'Monumental' call: Hong Kong can be China's international I&T hub, Xi Jinping says on visit to city's Science Park | The Star

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told scientists and researchers that he envisages Hong Kong as the country's international innovation and technology hub while visiting the city's Science Park, a call described by its head as "monumental". Lawmaker Duncan Chiu said Xi's visit to the Science Park in Tai Po had highlighted the country's strong support for Hong Kong to develop itself into an I&T hub. "This is a shot in the arm for Hong Kong's I&T development. President Xi's visit to the park has shown his confidence and support for Hong Kong to be an I&T hub," said Chiu, who…