Hong Kong holds the unwanted distinction of being the most US-sanctioned territory in China, with more than 300 entities blacklisted by Washington in a bid to curb Beijing’s technological rise.But the government maintains that a backlash from Washington will not stop Hong Kong from becoming an international technology hub, in line with an initiative that seeks to bypass technological containment through deepened partnerships with the mainland.Anchored by the cross-border Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone, the initiative could turn Hong Kong into China’s quantum gateway to the world, according to one of the country’s leading experts in the field.
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TUE · 2026-04-14 · 04:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0414-66905
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Can Hong Kong, target of the most US sanctions, become China’s quantum gateway?
Despite being the most US-sanctioned territory in China, Hong Kong aims to become an international technology hub, deepening partnerships with the mainland to bypass technological containment. The Hong Kong government asserts that US sanctions will not deter this goal.
Victoria BelaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-14 · 04:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Despite being the most US-sanctioned territory in China, Hong Kong aims to become an international technology hub, deepening partnerships with the mainland to bypass technological containment. The Hong Kong government asserts that US sanctions will not deter this goal. A key initiative is the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone. Experts suggest this zone could position Hong Kong as China's quantum gateway to the world. This initiative seeks to establish Hong Kong as a vital link for China in the field of quantum technology despite US efforts to curb Beijing's technological advancements.
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the initiative could turn Hong Kong into China’s quantum gateway to the world
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Hong Kong holds the unwanted distinction of being the most US-sanctioned territory in China
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