At the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong this week, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng delivered a powerful video address outlining fresh development opportunities for the special administrative region.
Drawing on recommendations from the recently adopted blueprint for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (20262030), He Lifeng painted a brighter future for Hong Kong. He noted that during the outgoing 14th Five-Year Plan (20212025), the support of the central government on the Chinese mainland helped Hong Kong leverage its unique position to drive national reform and secure its own stability and growth.
Looking ahead, He urged Hong Kong to step up its role in global financial governance by participating in research, promoting governance reforms and connecting regional markets with the wider world. He said Hong Kong should actively join hands in reshaping global finance, emphasizing the SAR’s strengths as an international financial hub.
He Lifeng also pledged that China will expand its high-standard institutional opening up and cooperate with other economies to tackle global economic and trade challenges. By upholding a healthy and stable international economic order, he said China aims to inject fresh momentum and confidence into a world economy facing uncertainties.
As Hong Kong prepares to embrace this new phase, young entrepreneurs and changemakers are watching closely. With a clearer roadmap and growing support, the stage is set for the city to write its next chapter on the global finance stage.
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He Lifeng stresses new significant development opportunities for HK
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