New technology showcased at China Hi-Tech Fair

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[evdate 2004-10-12]

11/10/2004

New technology showcased at China Hi-Tech Fair

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will showcase its latest unique achievements in research and development at the sixth annual China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) to be held at the new Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center from 12 to 17 October 2004.

Prof Anthony Eastham (right), President of HKUST RandD Corp Ltd, signed a collaboration agreement with Mr Qiang Jiang (left), CEO and Chairman of HYB Battery Co Ltd.

HKUST exhibits will feature more than 30 new technologies and products developed by the University's researchers and member companies of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Program. A wide range of technologies are covered, including nanotechnology, multimedia, logistics and RFID technology, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology.

During the Fair, HKUST will also host a signing ceremony to mark the initiation of a new collaboration agreement with a prominent mainland manufacturer on the development of a nanomaterial-based high-capacity lithium battery, the latest in a series of successful technology transfer agreements reached by HKUST.

'HKUST is now pouring in more resources to fund research into the new technologies required by industry in the Pearl River Delta. The University will also continue to leverage its extensive relationships with international research institutions and multi-national corporations to boost the development of advanced technologies which can find immediate practical application in China,' said President Paul Ching-Wu Chu.

A state-sponsored fair, CHTF is co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Information Industry, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Education, the State Intellectual Property Office, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Academy of Engineering, and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government.

The sixth CHTF expects to attract more than 450,000 visitors to its new venue, almost 50% more than last year. The fifth Fair achieved business deals worth over US$12.84 billion, and was attended by more than 300,000 visitors from around the world.

China Hi-Tech Fair 2004 Date:12-17 October 2004 Venue:Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen Web Site:www.chtf.com <http://www.chtf.com>

Jacky Tsang Tel: 2358-6306 Email: patsang@ust.hk