Edward Yau: The economic outlook in Hong Kong is positive, which will help attract more international long-term capital investment.

On the 17th, the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Paul Chan, expressed in a blog post that recent objective recognition from different international organizations reflects a better understanding of Hong Kong's latest developments and future potential. These recognitions not only reflect the positive economic outlook and prospects of Hong Kong but also help attract more international long-term capital investment in Hong Kong. Chan stated that the International Monetary Fund recently published a new report, affirming Hong Kong's role as an international financial center and "super-connector", and acknowledging that various policy measures including the development of the Northern metropolis are helpful for Hong Kong to develop innovative technology and high value-added services, support economic growth and economic structural transformation. International rating agencies Moody's and Fitch also confirmed Hong Kong's credit rating and "stable" outlook.