Xu Zhengyu: Will announce the latest plan to strengthen the construction of the central gold clearing system.

On January 14, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Christopher Hui, pointed out in his blog that Hong Kong will host the 19th annual Asia Financial Forum (AFF) from January 26 to 27, with the new addition of a "Global Industry Summit" for the first time. It is expected to attract over 3,600 participants from 60 countries and regions, with more than 80% being CEOs or senior decision-makers of businesses. The forum will cover topics such as global economic outlook, asset and wealth management, green finance, sustainable transformation, and will focus on how finance can better serve the real economy. The opening ceremony on the first day will focus on macroeconomic trends and multilateral cooperation, and will include a ceremony for the signing of a cooperation memorandum related to the development of the gold market. This is an important step in advancing the development of the gold market in Hong Kong, as the latest plans to strengthen the gold central clearing system will be announced to prepare for future connectivity with the mainland market. This not only aligns with the national strategy of building a strong financial country, but also provides global investors with better hedging and asset allocation tools, establishing Hong Kong as an international hub for gold trading. A special forum will also be held on the same day to analyze the latest trends in the global gold market and provide investors with forward-looking insights. The second day's Global Industry Summit signifies a significant upgrade to the forum's content. The summit will focus on industries with high growth potential, including artificial intelligence and technology, biomedicine, Siasun Robot & Automation, new consumption, and green energy, through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and project matching, promoting domestic enterprises to "go global" and international enterprises to "come in." As a two-way platform, Hong Kong will help companies seek new opportunities in the global value chain, promote industrial upgrading and innovative development. This aligns with the emphasis on innovation-driven and higher-level opening up in the "14th Five-Year Plan," aiming to promote self-reliant technological innovation and sustainable growth. Furthermore, the forum will feature an "AFF Deal-making" zone, providing one-on-one project matching and investment exchange in key industries such as environmental energy, financial technology, consumer goods, Shenzhen Kaifa Technology, and medical technology. The exhibition area will also present various themed exhibitions, including the "FutureGreen Showcase" showcasing global green financial solutions, the "InnoVenture Salon" focusing on startup companies, and the "Global Investment Zone" promoting investment opportunities in various countries. As the "14th Five-Year Plan" launches, Hong Kong is actively integrating into the country's overall development and ensuring that finance better serves the real economy, supporting innovation and sustainable development.