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Hong Kong Pushes Tech-Driven Finance Amid AI Boom

1/4/2026

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Hong Kong Finance Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced plans to integrate financial services with technology innovation.
This followed a surge in AI-stock interest, as the Hang Seng Index rose over 700 points in its best opening since 2013.
Chan urged mainland Chinese tech firms to establish R&D centers and manufacturing facilities in Hong Kong and to set up regional or international headquarters to expand into Southeast Asia.

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Story summary

Hong Kong Finance Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced plans to integrate financial services with technology innovation.
This followed a surge in AI-stock interest, as the Hang Seng Index rose over 700 points in its best opening since 2013.
Chan urged mainland Chinese tech firms to establish R&D centers and manufacturing facilities in Hong Kong and to set up regional or international headquarters to expand into Southeast Asia.