HK blueprint 'gives investors the certainty they seek'

Chief Executive John Lee emphasized on Tuesday that Hong Kong could provide global investors with the certainty, clarity, and confidence they seek at a time when global finance is undergoing significant structural changes. Addressing the Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit, Lee highlighted that Hong Kong's first five-year blueprint had established clear developmental directions, offering markets the stability they value most.

In a rapidly evolving world, where blockchain, tokenization, and AI are transforming financial infrastructure, productivity, labor markets, and competition, Lee stressed that the roadmap set by Hong Kong's development plan provides a transparent guide on the city's path forward. He invited the summit attendees to consider this roadmap as their own.

Lee stressed that as Hong Kong revisits its strategic plans, the city's competitive edge will be preserved under the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle. He also mentioned attending the Apec Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, where he aims to boost regional economic cooperation.

Vice Premier He Lifeng added that Hong Kong's development has always aligned with the nation, with ensuring the city's sound growth being a key strategic consideration for the central government. Through a video address, He urged Hong Kong to leverage its advantages under the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework. He further highlighted the SAR's commitment to deepening and expanding exchanges and cooperation with the world in areas such as economy, technology, and culture, providing greater convenience and better opportunities for international capital, institutions, and talent to engage in entrepreneurship and development.

The central government expressed its confidence in Hong Kong's five-year blueprint, vowing to support the city's unique status and advantages in the long term, creating a more competitive free and open economic environment, and providing broader space for future development.