Hong Kong’s DAB to set up talent office, asks government to invite Nobel winners to city
City’s biggest political party proposes 12 measures, including better support for children, to develop city into talent hub as directed by Beijing
Hong Kong’s biggest political party has asked the government to invite Nobel laureates under proposed measures to develop the city into a top talent hub, as directed by central authorities.
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) also said on Monday that it would set up a designated office next month staffed by about 10 people, which would focus on helping new talent arrivals in different areas, including their integration into local society.
The party said in a press conference that its twelve proposed measures were prompted by Beijing’s push for Hong Kong to be an “international hub for high-end talent”.
“Since Hong Kong aims to become a hub for international high-end talent, it is essential to consider its own industrial structure and development needs [when attracting talent],” said Starry Lee Wai-king, a former DAB chairwoman.