Hong Kong strives to be ‘fortress’ that safeguards digital security: I&T chief
City will respond to national initiatives, Sun Dong says, noting that today’s cyber warfare is a ‘full-spectrum contest’ that integrates AI
Hong Kong is striving to become a “fortress” that safeguards digital security, the city’s innovation and technology (I&T) minister has said, stressing that cyber warfare is not just a confrontation of technologies but a “full-spectrum contest” that transcends geographical boundaries and integrates artificial intelligence.
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong made the remarks at a conference organised by the Digital Policy Office at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Tuesday.
He added that the city would actively respond to national initiatives.
Citing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s remarks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or Apec, summit in November, Sun said that the development of technology and security protections must progress simultaneously.
“Hong Kong is determined to develop into an international centre for innovation and technology,” the minister said.
“It will actively respond to the country’s initiatives by leveraging its institutional strengths and professional expertise to become a robust fortress that safeguards digital security.”