As Hong Kong celebrated 27 years since its return to China 🎉, experts highlighted the city’s rising role as a global tech powerhouse. Stanley Ying, co-founder of HKUST Web 3.0 Labs, sat down with CGTN to share his vision for the region’s innovation scene. 🌐
Ying emphasized that the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework has been a game-changer, fueling growth and international collaboration. 'Hong Kong is a bridge between East and West,' he said, calling it a 'testing ground' for cutting-edge tech like blockchain and AI.
But the real MVPs? Hong Kong’s youth. 🤝 Ying urged young innovators to 'explore the Chinese mainland regularly' to spark ideas and build connections. 'The mainland’s rapid development is like a live masterclass in scaling solutions,' he added.
With its unique blend of global talent and policy support, Hong Kong is poised to level up as Asia’s next Silicon Valley. 💡 Ready to code the future?
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HKUST Web 3.0 Labs co-lead sees city as a global innovation, tech hub
cgtn.com