Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po began his visit to London on Tuesday, meeting with executives from a financial institution that plans to establish operations in Hong Kong.
Chan also held discussions with representatives of family offices from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, where he highlighted Hong Kong’s investment potential in the finance and innovation and technology (I&T) sectors, as well as the city’s growing ecosystem for philanthropy and impact investing.
He emphasized Hong Kong’s high-quality living environment and encouraged the attending institutions to set up a presence in the city.
In the evening, Chan delivered a keynote speech at the Hong Kong Dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. He stressed that the “one country, two systems” framework remains “the cornerstone of Hong Kong’s prosperity,” and noted that the city’s rule of law and common law system remain strong.
Chan said the finance and I&T sectors will continue to serve as major engines of future growth, with the Northern Metropolis positioned as a flagship platform for driving I&T development.
“Over the past year, international capital has continued to flow into Hong Kong, and more multinational enterprises have expanded their presence in the city — a clear reflection of international confidence in Hong Kong’s business environment,” he said.
He described Hong Kong’s development prospects as bright and welcomed more UK enterprises and professionals to invest, set up businesses, and explore opportunities in the city.
Chan also met Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Zheng Zeguang to exchange views on Hong Kong’s future development and Sino-UK relations.
