On April 8, Ant Digital Technologies was officially conferred the status of "Key Enterprise Partner" by the Hong Kong SAR Government, concurrently announcing the establishment of its overseas headquarters in Hong Kong. Mr. Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR, emphasized that key enterprises like Ant Digital contribute significantly to Hong Kong by bringing investments, job opportunities, and cutting-edge technology, thus facilitating its transformation into a leading international hub for innovation and technology.

Zhao Wenbiao, CEO of Ant Digital Technologies, highlighted that Hong Kong will serve as the company's global springboard. By deeply integrating into the AI and Web3 industries, Ant Digital aims to leverage Hong Kong as a pivotal node to foster collaborative digital technology innovation across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. This strategic move is expected to catalyze Hong Kong's upgrading and transformation amidst the AI+Web3 era. The collaboration underscores the Hong Kong government's recognition of Ant Digital Technologies' innovative prowess in large AI models, Web3 technology, and cross-border digital infrastructure, thereby infusing fresh impetus into Hong Kong's ambition to reinforce its standing as a global financial and technological innovation hub.