Sun Yuk-han outlines AI talent policy matrix
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago4 MIN
Summary
Labour and Welfare Secretary Chris Sun Yuk-han (孫玉菡) said on Sunday that the Hong Kong government will formulate a comprehensive policy matrix for artificial intelligence talent, covering recruitment, training, retention and top-level management. Speaking in Nanjing, he linked the move to Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the latest Policy Address, which formally designate AI as a core strategic industry for economic transformation and innovation development.
Key Points
- Sun said in Nanjing on Sunday that Hong Kong has formally listed artificial intelligence as a core strategic industry in its first five-year plan and latest Policy Address.
- He said the government will pursue an “education, technology and talent integration” strategy while building a full AI talent policy matrix.
- The proposed matrix will cover talent admission, training, retention and top-level management for AI-related professionals and industry specialists.
- Sun said the talent list will be expanded to include more categories tied to AI applications, aiming to attract high-end local and overseas specialists.
- Addressing public concern, he said rapid AI development has created “AI anxiety”, similar to fears seen during the rise of steam engines and internal combustion vehicles.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong, the policy direction points to a more targeted competition for AI professionals as the city tries to align labour, education and innovation planning around one designated strategic industry. Sun also framed AI as a source of higher-quality jobs, new skills demand and changes to traditional employment models, rather than only a threat to existing work.