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Every wave of technological innovation brings a fresh cycle of equipment upgrades and unleashes enormous consumer demand. This trend is clearly on display at the Hong Kong Computer & Communications Festival 2026 (HKCCF 2026), now being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Last week, I officiated at the opening ceremony and toured the exhibition booths. The venue was buzzing with activity. A number of exhibitors told me that the AI boom has sparked strong consumer interest in related electronic products, giving a further boost to their sales.

Following the Book Fair and Ani-Com & Games, the Food Expo is taking place this week at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. This highly popular large-scale exhibition and four concurrent fairs have drawn more than 1,800 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions around the world. This year also marks the first time that enterprises and representatives from all 11 ASEAN member states are taking part. In addition to business representatives exploring opportunities, the venue has been bustling with members of the public sampling delicacies and snacks.

Last week, I visited the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District to see the recently launched exhibition, The Forbidden City and the World. The rare and valuable works on display drew crowds of visitors, many of whom stopped to admire them. One piece that especially caught my attention was a Qing-dynasty hanging screen depicting a landscape. Set against a black lacquer ground, its mountains were embellished with kingfisher-feather inlay, while the pavilions, trees and rocks glow in blue-green hues against the darkness. The composition feels lively and intricate, with a striking sense of depth and layering. The superb craftsmanship of our country at the time – combined with the distinctive kingfisher feathers sourced from Southeast Asia – makes this cultural relic truly unforgettable.