HKSAR Government plans to further accelerate the development of Northern MetropolisPresident Qin noted that the Policy Address devoted considerable attention to supporting the future development of the education sector, which Lingnan welcomes. In addition, Lingnan is among the first universities in Hong Kong to fully integrate AI into different disciplines. President Qin emphasised that Lingnan will continue to advance the integration of AI and interdisciplinary studies, contributing to building a smart Hong Kong and driving digital transformation. Promotion of AI and data science industry developmentPresident Qin expressed that Lingnan looks forward to contributing to the government’s efforts to advance AI research and talent development. He noted that this will help Hong Kong become a world-class international education hub, attract global talent, and strengthen the international competitiveness of local higher education.