Things began breaking down in earnest in 2016 when Taiwan elected Tsai Ing-wen, a president who departed sharply from her predecessor’s approach of accommodating China, which responded by ramping up military and economic pressure on the island. Mr. Trump, too, irked Beijing, breaking with protocol to accept a congratulatory call from Ms. Tsai after his own 2016 win and easing restrictions on diplomatic contact with Taiwan.
儘管性能已達到足夠水平,但中國仍面臨巨大的生產瓶頸,主要原因是缺乏大規模生產 AI 晶片所需關鍵部件的能力。這不僅限於半導體,還包括高頻寬記憶體 (HBM),這意味著中國轉向國產解決方案需要的不僅僅是達到 H20 AI 晶片的性能。鑑於北京方面的阻力越來越大,觀察 Green 團隊和中國未來的發展將會如何,將會非常有趣。』
Hong Kong and Beijing jointly established the BNR HK Flagship Impact Fund with an initial investment of US$1 billion to support Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects, under a broader 15 billion yuan pledge for an investment platform. The fund will leverage Hong Kong's financial expertise to explore investment opportunities and provide financial support for BRI projects focusing on infrastructure and renewable energy.
Key Aspects
Partnership:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Silk Road Fund (a state-backed investment vehicle) signed an agreement to create the fund.
Purpose:
The fund aims to support projects within China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global development scheme connecting economies across Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Focus Areas:
Initial support will be directed towards infrastructure and renewable energy projects under the BRI.
Funding:
The initial phase of the deal involved a total investment of US$1 billion from both the HKMA and the Silk Road Fund.
Strategic Importance:
Hong Kong's role as a global financial hub, with its capital, information, and management expertise, will be used to identify and support promising onshore and offshore investment opportunities for the BRI.
This collaboration marks a significant step in channeling financial resources towards enhancing connectivity and fostering development across the BRI network, with Hong Kong serving as a key financial platform.