The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, will depart for a visit to Nanning in Guangxi this afternoon (January 13).
 
     The National Development and Reform Commission launched the construction of the China-ASEAN Countries Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center in Guangxi. Guangxi is striving to become a highland and co-operation hub for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry facing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The objective of Professor Sun's visit is to deepen co-operation between Guangxi and Hong Kong and to explore collaborative opportunities with ASEAN in emerging industries such as AI and the digital economy by leveraging Hong Kong's advantages in connecting the Chinese Mainland and the world.
 
     During his visit to Guangxi, Professor Sun will meet with local government leaders and conduct studies on the parks and enterprises related to innovation and technology, AI, and the digital economy.
 
     Professor Sun will return to Hong Kong on January 15 in the afternoon. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, will be the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry.

Ends/Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:00

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