Guangxi and Hong Kong sign MOU on AI co-operation to jointly explore new opportunities for digital development (with photo)

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     The Digital Policy Office (DPO) and the Big Data Development Bureau of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (Guangxi Big Data Development Bureau) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Guangxi and Hong Kong on Artificial Intelligence Co-operation in Hong Kong today (February 26), marking a new stage in the synergistic development and international co-operation of the AI industry between the two places.

     The signing ceremony of the MOU was held at the Gateway to ASEAN & Strategic Hinterland of the Greater Bay Area - Guangxi-Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference 2026, when the Director of the Guangxi Big Data Development Bureau, Mr Zhao Zhigang, and the Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel Cheung, signed the MOU. According to the MOU, both sides will facilitate co-operation between Guangxi and Hong Kong in the field of AI, fully leverage the advantages of the two places in aggregating digital innovation resources, and promote the efficient connection of AI achievements in both places with the international market.

     Guangxi and Hong Kong agreed to strengthen co-operation in multiple areas, including co-operation at the AI application level, supporting data products and AI achievements to enter international markets, promoting the development of international data infrastructure, promoting exchanges on AI governance, security and technical standards, as well as deepening the cultivation of innovation and technology (I&T) talent in both places.

     "By leveraging Guangxi's advantages in cross-boundary data policies, low-cost green energy and proximity to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market, together with Hong Kong's unique positioning as an international financial centre, an I&T hub, and our connectivity with both the Mainland and the world, it will help I&T enterprises in both places expand into the ASEAN and international markets and promote technical co-operation with ASEAN in areas such as fintech, data governance and cybersecurity. It will bring more opportunities and support for the AI industry in both places to go global, attract international collaboration, enhance global influence and strengthen talent exchanges," a spokesman for the DPO said.

Ends/Thursday, February 26, 2026
Issued at HKT 13:03

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The Digital Policy Office and the Big Data Development Bureau of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (Guangxi Big Data Development Bureau) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Guangxi and Hong Kong on Artificial Intelligence Co-operation at the Gateway to ASEAN & Strategic Hinterland of the Greater Bay Area - Guangxi-Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference 2026 today (February 26). Photo shows the Director of the Guangxi Big Data Development Bureau, Mr Zhao Zhigang (second right), and the Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel Cheung (first right), signing the MOU.