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Is Hong Kong following Beijing’s lead and ousting Western tech?
Hong Kong is replacing Western technology with domestic alternatives as part of closer integration with mainland China, driven by geopolitical risks. US tech giants like Microsoft, once central to Hong Kong's digital infrastructure, now face competition in government sectors.
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