According to Odaily, Hong Kong Legislative Council member Yan Gang emphasized the importance of accelerating the development of the digital Hong Kong dollar to diversify financial products and enhance market influence. He noted that digital currency aligns with the digitalization of finance and has the potential to lead innovation in the fintech sector. By establishing more efficient payment and financial infrastructure, digital currency can improve the efficiency and convenience of the financial industry. Developing digital currency in Hong Kong could also attract more fintech and blockchain-related companies to the region, further promoting Hong Kong as an innovation hub in financial technology. This would enhance the technological content of Hong Kong's international financial center and elevate its status globally. Yan Gang suggested that the government should learn from mainland China's experience and collaborate closely with relevant mainland entities to expedite the digital Hong Kong dollar's progress and actively explore the advancement of the digital currency economy.