Tech experts in Hong Kong make digital certificate progress for city’s trade with Shandong province

Despite competition, Hong Kong’s tech experts are making headway in pushing for their digital certificate called e-Cert to be used in the city’s trade with mainland economic powerhouse Shandong province.

Online transactions can leave consumers nervous absent a certificate of authenticity, and the development came as the inaugural China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai on Monday.

Eva Chan Yuen-wah, vice-chairwoman of the consortium’s eID committee, voiced excitement realising that Zhang Zhongjun, a senior official from Shandong’s industry and information technology department, was among those visiting her firm’s booth on Monday.

“The expo is a good platform,” Chan said. “Zhang told us he could deliver the proposal to Beijing in a few days.”