Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said the city is striving to become a “fortress” safeguarding digital security, while actively responding to national initiatives. He noted that today's cyber warfare is a “full-spectrum contest” integrating artificial intelligence that transcends geographical boundaries. Speaking at a conference organised by the Digital Policy Office, Sun emphasised that technology development and security protections must progress simultaneously.
Sun Dong spoke at a conference organised by the Digital Policy Office at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Tuesday. Citing Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks at the Apec summit in November, he 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. It will actively respond to the country’s initiatives, where it will leverage its institutional strengths and professional expertise to become a robust fortress that safeguards digital security,” Sun said.
To achieve this goal, the government is actively working with different stakeholders and has launched several initiatives, including forums for professional exchange, public education and training courses. The Digital Policy Office has also continued to improve the governance of its information systems, strengthened inter-department collaboration, held drills and enhanced digital protection measures.
“This will further strengthen the government’s cybersecurity capabilities to ensure the security and reliability of government information systems,” he explained.
Sun stressed that cyber warfare is not just a confrontation of technologies but a “full-spectrum contest” that transcends geographical boundaries and integrates artificial intelligence. Hong Kong aims to position itself as an international innovation and technology hub while bolstering digital security safeguards.