Hong Kong is striving to become an art trading hub by studying financing and talent policies, while the world’s first airport art storage facility is set to open in late 2026. This was revealed today by Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui as guest of honor at the ArtCan Award 2025 and forum, held at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. The art storage facility is part of the airport city Skytopia under the Airport Authority Hong Kong. Law added that art events can be held at AsiaWorld-Expo—also operated by AAHK—and that cooperation with Art Basel will be deepened to secure Hong Kong’s role as its sole Asian host. According to MDRi, Hong Kong’s art auction market share outperformed London’s in 2025, ranking only behind New York. Looking ahead to 2026, the bureau plans to enrich the arts ecosystem with refreshed themes, a flagship long-term performance scheme featuring dramas such as “Storm Riders” and the “McDull” stage play, and ongoing encouragement for extended runs.