Tech chief Sun Dong says project will further solidify city’s leading position as data connectivity hub linking China and the world
Construction has begun on a major data centre in Northern Metropolis, with Hong Kong’s innovation and technology minister saying the project will supercharge the city’s computing power and drive the national AI push.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday at the Range (Hong Kong) Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, which spans more than 110,000 square metres.
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said the project was a leap forward in the city’s innovation and technology development.
He added that the move was an important step in the city’s contribution to national high-quality development and integration into China’s AI Plus initiative.
“The cluster is a key project for innovation and technology development in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis, and will further solidify the city’s leading position as a data connectivity hub connecting China and the world,” he said.
“The cluster will strengthen the deep integration of artificial intelligence and industrial development, which resonates with our country’s strategy of implementing AI Plus.”
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Actor: Hong Kong's innovation and technology minister Sun Dong
Action: Commenced construction of a data center in Northern Metropolis
Location: Range (Hong Kong) Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong
Size: Over 110,000 square meters
Goal: Strengthening computing power and driving AI development
Context: Part of China's national AI push
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The project signifies a significant step in Hong Kong's technology development, contributing to the country's high-quality development and integration into China's AI Plus initiative. The data center will enhance artificial intelligence and industrial development, aligning with China's strategy of implementing AI Plus. However, it raises questions about privacy, security, and the potential for increased surveillance given China's existing practices. Furthermore, concerns might arise regarding the concentration of data control in a single region (China) and its implications on global digital sovereignty.
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