A file photo of San Tin in the planned Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong, which is a new engine for the territory’s future growth. It is anticipated that at least 317 hectares of land in the area will be provided for innovation and technology projects, according to a report the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government submitted to the Legislative Council yesterday. Of the total, the 87-hectare first phase of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, or the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone, will cover a total floor area of 1 million square meters and be divided into different themed areas, including life and health technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.  China News Service