The two-day Boao Forum for Asia International Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation 2025 Hong Kong Conference has recently concluded. During the conference, participants from over 20 countries and regions around the world focused on the theme of "Technology Leads the Future, Innovation Drives Transformation", delved into cutting-edge issues in global technology governance, engaged in in-depth dialogue and discussions, exchanged practical insights, and committed to promoting international science and technology cooperation to new heights, contributing wisdom and strength to the development of Asia and even the world. A plenary session to gather consensus. At the recent plenary session, He Houhua, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia International Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation, delivered a speech stating that China has always placed scientific and technological innovation at the core of national development, committed to improving the scientific and technological innovation system, accelerating the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance, emphasizing the use of new quality productivity to promote industrial chain upgrading, and cultivating new driving forces for economic growth. He said that in this process, the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, as an important carrier of national strategy, is led by the "Shenzhen Hong Kong Guangzhou" technology cluster to create an innovation highland with international influence. The innovation density and synergy of the Greater Bay Area have become international benchmarks, models of open cooperation and coordinated innovation. The development practice of the Greater Bay Area deeply interprets that "open cooperation is the only way for technological innovation", and we hope that the Greater Bay Area can contribute wisdom to the governance of science and technology in Asia and even globally. Attendees believe that technological innovation is an important engine leading the global economic transformation and a key variable reshaping the world development pattern. China and other Asian and global southern countries are playing an increasingly important leading role in global technological innovation. Meanwhile, technological innovation is not a smooth path, facing deep-seated challenges such as high technological barriers, widening digital divide, and lagging global governance system. In this context, this Hong Kong conference is of great significance. It not only focuses on the current development status, problems, trends, and risks of global technological innovation, but also strives to propose practical and feasible suggestions and solutions. This conference anchored the current hot and key topics in the field of international scientific and technological innovation, and set up 10 sub forums. More than 800 government officials, representatives of international organizations, entrepreneurs, experts and scholars conducted in-depth discussions on various topics such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, life sciences, future travel, and global technology governance. Liu Guangyuan, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong, stated in his speech at the plenary session that the Boao Forum for Asia International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum is an influential and important platform that plays an increasingly important role in international scientific and technological cooperation. At the sub forum, Zhang Manli, Deputy Director of the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, shared Hong Kong's unique role and strategy in the innovation cluster of the Greater Bay Area. She stated that Hong Kong will continue to serve as the international R&D pilot hub, talent portal, and capital connector for the Greater Bay Area. By strengthening the synergy between government, industry, academia, research, and investment, Hong Kong will promote the Greater Bay Area to become a global model for innovation driven development. The conference also held a Hong Kong session with the theme of "leveraging the advantages of internal and external communication to expand global innovation and technology cooperation". Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam stated that Hong Kong will continue to advocate for free trade, economic openness, and cross-border investment, ensuring that technology serves as a bridge for cooperation rather than a barrier, promoting economic prosperity and social welfare. Zhang Jun, Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia, said that Hong Kong was chosen as the venue for the conference because the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area is one of the regions with a relatively concentrated global cluster of technological innovation. Its technological innovation advantages not only provide strong support for the high-quality development of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, but also play an important role in promoting and radiating the development of the Asia Pacific region. Hong Kong is in a crucial position and has the unique advantage of being backed by the motherland and connected to the world. (New Society)