陈茂波：香港年内将订立数字资产交易及托管等服务提供者发牌制度

Group 1: Financial Strategy and Initiatives - The Hong Kong government will actively align with national development strategies to promote RMB internationalization and continue reforms in the securities market [1] - Legislative measures will be introduced to optimize family office and fund tax systems, as well as establish a licensing system for digital asset trading and custody service providers [1] - A pilot program called the "Northern Urban-Rural Integration Fund" will be launched to encourage the development of rural tourism projects [1] Group 2: Innovation and Technology Development - A series of measures to drive innovation and technology development will be proposed, including the establishment of the "AI+ and Industry Development Strategy Committee" and the promotion of AI training [1] - The government aims to accelerate the digital transformation of the government and promote the industrialization of AI, encouraging widespread application of AI across various industries [1] - The establishment of an "International Clinical Trial Academy" is planned to contribute to the national biomedicine technology sector and position Hong Kong as an international hub for medical innovation [1] Group 3: Industrial Development and Land Supply - Resources will be allocated to build the first overseas National Manufacturing Innovation Center in Hong Kong, along with the launch of a "New Industrial Elite Enterprise Cultivation Program" [2] - The government will carefully consider market conditions and announce specific land sale arrangements quarterly to ensure stable market development, while continuing to refrain from selling general commercial land [2] Group 4: Public Finance and Taxation - The public finance situation has improved faster than expected due to increased tax revenue and the results of a strengthened fiscal consolidation plan, with a projected return to surplus in the 2025/26 fiscal year [2] - The budget proposes to raise the tax exemption thresholds for basic, single-parent, married individuals, children, and dependent parents/grandparents starting from the 2026/27 tax year, along with increasing the deduction limit for elderly care expenses [2] Group 5: Economic Outlook - The past year has seen significant changes in the external environment, and Hong Kong is undergoing economic transformation, particularly in the field of technology innovation and AI [3] - The government emphasizes leveraging its advantages and the solid support from the nation to accelerate economic growth and create better development opportunities for citizens [3]