QFC delegation concludes China visit with MoUs to expand Asia ties

The Qatar Financial Center (QFC) recently concluded a visit to China, signing two memorandums of understanding in Beijing and Hong Kong to bolster financial and trade ties with Asian markets. Led by QFC CEO Mansoor al-Khater, the delegation engaged with business leaders, investors, and participated in the 2026 Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong.

During the summit, al-Khater emphasized that future economic cooperation would expand beyond traditional infrastructure to encompass green energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. He outlined four key priorities for transforming these connections into enduring economic prospects: ensuring financial and commercial viability, fostering integrated ecosystems for implementation, diversifying capital sources, and cultivating skills and expertise for sustainable growth.

Al-Khater also underscored the increasing significance of digital infrastructure, including data infrastructure, digital financial systems, smart cities, and government platforms.

These developments, al-Khater suggested, could enable Qatar to attract companies interested in accessing Middle Eastern markets. The QFC could facilitate cross-border investments through its legal and regulatory framework and institutional structures, such as funds, holding companies, and treasury centers.

In Beijing, the QFC and the Beijing Financial Street Service Bureau signed a memorandum aimed at fostering collaboration between the two financial centers. This agreement facilitates the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and talent, as well as the development of joint projects. In Hong Kong, the QFC and the Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce signed another memorandum to strengthen relationships between the two business communities.

The agreement includes joint networking events, business-to-business meetings, and the sharing of information on market opportunities and sector developments. The QFC views these agreements as part of broader efforts to enhance economic relations with China and expand institutional partnerships and investment opportunities throughout Asia.