Belt and Road Summit 2021: Driving Growth through Fostering Regional and International Trade
The sixth Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close on the 2nd of September 2021. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s summit was changed to an online event. The virtual platform helped to overcome geographical boundaries, with more than 18,000 viewers from more than 80 countries and regions attending the summit.
Belt and Road Summit: Connecting the Belt and Road through Cultural and Business Collaboration
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned as a hub for Belt and Road cultural exchange. This competitive edge is anchored by Hong Kong’s historic heritage as a bridge between East and West. Underpinned by its zero customs duty, value-added tax and estate duty on artworks, Hong Kong has emerged as a global art auction and trading centre.
(Mr Francis Belin, President, Asia Pacific, Christie’s)
Belt and Road Summit 2021: Capital Raising and Financing through Hong Kong
Capturing historic opportunity from the Belt & Road Initiative and cross-border development of the Greater Bay Area requires major investment. With an unparalleled financial services platform, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to serve the significant funding needs created by cross border investments and infrastructure projects in emerging markets.
(Professor KC Chan, Chairman of WeLab Bank and Senior Advisor of WeLab)
Belt and Road Summit 2021: “Greener” Bay Area: through the Sustainable Finance Lens
Green and sustainable development is one of the top strategic priorities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). As an international financial centre and green finance hub, Hong Kong is well-positioned to offer the needed green finance solutions for accelerating the sustainable development of the GBA.
(Mr Ed Lam, Chief Executive Officer, LFX)
Belt and Road Summit 2021: Fostering Post-pandemic International Infrastructure Cooperation
The whole RCEP region is poised to become the world’s new centre for development, injecting strong momentum for regional economic recovery and integrated development. As a result, RCEP and BRI will complement and facilitate each other in achieving joint development.
(Mr Pang Yat Ting Dominic, Chairman, Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Limited)
Belt and Road Summit: Going Green from the First Bite
Mr David Yeung, Founder & CEO, Green Monday, shared how everyone can make an effort towards sustainable future. ESG is one of the focus of Belt and Road Initiative, and David’s success illustrated how small businesses and start-ups can be a part of promoting green development along the Belt and Road.
(Mr David Yeung, Founder & CEO, Green Monday)
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