Hong Kong authorities have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with mainland China’s top internet regulator to promote the digital economy, with the city’s leader pledging to contribute to building a strong technological nation.The MOU was signed on Sunday by Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong and Wang Jingtao, deputy director of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), and covers topics including artificial intelligence (AI) promotion, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain.Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and CAC director Zhuang Rongwen witnessed the signing of the MOU, which aims to support the implementation of the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan for China’s economic and social development between 2026 and 2030.
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SUN · 2026-04-12 · 14:18 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0412-64664
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Hong Kong, mainland China sign ‘milestone’ MOU on promoting digital economy
Hong Kong and mainland China signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Sunday to collaborate on promoting the digital economy. The agreement, signed by Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry and the Cyberspace Administration of China's (CAC) deputy director, focuses on areas like artificial intelligence (AI), cross-boundary data flow, and blockchain technology.
Edith LinSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-12 · 14:18 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong and mainland China signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Sunday to collaborate on promoting the digital economy. The agreement, signed by Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry and the Cyberspace Administration of China's (CAC) deputy director, focuses on areas like artificial intelligence (AI), cross-boundary data flow, and blockchain technology. The MOU aims to support China's 15th five-year plan for economic and social development, spanning 2026 to 2030. Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu pledged the city's contribution to building a strong technological nation during the signing witnessed by top officials. The agreement signifies a strengthened partnership between Hong Kong and mainland China in advancing the digital economy.
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The MOU supports China's 15th five-year plan (2026-2030).
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John Lee pledged Hong Kong's contribution to building a strong technological nation.
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The MOU covers AI promotion, cross-boundary data flow, and blockchain.
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Hong Kong and mainland China signed an MOU to promote the digital economy.
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