and the implementation of smart mobility in Shanghai and Hangzhou. The use of intelligent sensing technologies to collect real-time data enhances the resilience of the traffic system against extreme weather in the two cities, which can also serve as a valuable reference for Hong Kong and assist Members in liaising with the government to expedite policies regarding the new energy transport industry and improving transport network planning."
The delegation, consisting of 10 Members, visited Shanghai and Hangzhou from September 10 to 13. It was led by the Chairman of the Panel, Dr Chan Hang-pan. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, also led the government delegation and joined the duty visit.
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