Can John Lee untie the 4 knots choking the tech loop in Northern Metropolis?

Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis faces significant hurdles to its tech development, as highlighted in a preview of an upcoming policy address. A surgical robotics company, Yuanhua Tech, exemplifies these challenges, with employees experiencing a two-hour commute between its Shenzhen and Hong Kong offices. Furthermore, the company faces lengthy delays, up to two months, when transferring funds to its Hong Kong operations. These issues, including difficulties with cross-border movement and financial transactions, are identified as key obstacles to the region's technological growth. The article suggests these "four knots" need to be addressed in the forthcoming five-year plan and policy address, scheduled for September 16.