Authorities in Hong Kong and mainland China signed an MOU aimed at promoting the digital economy. The agreement covers key areas such as AI promotion and cross-boundary data flow, with both sides committed to building strong technological foundations.

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...