Chan Mo-po: Deeply felt the concern and support from central government ministries and agencies for Hong Kong

Hong Kong SAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan today (22nd) stated that during his recent visit to Beijing, he met with multiple central ministries and financial regulatory agencies to have in-depth discussions on macroeconomic conditions, the current state and development of financial markets, and how Hong Kong can better play its role during the new stage of the country’s 14th Five-Year Plan. Paul Chan and his delegation deeply felt the concern, understanding, and support from various ministries and agencies regarding Hong Kong, and also realized that a more accurate understanding of the country’s development direction, key areas, and strategies is necessary to help Hong Kong accelerate integration into and serve the overall national development, leveraging its own advantages to maximize its role.

Paul Chan pointed out that during these days of exchanges with guests from different regions and markets, they all agree that Hong Kong is vibrant and is entering a period of strategic opportunity. Compared to other financial centers, Hong Kong benefits from the country’s solid security guarantees and its status as a free port under “One Country, Two Systems.” In the face of a complex and changing international geopolitical environment, more and more investors, capital, and talent see Hong Kong as a rare “safe haven” and investment destination. Capital, enterprises, and talent are accelerating their convergence here. We must seize this window of opportunity to accelerate our high-quality development and let the international community better understand Hong Kong’s unique advantages and opportunities. (Voice of the Greater Bay Area)