Tan, in giving a speech, said it has been proven that Hong Kong science and technology sector is also a firm believer of technology empowering a nation and has been contributing to the nation using technology. And the nation's projects have provided them a great stage to showcase their ambitions.

Addressing the ceremony, Nancy Ip Yuk-yu, vice-president for Research and Development of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, said Hong Kong scientists in face of complicated and fast-changing international situation should proactively engage with the country's key scientific research projects and shoulder more responsibilities.