The Commercialisation Bridge: Hong Kong’s Role in Turning China’s AI into Cross-Border Growth

1 October 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the defining contest of the decade, and the Chinese Mainland now stands unmistakably among its leaders — from foundation models and research output to a depth of engineering talent few economies can match. Yet capability alone does not create economic value. A breakthrough model becomes meaningful only when it is adapted to an industry, trusted by a regulator, adopted by a business and connected to capital. That translation from raw invention to real-world impact, is precisely where Hong Kong has a distinct role to play.

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AI is No Longer an IT Issue — It is a Boardroom Imperative

1 August 2026

AI is No Longer an IT Issue — It is a Boardroom Imperative

Artificial intelligence is evolving at a remarkable pace. In just over a decade, AI has progressed from Perception AI, powering applications such as speech recognition, deep learning recommender systems and medical imaging, to Generative AI, transforming digital marketing and content creation. Today, we are entering the era of Agentic AI, where intelligent assistants can support coding, customer service and a growing range of business functions. The next phase, Physical AI, is expected to bring AI into robots, autonomous vehicles and other real-world systems.

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From Super Connector to Super Value-Adder

1 June 2026

From Super Connector to Super Value-Adder

In today’s era of rising protectionism and geopolitical fragmentation, the traditional “East-West” trade axis is no longer sufficient to sustain long-term corporate growth. The global business landscape is undergoing profound transformation. The two emerging forces driving this transformation are the “Global South,” with its massive growth potential, and strategic economies which play a crucial balancing role in a multipolar world.

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