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The Hong Kong Book Fair is currently underway at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. In recent years, I have made a point of visiting the fair with young people and picking out a book as a gift for them. The year before last, it was One Hundred Thousand Whys. Last year, it was Physics in Graphics. This year, I chose a book on the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and human-AI collaboration. Taken together, the books from these three years trace a clear trajectory: from exploring principles and understanding science to applying cutting-edge technologies. At this year’s Book Fair, innovation and technology (I&T) – AI in particular – feature far more prominently, whether in the books, the exhibitions or the seminars. The popularity of the AI theme shows that it is no longer merely an imagined future confined to the pages of books; it is becoming part of everyday life.

This year’s DSE results will be released on Wednesday. For more than 58,000 DSE candidates, the release of their exam results marks not only the culmination of years of hard work, but also a pivotal moment when they must choose the path for the next chapter of their lives. Whether they decide to pursue further studies or enter the workforce, this is an important milestone in their life journey.

Last Wednesday, the Conference Celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was solemnly held in Beijing. General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the conference, offering a comprehensive and systematic account of the CPC’s glorious history of unremitting struggle and the tremendous achievements it has made in leading the entire nation forward with determination. As we watched the conference together in Hong Kong and reflected on the country’s proud development journey under the leadership of the CPC, we were filled with profound excitement and inspiration.