陈茂波：推动发行人把稳定币应用推展至不同场景

Group 1 - Hong Kong's stablecoin legislation will take effect on August 1, aiming to create a favorable market environment and necessary regulatory measures to promote the application of stablecoins in various scenarios [1] - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to invest in risk investment funds focused on emerging markets in Asia, supporting green transformation and infrastructure development [1][2] - Hong Kong's exports increased by 15.5% year-on-year, marking 15 consecutive months of positive growth, with significant increases in exports to Vietnam (59%), Japan (20%), and mainland China (18%) [3] Group 2 - The global South, including Asia, is increasingly favoring the use of local currencies for trade settlements, with China being the world's largest trading nation since 2017, accounting for 12.5% of global trade last year [4] - Hong Kong is enhancing its role as the largest offshore RMB business hub by improving RMB liquidity and optimizing financial infrastructure to support financing, payment, investment, and fund allocation needs [4] - The potential of fintech in cross-border trade is significant, aiming to address long-standing issues of slow payment speeds and high costs, with stablecoins offering cost-effective alternatives for payment and capital market activities [4] Group 3 - The visit to Tianjin included representatives from over 20 startups in various fields such as AI, robotics, and fintech, aiming to explore collaboration and resource sharing with local enterprises [5] - The deepening integration of the Asian region is a crucial and irreversible economic development trend, presenting opportunities for Hong Kong to contribute to regional prosperity [6]