national strategy

The concept of a national strategy is highlighted by recent developments in both Hong Kong and China's approach to Southeast Asia. Hong Kong's privacy watchdog has launched a data privacy academy, explicitly linking this initiative to the national strategy of developing the city into an international high-calibre talent hub. This move underscores a focus on cultivating specialized expertise within the city. Concurrently, China is actively building its expertise in Southeast Asia, contrasting with perceived US neglect of similar programs. This divergence in cultivating regional knowledge is presented as a key element in the ongoing contest for influence in the region. Both examples demonstrate that national strategies are actively being pursued through targeted talent development and the strategic cultivation of knowledge and expertise to achieve broader geopolitical and economic objectives.