Key Davos test for Chan

Stacy Shi

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po is set to brief global leaders on Hong Kong's advantages at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from today to Friday.

Chan will be speaking at several keynote meetings, luncheons and dinners before returning on January 25.

Representatives from the Airport Authority, MTR Corp and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will also be present.

In his blog, Chan said global leaders will take this opportunity to learn about the latest developments in Hong Kong's political and economic landscape as well as gain insights into regional perspectives on key international issues.

"I will also take this opportunity to introduce to them the strategies and measures adopted by Hong Kong in various areas of development, and to actively promote Hong Kong's strengths and values as a super connector and super value-adder," Chan said.

"Amid the current tense geopolitical situation, various countries should consider and thoroughly discuss enhancing global cooperation to seize development opportunities brought about by artificial intelligence, innovation, and technology, while facilitating green transformation to tackle climate change challenges."

This year's meeting - themed "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age" - gathers 3,000 political, financial and business leaders from more than 100 countries and regions to address key global challenges.

Chan said that during last week's Asian Financial Forum, leaders from European and American financial institutions recognized Hong Kong's unmatched ability to connect them with markets in the mainland and around the world.

Likewise, representatives of countries from the Global South expressed interest in leveraging Hong Kong's diversified financing services to accelerate their infrastructure and economic development, facilitate green transformation and enhance disaster risk-sharing.