Nancy Ip
Nancy Ip Yuk-yu– a Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress — says the special administrative region can play a a pivotal role in supporting not only the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, but also the country in dealing with an aging population.
In an exclusive interview with China Daily, Ip, who's also president of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, says the SAR can serve as an innovation hub to develop pioneering solutions. The city can also offer healthcare training to help professionals and share its distinct and invaluable experience in this domain.
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By capitalizing on Hong Kong's strengths in innovation and healthcare, Ip believes the city can make significant contributions to addressing the challenges posed by aging demographics, both at the regional and national levels.