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China, Hong Kong sign cooperation agreement on AI development, cross-border data

( April 13, 2026, 05:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee met with Zhuang Rongwen, director of the Cyberspace Administration of China, or CAC, on Sunday, according to a government press release. The two witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in innovation and technology development between Hong Kong’s Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the CAC. The agreement covers areas including artificial intelligence, cross-border data flows and blockchain, aiming to support China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong’s role as an international innovation hub. Both sides said they would deepen cooperation on cybersecurity, digital economy development and international exchanges.Statement follows. ...

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