Hong Kong will soon open its first convenience store operated by a humanoid robot as part of the city’s push to integrate AI into everyday life and deepen residents’ understanding of the technology, the finance chief has said.Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also revealed on Sunday that a high-level government committee dedicated to AI development in Hong Kong had been formed and would hold its first meeting this month.The 24-hour convenience store was located on the waterfront in Hung Hom and would feature a humanoid robot able to serve locals and visitors alike in different languages, Chan said on his weekly blog.
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SUN · 2026-06-07 · 10:37 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0607-82430
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Hong Kong to open first convenience store operated by humanoid robot in AI push
Hong Kong is set to launch its first convenience store staffed by a humanoid robot, a move aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into daily life and enhancing public understanding of the technology. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced this initiative, stating the 24-hour store will be located in Hung Hom.
Ng Kang-chungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-07 · 10:37 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong is set to launch its first convenience store staffed by a humanoid robot, a move aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into daily life and enhancing public understanding of the technology. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced this initiative, stating the 24-hour store will be located in Hung Hom. The robot will be capable of serving customers in multiple languages. In conjunction with this development, a high-level government committee focused on AI development in Hong Kong has been established and is scheduled for its inaugural meeting this month. This initiative is part of the city's broader effort to advance AI integration.
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