Speaking at the World Internet Conference Asia Pacific summit which concluded yesterday, the director of the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong, Zheng Yanxiong, emphasized that the SAR plays a crucial role in the region's internet industry development.

Speakers at the event also pointed out that the SAR could further leverage its robust research and development institutions to foster new technologies.

This year’s forum comes amid growing concerns surrounding the impact of the ongoing trade war, with several firms already preparing action plans to mitigate the impact of tariffs on their businesses. What other steps can Hong Kong take to enhance its position?

In the last part of the programme, we learned more about the Consumer Council’s report on air conditioner performance.


9:05am-9:47am: World Internet Forum

9:05am-9:15am: John Hoffman, CEO and Director of Groupe Speciale Mobile Association
9:15am-9:47am: Emil Chan, Founding Chairman of the Association of Cloud and Mobile Computing
9:15am-9:47am: Joshua Chu, Cybersecurity lawyer and director at CITD


9:47am-10:00am: Consumer Council report on air conditioners

9:47am-10:00am: Gilly Wong, CEO of the Consumer Council