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50. As the economic development of the Mainland continues, the producer and professional services of Hong Kong will have ample further opportunities. Last year, large-scale trade promotion activities held by the SAR Government in Chongqing, Shandong and Jiangsu were well-received, with many professional organisations and enterprises participating. This year, the SAR Government will continue to organise promotional activities in other provinces and cities, including the PRD, to develop business opportunities for the service industries of Hong Kong.
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| Creative Industries, High-Tech Industries
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51. The remarkable international achievements of the local film industry prove that the creative industries of Hong Kong have great development potential. We will foster this development by strengthening co-operation between the Government and these industries. We have set up a $50 million Film Guarantee Fund to address the problem of securing film production finance. The Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum, with the support of the Film Development Fund, will be held in April to help the industry to attract overseas investment. The Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau and the Home Affairs Bureau will welcome suggestions from those concerned on promoting the development of various creative industries.
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| 52. The Government also supports high-tech industries. The Science Park is strengthening its support facilities to enhance Hong Kong's capability in integrated circuit design and photonics technology, thereby increasing the related industries?competitiveness in research, product development and design. We will set up a Wireless Solution Development Centre and a Digital Media Centre in the Cyberport this year to strengthen support for industries, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises, in respect of their technical development. Apart from facilitating the development of technology, products and services, this will give a new dimension to the growth of Hong Kong's creative industries.
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