Hong Kong Strives to Convert Medical Research into Treatments

In the first installment of a four‑part Health Matters series, Elizabeth Cheung examines how Hong Kong can turn its world‑class biomedical research into real‑world therapies and what is required to become a global innovation hub. The piece spotlights Raymond Tong Kai‑yü, who spent a decade overcoming cost and production challenges to develop a robotic hand that helps stroke patients regain mobility and relearn everyday movements. Cheung outlines the city’s strengths and the gaps that must be bridged to translate cutting‑edge research into widely available treatments.