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President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the opening of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong can serve as a ‘launch pad’ for AI firms, finance chief Paul Chan says

3 weeks ago02 mins

Hong Kong should serve as a hub for the commercialisation of artificial intelligence and as a strategic base for mainland Chinese AI companies expanding overseas, the city’s finance chief has said, while noting the risks and challenges of the technology. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s comments followed a speech on Friday by Chinese President Xi…

New Central Kowloon Bypass, transport links to boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness: Paul Chan

8 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s newly opened Central Kowloon Bypass, along with a planned major road and rail expansion of over 40 per cent in the next few years, will boost the city’s competitiveness and integration with national development, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on Sunday that the deeper integration of…