International Forum on China's Economy and Policy 2025 successfully held (with photos)
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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, and member of the Leading Party Members' Group and Secretary-General, Chinese Academy of Social Science, Dr Zhao Zhimin, delivered welcoming remarks at the Forum. Columbia University Professor and Nobel Memorial Prize laureate in Economic Sciences Professor Joseph E Stiglitz and the Head of the CEPU, Dr Stephen Wong, took part in a fireside chat. Philip H Knight Professor Emeritus of Management, Graduate School of Business, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and Nobel Memorial Prize laureate in Economic Sciences Professor Michael Spence also delivered a special address.
Mr Lee said, "Our country is solidly on a path of high-quality development, creating a stable platform for global growth. As part of this national endeavour, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is proud to contribute its unique advantages, which also enable us to play a critical role in global economic transformations. Under the 'one country, two systems' principle, Hong Kong enjoys the dual advantage of having both national and global opportunities. In these times of economic uncertainty, Hong Kong, as a 'super connector' and 'super value-adder', builds bridges for a world of mutual opportunity, offering a market-friendly business environment. We are working now, proactively, to align ourselves with the 15th Five-Year Plan, fulfil Hong Kong's responsibilities and seize the plentiful opportunities there for us."
In addition, the Forum included three panel discussion sessions, with the first session in the morning focusing on Global Significance of China’s New Development Plan. The remaining two sessions were held in the afternoon with focused discussions on The New Development Landscape of Hong Kong and The Integrated Symbiosis of Regional Economies in the World. Academician, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Dr Cai Fang; Vice Director, Economic Committee of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former Vice Minister, Development Research Center of the State Council, Dr Liu Shijin; member of the Standing Committee, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the Chairman, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong, Dr Jonathan Choi; member, International Advisory Council, National Financial Regulatory Administration Mr Andrew Sheng; Academician of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Dr Zhang Yuyan; Council Chairman, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Foreign Member, US National Academy of Engineering, Professor Harry Shum; the Chairman, Fosun International, Mr Guo Guangchang; the Chairman, Vital Technology Group, Mr Zhu Shihui; Dean and Professor, School of Business, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Professor He Dexu; the Managing Director and member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum, Ms Neo Gim Huay; the Director, the Institute for European Policymaking, Bocconi University, Professor Daniel Gros; the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, Mr Victor Chu; and the Chairman, Europe-Asia Center, former Under-Secretary-General, United Nations, and former Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, Mr Erik Solheim, also spoke at the Forum. The Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Philip Wong Kennedy Wong Professor in Political Economy, the University of Hong Kong, Professor Richard Wong; the Executive Director, Lau Chor Tak Institute of Global Economics and Finance and Associate Professor of Economics, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Terence Chong; and the Chairman, Fung Investments, Dr Victor Fung, were the moderators for the three panel discussion sessions respectively.
Dr Wong said, "At this pivotal juncture following the victorious conclusion of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan, against the backdrop of accelerating global transformations unseen in a century, the CEPU has once again collaborated with two high-level think tanks affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Together with three world-leading university think tanks in Hong Kong, we have jointly organised this International Forum. The Forum establishes a platform with international influence for high-level dialogue and exchange among the academic community, business leaders and think tanks. Renowned speakers from the United States, Europe, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and across the globe have been invited. This initiative serves a dual purpose: to deepen international exchanges and co-operation for local think tanks, thereby enhancing their global influence; and to explore international and national economic development trends, uncovering Hong Kong's unique advantage as a bridge connecting the Chinese Mainland and the world. This will accelerate Hong Kong's integration into and contribution to the broader National Development landscape."
Around 600 participants attended the Forum including experts, academics and personnel from overseas institutions in Hong Kong as well as representatives from think tanks, the business sector, professional bodies and local and foreign chambers of commerce.
Ends/Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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