The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will lead a team to develop a multi-functional lunar surface robot to be deployed in the Chang’e-8 lunar mission. It will be equipped for dexterous operations and feature a mobile charging station.

On 19 September, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong "Dual Headquarters" Mechanism Innovation Seminar was held in Futian, Shenzhen.

On 25 June, the Green and Sustainable Open Laboratory Special Fund Review Meeting was successfully held.