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Hong Kong Accelerates AI Governance Discussion Amid Intensified US-China AI Competition
Hong Kong Accelerates AI Governance Research and Role Exploration
Hong Kong's Legislative Council has recently been questioning AI technology and AI agent governance, shifting from policy guidance to in-depth institutional research. Hong Kong is expected to leverage its unique 'One Country, Two Systems' advantage to act as a bridge and intermediary for 'rule translation-mechanism experimentation-experience feedback' between international rules, regional practices, and mainland China's governance. Currently, Hong Kong lacks comprehensive AI legislation and is in a transitional phase involving the application of existing laws, supplementation with specific guidelines, and the promotion of future legislative studies. It aims for a hybrid model of 'baseline legislation + industry self-regulation'.
US-China AI Leadership Competition Intensifies; Corporate CAIO Role Highlights
The United States is increasingly concerned about China's AI catch-up. Despite export restrictions on NVIDIA's H200 chips, China is narrowing the gap through open-weight models, proprietary AI chips, and rapid industrial application. Bloomberg reported that at least seven universities supporting China's military and defense industries are attempting to access NVIDIA's latest AI chips by circumventing US regulations via third-party brokers or cloud rentals. Meanwhile, companies are emphasizing the role of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO), arguing that AI should be a core driver of enterprise-wide transformation, not merely a technical project. The prevailing view is that the CAIO should oversee AI strategy, governance, risk management, culture, and value, reporting directly to the CEO to lead AI transformation.
*Source: 香港01, EJ Tech, ｄメニューニュース (2026-06-04)*
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