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The Central Policy Unit (CPU) today (July 5) released the findings of a study on the relationship between Hong Kong's cultural and creative industries and the Pearl River Delta (PRD). The study aimed to better understand the resource distribution and business opportunities in respect of creative industries in the PRD, and to explore further collaboration between Hong Kong's creative industries and the PRD.
The report covered 11 creative industry sectors: advertising; architecture; art, antiques and crafts; design; digital entertainment; film and video; music; performing arts; publishing; software and computing; and television and radio.
The Head of the CPU, Professor Lau Siu-kai, said Hong Kong was renowned for its versatility and creativity.
"Coupled with the emergence of the enormous Mainland market, in particular the PRD, there is a favourable environment for the development of creative industries. A thriving creative industry is also conducive to the sustainable development of Hong Kong's economy."
"Our aim is to consolidate our core industries, foster a favourable social environment to nurture and attract talent, promote the development of creative industries, facilitate the transition to a knowledge-based economy, sustain prosperity and enhance our quality of life," he said.
He said the National 11th Five-Year Plan; CEPA and the economic development strategy of "Leverage the Mainland and engage ourselves globally" have brought about ample opportunities for the future development of creative industries.
"Our 'Market Leads, Government Facilitates' policy directive will facilitate the concerted efforts of the Government and industries to open up the Mainland market for our creative industries."
In November, 2004, the CPU commissioned the Centre for Cultural Policy Research of the University of Hong Kong to study the socio-cultural link between Hong Kong and PRD; the distribution of creative industries in PRD; case studies of representative industries; regulatory mechanism and distribution of human resources of creative industries in PRD. The CPU enlisted the support of 14 experts as advisers for the study to ensure it would follow the developments of the industries and address their needs.
Consultants present at a media session today included: the Director of the Centre who is the principal investigator of the study, Dr Desmond Hui; the PRD Team Leader of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Professor Hua Jian; and co-investigators of the study, Dr Lee Yok-shiu and Dr Patrick Mok.
The full text of the report has been uploaded onto the website: http://www.cpu.gov.hk.
Ends/Wednesday, July 5, 2006
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