During the recent “two sessions”, Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” framework and called on the city to deepen international exchanges and cooperation. It was a timely reminder of Hong Kong’s unique value to the mainland and how the city can assert its relevance in an increasingly polarised world. Back…
During the recent “two sessions”, Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” framework and called on the city to deepen international exchanges and cooperation. It was a timely reminder of Hong Kong’s unique value to the mainland and how the city can assert its relevance in an increasingly polarised world. Back…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been advancing at an astonishing pace, raising concerns about how the technology will change the world – and how soon. It is good to see Hong Kong taking timely action to craft policies to help ensure AI tools are beneficial rather than threats to human safety. Commissioner for Digital Policy Tony…
Hong Kong is set to launch a locally developed ChatGPT-style artificial intelligence (AI) tool powered by DeepSeek in the second half of the year, with the platform featuring elements of the city and being able to answer “all kinds of questions”, the innovation chief has said. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong gave…
International investors are accelerating their efforts to channel capital to the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets amid the US tariff war, the finance chief has said, pledging to promote the city’s status as a safe haven for global funds and as a free port. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po noted on Sunday that in…
International investors are accelerating their efforts to channel capital to the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets amid the US tariff war, the finance chief has said, pledging to promote the city’s status as a safe haven for global funds and as a free port. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po noted on Sunday that in…
Stock markets continue to fuel global economic foreboding following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on the United States’ trading partners. All eyes yesterday were on mainland and Hong Kong markets that had been closed for a long weekend since Trump’s announcement. The Hang Seng Index closed down 3,021 points or 13.22 per cent, the biggest…
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has called on HSBC to serve as an “important bridge” in Sino-British ties while also promoting the country and the city to the international community as he met its group chairman in the capital. HSBC Group chairman Mark Tucker also met Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng on Wednesday and…
Hong Kong is devoted to deepening its foreign ties, the city’s leader has said, while urging economies in Asia to promote bilateralism and reject protectionism amid a fast-changing geopolitical environment. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Tuesday also called for more collaboration between the city and mainland China’s Hainan province to promote free trade and…
Hong Kong is channelling funds into several dozen innovative companies to further bolster the city’s appeal as a hub for technology, banking and finance compared with regional competitors like Singapore, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. The Hong Kong Investment Corp (HKIC), funded by the city’s reserves, has invested in nearly 100 start-ups involved…