Hong Kong is not merely China’s testing ground but also a key driver of the country’s development, the finance chief has said, underscoring the city’s role as the nation’s international financial centre. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on Monday that Hong Kong must move swiftly to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and “get empowered” in its use, as the opportunities it brought outweighed potential job losses. Speaking at the “Redefining Hong Kong 2026: Budget Edition” conference...