Hong Kong to ‘fast-track’ mega-project near border

Hong Kong will “fast-track” an ambitious initiative along the border with Shenzhen in mainland China and establish artificial intelligence as a “core industry” to accelerate economic growth, Chief Executive John Lee said Wednesday in his annual policy address. The address, which reaffirmed a 2% to 3% economic growth target for 2025, comes amid a broader push from Beijing to resuscitate China’s