Winning projects of the first "Beijing-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition" [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Hosted by the Management Committee of Zhongguancun Science Park, Jingtai Industrial (Group) Co Ltd, Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency, the 22nd Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium, also known as the "Beijing-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition" took place at the Conference Center of Beijing International Hotel.

Audiences listen to teams present their projects [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

With the theme of "Creating the future with cooperation and new technology", the symposium is aimed at inspiring innovation and entrepreneurship among young people in Beijing and Hong Kong, providing a platform for them to exchange experiences, share achievements, promote cooperation and enhance economic innovation and market competitiveness.

Chen Wenqi, deputy inspector of Zhongguancun Management Committee; He Jianrong, chief representative of North and Northeast China at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Qi Xiaohong, general manager of Jingtai Industrial (Group) Co Ltd; and Su Zhiqi, director general of Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association, attended the event and delivered speeches.