The Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences (YASHK) was established in 2018. The inaugural ceremony held on 6 September 2019 was attended by the Chief Executive, The Hon Mrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor; the then Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr. Nicholas YANG; many scientists and community leaders of various sectors. Established as a chapter of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences (ASHK), the objective of YASHK is to gather young scientists to jointly promote the development of science and technology with the ASHK. Currently, YASHK has 53 young scientists as its Members.