直挂云帆济沧海 ——香港第十届“一带一路”高峰论坛综述

Core Insights - The 10th "Belt and Road" Summit in Hong Kong took place from September 10 to 11, attracting over 6,000 participants and more than 100 delegations to explore trade, investment, innovation, and green development opportunities [1] - The summit facilitated a record 50 government and corporate cooperation memorandums, highlighting Hong Kong's role as a functional platform for the "Belt and Road" initiative [1] Group 1: Investment and Trade - Hong Kong's direct investment in "Belt and Road" countries reached $133 billion in 2023, 3.6 times that of 2013, with an investment growth rate four times that of Hong Kong's overall foreign investment growth [3] - The merchandise trade volume between Hong Kong and "Belt and Road" countries is projected to exceed $276 billion in 2024, an approximately 80% increase since 2013, which is three times the growth rate of Hong Kong's overall merchandise trade [3] - As of the end of 2024, there are 1,400 companies from "Belt and Road" countries operating in Hong Kong, with 100 of them listed [3] Group 2: Government Initiatives and Collaborations - The Hong Kong government has signed free trade agreements with 14 "Belt and Road" countries and investment agreements with about 20 such economies [2] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to expand access for Hong Kong in finance, telecommunications, construction, and tourism sectors, and support Hong Kong in signing more free trade and investment agreements [4] - Central enterprises have established over 10,000 projects and institutions in more than 180 countries, with total overseas assets amounting to 9.6 trillion yuan [5] Group 3: Innovation and Technology - The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" cluster ranked first globally in the latest Global Innovation Index, reflecting the high recognition of the innovation capabilities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [7] - Hong Kong is actively developing into an international innovation and technology center, attracting mainland enterprises to set up R&D centers [7] - High-tech companies showcased innovations at the summit, including brain-computer interface technology and advanced cooling materials [6] Group 4: Regional Economic Ties - Hong Kong has successfully issued Islamic bonds three times, demonstrating its bond market's diversity and feasibility as a financing platform for the Islamic region [8] - The summit saw participation from Southeast Asian countries, with successful collaborations established between Chinese enterprises and local industrial parks [8] - The establishment of a representative office by a Cambodian bank in Hong Kong exemplifies the deepening economic ties between Hong Kong and Southeast Asian nations [8]