Chen Maobo: Hong Kong has unique advantages in the development of artificial intelligence. Promoting the "dual-track parallel" strategy empowers economic development.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stated that Hong Kong has unique advantages in the development of artificial intelligence and is adopting a "dual-track approach." On one hand, AI is being developed as a strategic industry, and on the other hand, AI is being used as an important tool to drive the economy, known as "AI+". He pointed out that the country highly values "AI+" in the "14th Five-Year Plan," emphasizing the use of artificial intelligence to empower economic and social development, with Hong Kong sharing the same vision as the country. He also mentioned that the core of innovation lies in people, and recruiting and nurturing talent is a strategic focus. The Hong Kong SAR government is investing in education to establish AI literacy, ensuring that the younger generation has the skills needed for the future workplace, and providing retraining and skills upgrading for the current workforce. Paul Chan Mo-po mentioned in the Budget that a "universal AI training" program has been proposed, aiming to enhance the AI literacy of the entire society, enabling citizens and businesses to remain competitive in the rapidly changing economic environment.