To foster a greater global interest in the Metaverse, Meta is collaborating with individuals in Hong Kong, focusing on community involvement and innovation.

Meta plans to offer hands-on, engaging digital experiences for the 7.4 million residents of Hong Kong, aimed at exploring their perceptions of the Metaverse and its practical applications in everyday life.

As SCMP reported Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is set to collaborate with various local businesses to offer immersive virtual experiences. The tech giant intends to host VR exhibitions across cafes and art venues throughout the city, while also providing training for educators and students on the use of augmented reality technologies in education. Furthermore, Meta will partner with local creators to exchange ideas and content. NFT projects on Instagram .

Hong Kong occupies a pivotal position within the technological landscape of the Asia-Pacific region, and Meta is dedicated to stimulating both economic growth and technological advancement in the area. said George Chen, who oversees public policy for Meta in Greater China, Mongolia, and Central Asia, is leading these efforts.

Meta's vision is to create a comprehensive Metaverse where individuals can connect, collaborate, have fun, and essentially live alternative lives. The company recently unveiled plans to roll out Horizon Home, a new virtual space, along with the Quest 2 headset, designed to enhance social interactions within the virtual realm.

Next year, Meta  plans To broaden its reach in Europe, Meta has announced the establishment of the Metaverse Academy in France, aiming to educate more people about the possibilities within the Metaverse.

Animoca Brands, a major player in Hong Kong's blockchain development scene and the creator of the popular game The Sandbox, is committed to maintaining a decentralized model that empowers users to govern their virtual realms. In contrast, Meta employs a more centralized business framework, which has led to criticism within the Web3 community.

Yat Siu, the executive chairman of Animoca Brands, recently emphasized that they are making significant investments to foster the open Metaverse, expressing urgency in their mission because they believe the primary threat stems from centralized entities like Facebook and Tencent, which fundamentally conflict with the ideals of an open metaverse. said  in April.

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