The 2023 Digital Economy Summit, co hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and Cyberport, opened on the 13th at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. During the two-day meeting, political and business leaders and industry experts will jointly discuss key topics such as smart city construction and financial technology development. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, delivered a speech stating that the digital economy has changed the world in an unprecedented way, reforming traditional business models and creating new industries. As Hong Kong enters the stage of governance and revitalization, the SAR government is committed to promoting the development of innovation and technology to cultivate a more dynamic and diversified economy. Hong Kong will embrace the changes brought about by digital technology and meet future challenges. Cao Shumin, Deputy Director of the National Internet Information Office, delivered a speech stating that the country is vigorously promoting the development of the digital economy and accelerating the promotion of digital industrialization and industrial digitization. From 2012 to 2021, the compound annual growth rate of China's digital economy reached 15.9%, becoming an important engine of economic growth. The new Hong Kong SAR government attaches great importance to the development of the digital economy, and its recent series of measures have demonstrated its pragmatic responsibility and determination to promote the construction and development of digital Hong Kong. Chen Dong, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivered a speech stating that Hong Kong has strong scientific research capabilities, a globally leading level of internationalization, a free, open and standardized business environment, and a good foundation and unique advantages for the development of the digital economy. The SAR government actively aligns with the national strategy and promotes the development of the digital economy, which will become an important engine for Hong Kong to achieve industrial transformation and high-quality development, and will continuously provide surging momentum for Hong Kong's governance and prosperity. The theme of the 2023 Digital Economy Summit is "Transforming Forward and Creating a Smart Future Together", which is a combination of online and offline activities. It is one of the important activities of the Hong Kong International Innovation and Business Week. (New News Agency)