To follow the wisdom of Steve Jobs, the success of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park will not be due to tax incentives, nor to a good judicial system, nor to the backing of our motherland. The three advantages of Hong Kong above are not enough to make the Hetao project a Silicon Valley. Otherwise, the Science Park and the Cyberport would have already been successful, but it hinges on whether Hong Kong has good taste to attract global talents to gather here. By taste, I mean culture. Therefore, it begs the question of whether the West Kowloon Cultural District can really hold globally renowned performances and exhibitions (including the exhibits from the Forbidden City) all year round; the two partners (technological innovation and cultural creativity) will go hand in hand in shaping the future orientation and development of Hong Kong.
Some commentators pointed out that the development of the Hetao District will take 10 years. The question is: Why do the existing Cyberport and Science Park fail to play their due roles? How do we attract start-up companies and talents to Hong Kong? I think that innovation and technology are closely related to creative culture. Can the West Kowloon Cultural District support Les Miserables performing 365 days a year? Is it possible to develop another Lan Kwai Fong in Hetao District/Yuen Long District? It seems that there are more questions than answers.
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