Witnessed by the presence of Ms Lilian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR Government (centre, back row), and Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU (2nd from left, back row), Mr Ling Hao, Chairman of CMHK (2nd from right, back row), Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU (left, back row), Mr Lin Erwei, CEO and Director of China Mobile International Limited (right, back row), the MoU was signed by Prof. Li Qing, Chair Professor of Data Science and Head of the Department of Computing of PolyU (left, seated) and Mr Shen Weizhong, President of CMHK Innovation Research Institute (right, seated).Zoom In

As the global landscape evolves, AI, 6G and Web 3.0 technologies are set to transform industries and drive unprecedented innovation. Against this background, PolyU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and project agreement with the China Mobile (Hong Kong) (CMHK) Innovation and Research Institute. The signing ceremony was attended by Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry the HKSAR Government, alongside senior leaders from both institutions.

 

The partnership combines PolyU’s interdisciplinary research capabilities with CMHK’s key research and development resources and experimental facilities. Through doctoral student internships and training programmes, the collaboration aims to nurture high-level technology talent to meet future development needs in the Greater Bay Area.

 

Ms Lilian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, welcomed the partnership, noting that it would advance the development of AI, 6G, and Web 3.0 while fostering industry-academia collaboration in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

 

“This collaboration with the CMHK Innovation and Research Institute demonstrates the synergy between academia and industry, focusing on strategic technologies to nurture innovative talent for societal development”, said Professor Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President.

 

Mr Shen Weizhong, Director of the CMHK Innovation and Research Institute, emphasised his organisation’s commitment to frontier technologies and looked forward to building a world-leading research platform with PolyU to empower both Hong Kong and the global innovation ecosystem.

 

Creating global AI opportunities

In the field of AI, both parties will enhance capabilities in large model generation, strengthen task planning, and problem-solving abilities, while promoting AI applications across various sectors. This approach aims to create competitive advantages for Hong Kong in the global AI landscape.

 

For Web 3.0 development, the collaboration will align with the HKSAR Government’s policies to create a decentralised infrastructure using blockchain technology. This will support large-scale model research and development needs, foster innovation in the financial sector, and enhance international competitiveness.

 

Additionally, the partnership will explore satellite-integrated precise positioning and low-altitude economy research. Leveraging 5G network resources, this initiative aims to enhance high-precision positioning capabilities and promote smart city development and related industry innovations.

 

This strategic partnership not only strengthens Hong Kong’ s innovation and technology development but also promotes technological integration between Hong Kong and the Mainland, opening new chapters for the Greater Bay Area in the global technology industry chain.

 

A catalyst for innovation and growth

PolyU has consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 universities for the last six years, excelling in technological innovation. The University’s data science and AI programmes ranked 32nd in the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2024, with computer science also placing in the Global Top 100. This collaboration with the CMHK Innovation and Research Institute further reinforces PolyU’s commitment to advancing technological innovation and nurturing top-tier talent for Hong Kong and beyond.