Secretary for Innovation and Technology

Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region

Secretary for Innovation and Technology
創新及科技局局長

Incumbent
Nicholas Yang

since 20 November 2015
Innovation and Technology Bureau
Style The Honourable
Appointer Central People's Government
nomination by Chief Executive
Inaugural holder Nicholas Yang
Formation 20 November 2015
Website ITB

The Secretary for Innovation and Technology (Chinese: 創新及科技局局長) of the Hong Kong Government is responsible for formulating holistic policies relating to innovation and technology; strengthening the co-ordination among the Government, industry, academia and research sectors; and expediting the development of innovation, technology and related industries in Hong Kong.[1] The position was created in 2015 by the Leung Chun-ying government after years-long opposition of the pan-democracy camp.

References

  1. "Innovation and Technology Bureau established". Hong Kong Government. 20 November 2015.
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