Hong Kong Financial Secretary (equivalent to Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs) Paul Chan Mo-po (陈茂波) stated on his official blog that "Hong Kong is ahead of Europe in the development and regulation of digital assets." He added, "During a five-day visit to Europe, including France, Belgium, and Switzerland, I met with various political, economic, and financial leaders to exchange views. Among the discussions, we talked about financial innovation through blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and I shared Hong Kong's principles, practices, and experiences in digital asset development and regulation. We are ahead of Europe in this field, and there is significant room for cooperation and mutual learning."
