Group 1 - The digital economy is identified as a key driver of global economic growth and a significant opportunity for China to "overtake" in the fourth industrial revolution [1] - Hong Kong aims to establish itself as an international data hub, leveraging its traditional financial center status and collaborating with Shenzhen to gather data from mainland China [1] - The cross-border flow of data is becoming a core driver of economic growth and is essential for companies expanding into international markets [1] Group 2 - There is a growing demand for cross-border data due to the rebound in Chinese companies' overseas investments, which increased from $45 billion in 2020 to $163 billion by 2025 [2] - Hong Kong's strategy for building an international data hub includes a three-step approach: data circulation policy, industry data alliance, and international data trading [2] - A mechanism for data flow in the Greater Bay Area has been established, including a memorandum for cross-border data cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau [2]
国家数据专家咨询委员会委员杨德斌: 深港联手共建“数据枢纽”
Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2025-12-02 16:43