Hong Kong is playing a central role as part of a broader regional hub for research breakthroughs, the head of a leading global cancer organisation has said, adding that the city’s success in reducing its smoking rate has set an example for others to follow. Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control, praised the city’s tobacco control efforts as the organisation held the World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong last month for the first time. “We’ve all become aware globally that the...
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Hong Kong’s cancer research drawing global attention, says leading body’s chief
Hong Kong is recognized as a key player in a regional hub for cancer research breakthroughs, according to Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control. Adams made these remarks as the organization hosted the World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong for the first time last month.
Elizabeth CheungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-04 · 01:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong is recognized as a key player in a regional hub for cancer research breakthroughs, according to Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control. Adams made these remarks as the organization hosted the World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong for the first time last month. He specifically commended Hong Kong's achievements in reducing its smoking rate, highlighting it as a model for other regions. The article suggests that Hong Kong's contributions to cancer research are gaining international recognition.
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Cary Adams praised Hong Kong's tobacco control efforts.
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The Union for International Cancer Control held the World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong last month.
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Hong Kong's success in reducing its smoking rate has set an example for others to follow.
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Hong Kong is playing a central role as part of a broader regional hub for research breakthroughs.
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