Chen Maobo: Hong Kong's economy is on a good path with positive prospects, which will help attract more international long-term capital investment.

According to the Wise Finance APP, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stated in his blog that in recent times, various international institutions have objectively recognized Hong Kong, reflecting a better understanding of Hong Kong's latest developments and future potential. Such judgments not only reflect the good economic fundamentals of Hong Kong, positive prospects, and stable public finances, but also indicate that actively communicating and explaining can help international institutions better understand Hong Kong's situation, development direction, and opportunities. Paul Chan Mo-po mentioned that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released a latest report, affirming Hong Kong's role as an international financial center and "super connector," and agreeing with various policy measures including the development of the Northern Metropolis area, which will help Hong Kong develop innovation and high-value-added services, support economic growth and economic structural transformation; Moody's and Fitch recently also confirmed Hong Kong's credit rating and "stable" outlook. He believes that such assessments and information can provide references for global investors and the business and financial community, helping attract more international long-term capital to invest in Hong Kong. He also mentioned that recent market trends confirm Hong Kong's attractiveness in terms of business environment and economic prospects; many institutions are establishing themselves or expanding their investments in Hong Kong, hiring more personnel and expanding offices, and launching more innovative services and products. In addition, Paul Chan Mo-po will soon embark on visits to three European destinations, including Paris, Brussels, and Zurich. He said he will attend a global ministerial conference on combating the financing of terrorism in Paris, discussing with representatives from over 80 countries and regions to strengthen cooperation and demonstrate Hong Kong's role as an international financial center in this regard. He will also meet with major financial institutions, private equity and venture capital fund representatives, and family office heads in these cities to deepen cooperation and attract investment.