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HK crucial in helping firms go global: FS

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said an upcoming Belt and Road Summit would reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a critical hub for helping enterprises go global. This year’s summit will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Wednesday and Thursday. Writing in his weekly blog, Chan said this year’s Belt and Road Summit would introduce a new session – a dedicated…

Financial Secretary Paul Chan emphasized Hong Kong's crucial role in assisting firms in going global during an upcoming Belt and Road Summit. Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, this year's summit will feature a dedicated Go Global Chapter to support mainland enterprises in expanding their business overseas.

Chan highlighted the summit's focus on various sectors such as energy, artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy, and urban development, aiming to foster exchanges and collaboration. The government's GoGlobal Task Force has already facilitated the establishment or expansion of over 300 mainland companies in the Special Administrative Region since its inception last year.

Chan expressed optimism that Hong Kong can further aid Belt and Road enterprises in market development, cost reduction, and unlocking their growth potential.

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