AI Pushes Forward Tomorrow, Sparking Innovation in Hong Kong | Successful Launch of CMI's AI+ Intelligent Computing Collaboration Event
China Mobile International Limited Launches AI+ Intelligent Computility Collaboration in Hong Kong
China Mobile International Limited (CMI) recently held the "AI+ Intelligent Computility Collaboration Launch" in Hong Kong, marking a significant stride in the advancement of AI ecosystem integration and innovation in the region. This event, held on August 6, 2025, serves to position Hong Kong as a global hub for technological innovation.
Key achievements and initiatives unveiled during the launch include:
- Strategic Partnership with Hong Kong Cyberport: CMI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hong Kong Cyberport to jointly build a vibrant AI ecosystem in Hong Kong. This collaboration aims to foster innovation, facilitate AI application development, and nurture AI talent in the city.
- Advanced AI Models and Platforms: CMI has upgraded its Jiutian general-purpose and specialized large model matrix, covering over 50 industry-specific AI models. The Mixture of Models and Agents (MoMA) system has also been developed, enhancing AI applications across various sectors.
- AI Innovation Infrastructure: The establishment of several AI-focused research centers and institutes, such as the China Mobile Jiutian AI Research Institute, the Embodied AI Industry Innovation Center, and the AI Security and Governance Research Institute, supports cutting-edge AI research and responsible AI development.
- AI Ecosystem Convergence and Community: The launch of an AI innovation community encourages collaboration among central state-owned enterprises, industry players, and developers. This multi-stakeholder approach accelerates AI deployment in Hong Kong and beyond.
- Enhancement of Hong Kong’s Connectivity Backbone: CMI’s activation of the Southeast Asia–Japan Cable 2 (SJC2) submarine cable system, linking Hong Kong with major Asia-Pacific hubs via a high-capacity (126 Tbps) and resilient network, enables seamless, high-speed connectivity essential for AI and data-intensive applications.
These initiatives contribute to Hong Kong’s development as a global technological innovation hub by:
- Establishing Hong Kong as a central node in Asia’s AI and digital infrastructure landscape, leveraging strong international connectivity and AI research resources.
- Building a comprehensive AI innovation ecosystem involving industry, government, and academia, which attracts talent, investment, and startups focused on AI and related technologies.
- Accelerating AI application deployment across industries through scalable platforms and large-scale models, driving productivity and new business opportunities.
- Enhancing the telecommunications infrastructure to support AI’s increasing bandwidth and computing demands, ensuring stable, fast, and secure data flow.
- Aligning with broader regional and national digital transformation strategies, positioning Hong Kong as a key pivot point in China Mobile’s “Three Transformations” future vision.
In addition, China Mobile is working towards making Hong Kong a global hub for information convergence, application aggregation, and ecosystem integration. The company has deployed China's first commercial use of Hollow-Core Optical Fiber, building the Shenzhen-Hong Kong low-latency express.
The SJC2, AI+ Smart Finance Solution, and global AI computing network collaboration between CMI and Cyberport align with the artificial intelligence strategies of China and Hong Kong. These initiatives aim to position Hong Kong as a win-win hub along the Digital Silk Road, injecting robust impetus into the growth of new productive forces and the Belt and Road Initiative. The collaboration between CMI and Cyberport will create more opportunities for Hong Kong's start-ups and industry partners, promoting technological innovation and industrial upgrading in Hong Kong.
- The collaboration between China Mobile International Limited (CMI) and Hong Kong Cyberport, as part of their strategic partnership, is focused on building a vibrant artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem in Hong Kong, contributing to the city's growth as a global hub for technological innovation in business, finance, and technology sectors.
- With the development of AI Innovation Infrastructure, like the China Mobile Jiutian AI Research Institute and the AI Security and Governance Research Institute, Hong Kong is poised to become a significant center for artificial intelligence research and development, fostering responsible AI deployment and nurturing AI talent in various industries.
