95. Social progress depends on the
presence of talent. We have been investing heavily in
education to nurture local talent and to give everyone
the opportunity to pursue excellence. At the same time,
like other world cities, Hong Kong must attract talent
from around the world. In a knowledge-based economy,
knowledge is more important than capital. Capital follows
talent. The larger the pool of talent, the easier it
is for a place to attract investment, thereby promoting
economic development and increasing employment. Major
cities in the Mainland and elsewhere are doing their
utmost to attract talented people. We must do the same.
We are therefore working on a strategy to attract talented
people from the Mainland and overseas to develop their
careers in Hong Kong. We will take forward this plan
this year.
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