Event Highlight | “Publishing 3.0+ HK Smart e-Book Hub” Launch Ceremony and 《「學人」搞社創2.0》Book Launch (16 Jul 2025)

On July 16, the “Publishing 3.0+ –HK Smart e-Book Hub “Launch Ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wanchai, as part of the Hong Kong Book Fair 2025. The ceremony was officiated by Miss. Rosanna LAW, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, who delivered the opening address. The ceremony featured distinguished speakers including Hon. Kenneth FOK, BBS, JP, Chairman of “Publishing 3.0+”, and Hon. Duncan CHIU, both Legislative Council members, alongside Mr. Rashid Al Kous, representative from the UAE Publishers Association, who served as a keynote speaker. 
 
The event attracted notable international participation, with representatives from copyright associations across the UAE, Singapore, United Kingdom, Malaysia and Japan attending to witness this pivotal moment for Hong Kong’s publishing sector.  

The current “Publishing 3.0+” initiative will comprehensively enhance the application of artificial intelligence by integrating technologies from the Hong Kong Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) and CUHK-bred AI unicorn SenseTime Group Limited. This initiative aims to improve content conversion and translation capabilities to help the industry expand into the Belt and Road and other overseas markets. Our office’s new publication, 《「學人」搞社創2.0》, was invited to participate in the project by tagging the AI techniques’ text-to-speech translation function. 

Miss. Rosanna LAW outlined the plans for developing large language models to strengthen multilingual translation and content conversion capabilities, further enhancing the quality of e-books and audiobooks. The initiative aims to showcase 10,000 e-books and audiobooks at international book fairs within the coming months, demonstrating Hong Kong’s expanded digital publishing capacity. 

 
The “Publishing 3.0+” launch ceremony represents a transformative moment for Hong Kong’s creative industries, demonstrating the successful integration of cutting-edge technology with traditional publishing practices. Through strategic international partnerships, comprehensive AI implementation, and ambitious expansion goals, this initiative positions Hong Kong as a global leader in digital publishing innovation while preserving and promoting cultural exchange across diverse linguistic communities. 

About the book: https://innoport.cuhk.edu.hk/book-launch/  

The book is now on sale at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2025, available at the JointPublisher booth 1E-B04. 

Promotion video: https://youtu.be/QQbdKCluKL4?si=jHynM8jchoYD3Yzh 

Press Release:  

HKDC 香港商報  |  Commercial Radio   

Group photos of guests and industry partners. (Photo: Publishing 3.0+)

Miss. Rosanna LAW , JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism. (Photo: Publishing 3.0+)

Mrs Lowell CHO, Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Hon. Duncan CHIU, Legislative Council member, Miss. Rosanna LAW, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hon. Kenneth FOK, BBS, JP, Chairman of “Publishing 3.0+”, Dr. Sharon WONG, executive director of the Hong Kong Reprographic Rights Licensing Society.  (From left to right) (Photo: Publishing 3.0+)

During his address, Hon. Kenneth FOK emphasized the initiative’s commitment to fostering collaboration with publishing institutions across the Asia-Pacific region and Belt and Road countries, particularly focusing on multilingual content conversion and cultural translation between Chinese and Arabic languages to promote quality content in international markets. This strategic approach underscores Hong Kong’s role as a cultural bridge between East and West. (Photo: ORKTS) 

Hon. Duncan CHIU highlighted the comprehensive integration of artificial intelligence throughout the publishing workflow, encompassing content generation, rights management, and multilingual translation capabilities, with various AI tools significantly enhancing overall operational efficiency. This technological advancement positions Hong Kong’s publishing sector at the forefront of industry innovation. (Photo: ORKTS)

Dr. Sharon WONG, executive director of the Hong Kong Reprographic Rights Licensing Society and chairman of Publishing3.0+, provided insight into the symbolic meaning of the “+” in “Publishing 3.0+”, representing three dimensions of extension and deepening: “collaborative expansion,” “cross-cultural connectivity,” and “intelligent upgrading”. (Photo: ORKTS) 

Mr. Lewis Fung, Managing Director of Asia Pacific Business Group – HK & Macau of SenseTime Group Limited.  (Photo: ORKTS) 

Stay tuned for our upcoming book launch events! (Photo: ORKTS)