The Report Presentation on “Research on Building an International Science and Technology Innovation Platform in Macao, Guided by Boao Forum for Asia’s Initiative on ‘Constructing a New Framework for Global Science and Technology Governance’” was held at the University of Macau (UM) today (27 February). Commissioned by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Macao Committee for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development, the UM research team conducted the research with funding from the Macao Foundation. The report is highly regarded by the Boao Forum for Asia Research Institute.
In his speech, Leong Vai Tac, member of the Council of Advisors of BFA and chairman of BFA Macao Committee for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development, said that the report demonstrates the importance of building an international technology and innovation platform in Macao, and puts forward policy proposals for Macao to carry out cooperation in technology and innovation.
Yonghua Song, rector of UM, said that Macao should give full play to the advantages of the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ policy and its international connectivity, and actively participate in the development of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, under the Belt and Road Initiative and BFA’s initiative on ‘Constructing a New Framework for Global Science and Technology Governance’, Macao should promote cooperation with the founding countries of BFA to build an international platform for technology and innovation.
Zhao Xinli, president of Silk Road Innovation (SIRINNOVATION) and academician of the International Eurasian Academy of Sciences, said that the report has a clear focus and detailed content, and proposes targeted and feasible strategies for building an international technology and innovation platform in Macao.
During the event, several UM representatives gave presentations on the background and findings of the research, the development of the Traditional Medicine Innovation Alliance, as well as the parallel session on ‘Marine Science and Technology: towards “Blue” Sustainable Development’ at the Third Conference of the International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum of BFA.
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