Shanghai and Hong Kong Strengthen Digital Cooperation at Working Group Meeting

Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation holds second meeting

The Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Tony Wong, the Deputy Commissioner (Digital Infrastructure), Mr Daniel Cheung, together with the Director of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Data, Dr Shao Jun, and the Deputy Director, Mr Qian Xiao, today (December 31) convened the second meeting of the Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation.

The meeting began with Mr Wong and Dr Shao, as the heads of the Working Group, jointly presiding over a ceremony releasing the system integration achievements between "iAM Smart" and the Public Service Platform of Shanghai Municipality, and witnessing the signing of co-operation agreements by industry representatives from Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Mr Cheung and Mr Qian then led the discussion of the progress on co-operation projects among the members of the Working Group, which included the successful connection between "iAM Smart" and the Public Service Platform of Shanghai Municipality. Through "iAM Smart", Hong Kong residents can log in directly to "Government Online-Offline Shanghai" website and the booking service for marriage registration in the "Suishenban" app. The progress also covered the co-ordination work for the launch of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2026.

Meanwhile, the Shanghai officials confirmed that they would participate in the Sandbox Programme of the "Digital Corporate Identity" Platform launched today by the Digital Policy Office (DPO) to facilitate the technical integration of cross-boundary identity authentication of enterprises in the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong. Since the establishment of the Service Station for Outbound Data Ecology (Hong Kong) in April this year, more than 10 matchmaking and exchange sessions for enterprises going global were held, and arrangements were successfully made for five enterprises to set up businesses in Hong Kong.

Since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Shanghai and Hong Kong on Digital Economy Co-operation (the MoU) by the DPO and the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Data in April this year, Hong Kong and Shanghai have set up practical and feasible co-operation projects in line with innovation and technology (I&T) developments in both places and in accordance with the MoU. These projects include facilitating mutual recognition of corporate identity, connecting the public service platforms of both places, and supporting innovative applications of open data and enterprises to go global. In the first meeting held in August this year, Hong Kong and Shanghai confirmed the establishment of the Working Group and conducted preliminary exchanges on co-operation projects. The establishment of the Working Group aims to enhance the joint development of I&T and the digital economy between Hong Kong and Shanghai, thereby achieving mutual benefits.

At the meeting, Mr Cheung expressed his gratitude for the Working Group members' efforts. He expected thatmore livelihood-related Shanghai public services that currently have a higher utilisation rate by Hong Kong residents will be directly accessibleto "iAM Smart" users. In addition, he encouraged industry representatives attending the Working Group meeting to closely engage with units of the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global launched by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in October this year, and continue to assist and support Shanghai’s I&T enterprises to set up business in Hong Kong and expand their international business.

Mainland representatives who attended the meeting included officials from the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Data and the Shanghai Municipal Cyberspace Administration. Industry representatives from Hong Kong and Shanghai, including the Hong Kong and Shanghai Data Society, Shanghai Data Group, the Shanghai New Electric Vehicle Public Data Collecting Monitoring and Research Center, and the Shanghai Digital Globalization Association, also attended the meeting.

Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation holds second meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation holds second meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation holds second meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation holds second meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation holds second meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation holds second meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation holds second meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation holds second meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

AFCD reminds hikers to pay attention to hiking safety during holidays

In light of the expected increase in hikers to country parks during the New Year holidays, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (December 31) urges hikers to pay attention to safety and to use the designated hiking trails managed and maintained by the AFCD.

The AFCD has placed information boards and directory signs at appropriate locations within the country parks. Warning signs have also been installed near dangerous areas in the country parks, reminding hikers not to enter those areas to avoid accidents.

The AFCD reminds the public that the cliffs near the Po Pin Chau Viewing Platform in Sai Kung have been weathered and eroded over the years. Hikers must follow the waymarks, stay on the designated hiking trails and refrain from striding over railings. The AFCD has added barriers and placed warning signs around the Po Pin Chau Viewing Platform and surrounding areas to prevent hikers from wandering into dangerous areas, hence avoiding accidents. During the New Year holidays, the AFCD will deploy additional staff to disseminate messages about hiking safety at the viewing platform and surrounding areas, to ensure the safety of hikers.

The AFCD promotes comprehensive information about trails through the "Enjoy Hiking" website (www.hiking.gov.hk) to help hikers select suitable routes. The website also provides comprehensive database on various hiking trails, including trail length, difficulty and nearby facilities, for hikers to plan hiking trips that are suitable for themselves according their personal conditions. The website also lists out high risk locations with records of fatal and serious accidents in country parks, with a view to reminding hikers to avoid visiting those areas.

For information on hiking safety, please visit the AFCD page (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_gac/cou_wha_whe_sat.html).

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