China and Hong Kong have signed a major cooperation agreement focused on artificial intelligence development, cross-border data flows, and digital innovation. The memorandum was signed between Hong Kong’s Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and China’s Cyberspace Administration during a high-level meeting involving senior officials from both sides. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in AI research, blockchain applications, cybersecurity, and digital economy development. It also supports Hong Kong’s role as an international innovation hub while aligning with China’s long-term digital development plans. A key focus of the partnership is improving the governance and secure exchange of data across borders, which is increasingly important for AI model training, cloud computing, and smart city applications. Both sides emphasized the importance of building a trusted digital ecosystem that supports technological innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight. The cooperation reflects broader regional efforts to accelerate AI adoption, enhance infrastructure, and integrate digital economies, positioning Hong Kong as a bridge between mainland China and global technology markets.
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