“世界遺產在北京”國際交流對話活動在京開幕 海外內專家學者探討遺產保護理念與實踐 (Chinese Version Only)

9月26日，爲提升北京世界文化遺産國際影響力，以世界遺産爲媒促進中外文化交流，北京市民間組織國際交流促進會（以下簡稱京促會）、北京市文物局及黃廷方慈善基金共同邀請海內外專家學者、國際青年彙聚北京參加“世界遺産在北京”國際交流對話，活動在北京飯店金色大廳開幕。

來自英國、美國、法國、泰國等國家和地區的專家、學者彙聚，與國內專家共同探討遺産保護的前沿理念與實踐經驗，深化國際合作，促進文明互鑒。北京市政協副主席，京促會會長崔述强，黃廷方慈善基金董事、信和集團主席黃永光和聯合國駐華協調員常啓德致辭。

崔述强指出，在北京中軸綫申遺成功一周年和中國加入《世界遺産公約》40周年之際，舉辦國際對話活動具有重要意義。這不僅是展示北京文化遺産保護成果的窗口，更是中華文明與世界對話、分享遺産保護“中國經驗”的契機。崔述强表示，京促會將持續加强各方聯繫，共同策劃、定期開展關于文物保護、文化遺産領域的國際交流活動，開拓民間外交新領域、打造民間外交新品牌。

黃永光表示，多年來基金會能參與北京市多個文物保育項目，備感榮幸，讓我親身感受到北京這座歷史名城的文化和活力，也鼓勵我們思考如何讓北京豐富的歷史文化遺産在“講好中國故事、傳播中國聲音”中發揮更大作用。正是因爲這樣的使命，我們倡議發起“Global Heritage Forum”，彙聚全球智慧，提升中國和北京世界文化遺産的國際影響力，希望此次對話活動成爲集學術交流、文化傳播、旅游體驗于一體的盛會。

常啓德表示，去年北京中軸綫列入《世界遺産名錄》，中國世界遺産數居世界第二。遺産保護不只是保護過去，更是關乎未來。聯合國重視年輕人對遺産保護的參與，幷願與中國携手，助力文化遺産可持續發展，也歡迎廣大中外青年爲此貢獻力量。

北京中軸綫在2024年成功列入聯合國教科文組織《世界遺産名錄》。目前，北京擁有8處世界文化遺産，成爲全球擁有世界文化遺産最多的城市。一直以來，北京以世界文化遺産的保護標準不斷提升遺産保護水平，提高遺産管理闡釋水平；以世界文化遺産保護成果凝聚社會力量，展現獨具特色的中國故事、北京故事；以世界文化遺産的價值認知，更好傳承發展中華文明。

活動邀請多名專家學者展開主旨演講。清華大學建築學院教授、清華大學國家遺産中心主任呂舟指出，北京處在北方游牧民族與南方農耕民族生活區域交界綫，古代就是不同文化交流碰撞的地方。中華文明的文化特質和東西方文化交流的成果，都在這座城市當中以不同方式呈現。

Larry & Klara Silverstein房地産開發與投資講席教授、紐約大學沙克不動産研究副院長Marc NORMAN分享了紐約如何保護遺産遺迹，同時讓城市發展保持活力。他還通過介紹莫洛根港區項目表示要讓本地人居民回來居住幷從中獲益，强調要將人納入整個保護工作之中。

劍橋大學房地産法教授、劍橋房地産法研究中心主任、土地經濟系主任Martin DIXON認爲不懂得過去，就很難瞭解現在，也不可能預見未來。要平衡個人權利、國家權利，考慮經濟發展和未來規劃。

世界建築文物保護基金會總裁兼首席執行官Ms Bénédicte DE MONTLAUR介紹了基金會目的是與當地合作夥伴保護相應當地世界遺産，在全球設分部，最近設立中國辦公室，目前有超過400名工作人員。期待和中國、北京政府更多合作，保護中國歷史遺迹，達成國際合作。

活動還通過兩場專題對話﹐深入探討“世界文化遺産的國際傳播”、“如何教育英才傳承文化”等主題，就相關問題深入交談、碰撞思想、凝聚共識。出席活動的專家學者還包括中國文物學會會長、國家文物局原副局長顧玉才，劍橋大學土地經濟系副主任、經濟安全與韌性教授芬內爾，以及法國國家建築與遺産之城中國當代建築觀察站負責人蘭德等。

活動邀請紐約大學、芝加哥大學等美國10所高校和英國劍橋大學逾百名國際青年，與對外經貿大學40名中國青年一起，開啓爲期四天的北京世界遺産體驗之旅，促進不同國家青年在交流中碰撞思想、交融文化，幷讓外國青年以他們獨特的視角，真切感知中國優秀傳統文化的深厚底蘊與歷史長河的波瀾壯闊，親身體悟中國文化的獨特魅力。

逾百海內外大學生相聚北京天壇 開啓國際青年北京世界遺產體驗之旅 (Chinese Version Only)

在北京中軸綫申遺成功一周年和中國加入《世界遺産公約》40周年之際，北京市民間組織國際交流促進會（簡稱：京促會）、北京市文物局和黃廷方慈善基金，共同邀請百余名海外大學生來到北京，與40名中國大學生一起，開啓“世界遺産在北京”國際交流對話暨國際青年北京世界遺産體驗之旅。

9月25日下午，北京市文物局局長、北京中軸綫申遺保護工作辦公室主任張立新、北京市政協港澳臺僑和外事委員會主任、京促會常務副會長趙宏生、共青團北京市委員會副書記王泰鵬以及北京市公園管理中心副主任張亞紅等，和中外青年一起，在北京標志性建築天壇啓動體驗之旅。黃廷方慈善基金董事黃永光通過視頻歡迎來自美國紐約大學、芝加哥大學、聖彼德大學及田納西大學等10所高校，以及英國劍橋大學、中國對外經貿大學的學生，開展爲期4天的參訪交流。這些學生將走進故宮、長城、頤和園等世界文化遺産地，探訪798、三裏屯、清華大學，游覽亮馬河，以世界遺産爲媒，體驗中國優秀傳統文化的深厚底蘊，感受北京的現代化發展成就和獨特韵味。

本次活動于2025年初已納入全年在綫的北京文化論壇會客廳活動。中外青年還將參加9月26日舉行的“世界遺産在北京”國際交流對話。對話會上，海內外專家學者將探討遺産保護的前沿理念與實踐經驗，推動國際合作，促進文明互鑒。青年一代參與其中，爲遺産保護注入青春活力，國際青年携手合作，將成爲守護人類文明瑰寶的先鋒力量。

Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Donates RMB 1 Million to Support Lymphoblastic Leukemia Research

Starting in 2025, the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation will donate RMB 1 million in phases to the VIVA China Children’s Cancer Foundation, supporting its mission to improve treatment outcomes for children diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia.

This donation will fund a clinical research group studying 16,000 children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) across 26 hospitals in Hong Kong and mainland China. ALL is the most prevalent form of childhood cancer, accounting for approximately 40% of all cases.

The funds will be allocated to key research activities, including data collection and analysis, central laboratory testing, and travel support for medical professionals. Through this contribution, the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation aims to help sustain the impactful work of the clinical study group, improve cure rates for ALL, and bring renewed hope to thousands of families.

Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Donates 1 Million SGD to Support Graduate Fellowships at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

The Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation donates 1 million SGD to support two Graduate Fellowships at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. This initiative aims to foster research in digital healthcare transformation and health equity in Singapore, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum.

The Ng Teng Fong Fellow in Digital Healthcare Transformation will be hosted within the Institute for Digital Medicine. The Fellow will act as project manager and content expert in Digital Healthcare Transformation and will work in partnership with a paired Fellow in Health Equity. The Fellow will be working on the topics of digital health, health data, and Al & frontier tech, and will support the Forum’s Centre for Health and Healthcare in driving forward the development of Singapore’s journey to becoming a global leader in Health Equity and Digital Healthcare and developing action-ready country roadmaps for uptake and scaling in different regions/countries in ASEAN.

The Ng Teng Fong Fellow in Health Equity will be hosted within the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance. The Fellow will contribute to the Forum’s broader global Health Equity strategy with Singapore-based insights and case studies; undertaking research on Singapore’s health system transformation, highlighting key changes, outcomes, and lessons learned.

Shau Kei Wan Community Living Room

The Sino Group and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation have been supporting the Pilot Programme on Community Living Room by providing venues and fitting out to the government at no rent and management fees. Following the Sham Shui Po Community Living Room and Hung Hom Community Living Room, the first community living room in Hong Kong Island, the “Shau Kei Wan Community Living Room,” officially opened in March 2025, with funding from the Community Care Fund allocated to the Po Leung Kuk for daily operations. The Community Living Room will continue the spirit and experience of previous initiatives, offering additional living space for sub-divided unit households and underprivileged families, and creating another joyful base to spread care and warmth to the neighborhood.

The Shau Kei Wan Community Living Room is located at Marina House and covers an area of approximately 2,700 square feet. The facilities include a living room, reading corner, playroom, self-service laundry, shower room and pantry, among others, and it is expected to serve 330 sub-divided unit households and accommodate 50,000 visits annually. Additionally, the Community Living Room will regularly host various talks for users, providing community information and appropriate service referrals.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok Ki, officiated at the Shau Kei Wan Community Living Room Opening Ceremony on 19 March 2025.

The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; the Chairman of Po Leung Kuk, Mrs Helena Pong; the Board Members and the Predecessors of Po Leung Kuk; the Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and the Director of Philanthropy of the Sino Group, Ms Nikki Ng; and the Executive Director of the Sino Group, Mr Victor Tin, also officiated at the ceremony.

Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Sino Group Support Hong Kong's Innovation and Technology Development
Donation of HK$200 million to Encourage Local AI Research and Applications

The Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation (NTFCF) and Sino Group are dedicated to nurturing talent and cultivating a vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem in Hong Kong. To further this aim and encourage innovative technological applications, as well as to attract and retain more talent, NTFCF and Sino Group have announced a donation of HK$200 million to support the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center (HKGAI) under InnoHK Research Clusters initiative (InnoHK). This funding will facilitate the further development of locally created artificial intelligence (AI) tools for industry and public use to enhance daily life. The broader application and development of AI technology will nurture ‘new quality productive forces’ in the long run, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a leading international hub for innovation and technology.

InnoHK, spearheaded by the Innovation and Technology Commission, is the flagship innovation and technology initiative of the Hong Kong SAR Government to promote global research collaboration and cultivate talents in Hong Kong. Established in 2023 and with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) as the lead institution, HKGAI is the only centre under InnoHK specialising in generative AI technology, and recently launched Hong Kong’s first AI large language model, HKGAI V1, which is also the first in the industry to be based on the DeepSeek full-parameter fine-tuning research model.

The donation ceremony was attended by notable guests, including Mr Paul Chan, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Ms Lillian Cheong, JP, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Mr Ivan Lee, JP, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology; Professor Guo Yike, Provost of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Director of the InnoHK Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center; Mr Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Deputy Chairman of Sino Group; Ms Nikki Ng, Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Director of Philanthropy of Sino Group; Mr David Ng, Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Group Associate Director of Sino Group, among others. They joined to express support and hope for the continued development of AI technology in Hong Kong.

Mr Paul Chan, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Sino Group for their support. He said that currently, AI is undergoing rapid development, which is redefining the core competitiveness of economies and reshaping the medium- to long-term landscape of the global economy. During the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress and the third session of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee last week, Premier Li Qiang mentioned the need to continue advancing the “AI+” initiative in the Government Work Report, emphasising support for the extensive application of large-scale AI models, as well as the integration of digital technologies with our country’s manufacturing and market strengths. By fostering closer collaboration among the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors, accelerating the development of AI as a core industry of Hong Kong, the city can be developed into an international exchange and co-operation hub for the AI industry.

Professor Harry Shum, BBS, Chairman of the Council of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, said, ‘We are immensely grateful to NTFCF and Sino Group for their generous donation to HKGAI. This support will undoubtedly accelerate the development of artificial intelligence in Hong Kong at a faster pace. As the home of HKGAI, we are proud of its achievements and firmly believe that, with the support of the Hong Kong SAR Government and society, HKGAI will continue to contribute positively to the advancement of AI.’

Professor Nancy Ip, SBS, BBS, MH, JP, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, added, ‘Artificial intelligence is a key focus for our university. We are proud of HKGAI’s milestones and sincerely thank NTFCF and Sino Group for their support. We hope HKGAI can meet the high expectations of the community and continue to achieve breakthroughs. HKUST is committed to providing comprehensive support to advance HKGAI in the field of AI.’

Professor Guo Yike, Provost of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Director of the InnoHK Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center, stated, ‘This generous donation will provide tremendous momentum to our research and development efforts. While expressing our profound gratitude, we are deeply aware of the expectations from Hong Kong society and the responsibilities that lie on our shoulders. Having recently launched our new model HKGAI V1, we are currently fully engaged in developing and optimising this model as well as a series of applications. In particular, we are developing the “HKChat”, a locally developed AI chatbot service to be used by Hong Kong citizens. This donation has provided crucial support for this endeavour. We will strive to ensure our work meets and exceeds the expectations.’

Mr Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Deputy Chairman of Sino Group, remarked, ‘The Central Government and the Hong Kong SAR Government are committed to promoting innovation and technology while proactively enhancing strategies for AI advancement. Through collaborative efforts across sectors, the acceleration of “new quality productive forces” that leverage Hong Kong’s competitive edge can be achieved. We are pleased to foster the holistic development of the I&T ecosystem, nurturing talent and promoting the exchange and application of technology, and supporting the government’s goal of attracting and encouraging more international talent to Hong Kong. It is an honour to contribute to this significant milestone for AI development in Hong Kong, facilitating that locally developed AI platforms are accessible to both industry and the public. We are thankful for the opportunity to support the development of a more inclusive AI future that will benefit the lives of the people of Hong Kong.’

Sino Group has long promoted a diverse innovation and technology ecosystem, cultivating an innovative spirit from an early age and fostering a culture of innovation and technology. In 2014, the ‘Go Code’ programme was launched to provide free coding courses and robotics classes to over 6,000 underprivileged primary school students over five years. The annual Hong Kong Science Fair, inaugurated in 2021, has provided a platform for young inventors, and has received over 1,500 projects from primary and secondary school students and attracted nearly 70,000 attendees to date.

In addition, the Sino Inno Lab was established in 2018, to serve as a collaborative sandbox for start-ups, inventors, and technology companies from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. This platform showcases proof-of-concept developments and fosters the co-creation of innovative solutions. Last year, Sino Inno Lab relocated to a strategic site in the Northern Metropolis, alongside the establishment of The Spark, which provides an open exchange platform and shared workspace for I&T talents. This initiative enhances collaboration between start-ups and technology companies, solidifying Hong Kong’s role as a vital link between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Mainland China and the global market, and thereby opening broader development opportunities for the local innovation and technology sector.