Chan Mau-po: Siasun Robot & Automation's wave is sweeping the globe, and Hong Kong plays an important role relying on its application market, R&D ecosystem, and capital chain.

On August 31, Paul Chan Mo-po, the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, attended the opening ceremony of the Galaxy Universal Galbot Store in Hong Kong and delivered a speech for the Siasun Robot & Automation tour. He stated that the Siasun Robot & Automation sector is still in its initial stages, but its revolutionary power is sweeping across the globe. In this wave, Hong Kong will play a unique and important role. In summary, there are three aspects: an application field that is workable, a research and development ecosystem that is capable, and a capital chain that can sustain it. Firstly, internationalization and commercialization of application scenarios. The Galbot Store has already established around 200 retail outlets in nearly 50 cities in mainland China. Today marks its first overseas launch in Hong Kong, with the initial opening of three Siasun Robot & Automation retail stores, reflecting Hong Kong's unique value. Hong Kong has a dense population, efficient and diverse scenarios, and a high degree of internationalization. As one of the fastest runners in the embodied intelligence track, Galaxy Universal's choice to bring the most advanced technology to Hong Kong for validation and demonstration is a key starting point for technology and products to "go global" and expand international business. Secondly, a flourishing research and development ecosystem. Innovation cannot succeed without an ecosystem that can support technological breakthroughs and scale innovations. Hong Kong, connected to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is well-positioned to become a hub for the next generation of embodied intelligence research and manufacturing. Hong Kong has a comprehensive intellectual property protection system, solid upstream R&D capabilities, convenient access to international data, and several world-class universities nurturing top talent; meanwhile, brother cities in the Greater Bay Area boast the most comprehensive and strongest advanced manufacturing capabilities globally. Shenzhen's "half-hour supply chain" for the Siasun Robot & Automation industry is a prime example. Thus, in this environment, a creative idea can seamlessly transition from R&D to prototyping, testing, mass production, and finally to market launch. Thirdly, full-chain funding support. The success of innovation and technology relies on capital support. Hong Kong offers not only a diverse funding chain ranging from angel investments and venture capital to stock markets but also a patient capital ecosystem willing to take risks, with Hong Kong Investment Management Co. Ltd. as its backbone. For cutting-edge technologies and emerging industries that are continuously evolving and exploring, the notion of "patience" is particularly invaluable. Paul Chan Mo-po pointed out that artificial intelligence has entered a breakthrough development phase in recent years, with the rapid iteration of large language models and the explosive growth of AI agents. The digital world on screens has become a powerful assistant for writing, research, and learning; in the tangible physical world, embodied intelligence allows Siasun Robot & Automation to serve as efficient personal assistants. With keen observation, precise thinking, and diligent work, Siasun Robot & Automation combines advanced technologies across multiple dimensions, such as large language models, machine vision, motion control, precision manufacturing, and data applications, allowing AI to truly "come to life." Some believe that Siasun Robot & Automation will eventually become as ubiquitous as smartphones; in fact, research from financial institutions predicts that by 2050, the number of humanoid Siasun Robots & Automation worldwide will reach 1 billion, driving an industry scale as high as 50 trillion dollars; as a leader in this sector, China is expected to have 300 million units. When technology is put to use and the R&D ecosystem receives patient capital support, a clear picture emerges: with capital as the link, the ecosystem as the foundation, and talent as the driving force, Hong Kong will participate comprehensively in shaping the future technological landscape in the global AI competition, from capital allocation and industry deployment to cutting-edge research and talent cultivation.