Recently, it has been noticed that Hong Kong is becoming increasingly active in the fintech sector. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan recently expressed his views on the integration of AI and finance, with the core idea that Hong Kong should deeply incorporate new technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain into financial services. To be honest, this approach is quite pragmatic. Paul Chan emphasized that through technologies like AI and blockchain, transaction systems can become more efficient, providing substantial help in areas such as corporate financing, risk management, and trade finance. This is not just empty hype; it is a genuine direction to improve financial operational efficiency. From a policy perspective, Paul Chan aims to promote Hong Kong’s economic growth through technological innovation while addressing some existing pain points in the financial sector. This idea actually reflects a larger trend: traditional financial centers are all embracing Web3 and AI, and those who can adopt these technologies faster will maintain their competitiveness. If Hong Kong can truly make progress in AI-finance integration, it will impact the entire Asian financial landscape. If you're interested, you can follow the performance of Hong Kong-related fintech projects on Gate.