Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Chan Mo-po, outlined three strategic directions for development during his speech at the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit: "AI+," "Finance+," and building a "Data and Innovation Application Hub." Under the "Finance+" strategy, Hong Kong will leverage its strengths as an international financial center with a comprehensive range of financing products to provide patient and deep capital support for cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications, helping technology companies seize the window of opportunity in digital and intelligent transformation. The establishment of a "Data and Innovation Application Hub" aims to capitalize on Hong Kong's unique role as a convergence point for "data, talent, and capital" between mainland China and the international community, promoting new applications for local, mainland, and global markets. Chan Mo-po stated that in the "AI+" area, efforts will be made to promote the broader adoption of artificial intelligence in both public and private sectors. The government has established the "AI Plus Industry Development Strategy Committee," chaired by him, to bring together industry, academia, and research forces. Initiatives such as the "AI Training for All" program and efforts to attract international talent are also underway. Chan Mo-po emphasized that in the "digital intelligence era," all parties need to strengthen exchanges, share experiences, establish best practices, and expand practical cooperation to ensure technological progress moves forward on a sustainable, responsible, and inclusive track. Hong Kong is willing to deepen cooperation with regional and international partners to jointly seize this historic opportunity.
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