The 5th Asia Global Health Summit opened in Hong Kong on May 27, bringing together over 2,800 experts and industry leaders from around 40 countries and regions in a hybrid format to explore new opportunities in medical technology. The summit, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, carries the theme “Strengthening Global Cooperation, Creating the Future Together,” focusing on challenges such as chronic disease management and population aging.
John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, stated in his opening remarks that Hong Kong will leverage its advantages under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework to actively develop into an international hub for health and medical innovation. He emphasized that Hong Kong enjoys strong national support and will invest significant resources to advance scientific research and medical technology. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trials Research Centre has commenced operations at Hong Kong Science Park and is collaborating with two local medical schools to conduct clinical trials.
Hong Kong is also committed to establishing internationally recognized regulatory systems for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, including a “1+” new drug approval mechanism designed to improve efficiency and attract global innovation.
Cao Xuetao, Vice Minister of China’s National Health Commission, highlighted Hong Kong’s unique strengths in promoting medical innovation, citing its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, cutting-edge research capabilities, and international business environment. He added that the development of the Greater Bay Area will provide strong momentum for the healthcare industry in Hong Kong and across Asia.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, delivered a video address urging enhanced multilateral cooperation to tackle global health challenges. He called on countries to work together to build a “global health community” for a healthier, safer, and fairer world.
The two-day summit is a key event of the fourth International Medical and Health Week. Concurrently, the 16th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair attracted about 300 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, seven local universities, and over 50 Hong Kong-based innovation and medical enterprises, showcasing Hong Kong’s advanced technologies and its vitality in healthcare innovation.
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