Hong Kong’s John Lee wants to fast-track I&T sector growth. So what’s the plan?

Hong Kong’s leader has vowed to expedite the growth of innovation and technology (I&T) across the product development cycle by streamlining the path from lab to market, including using a “dual-engine” strategy that partners with the finance industry. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the pledge at a ceremony on Thursday that marked the 10th anniversary of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences. In his speech, he underscored the government’s commitment to transforming the city into an...