Core Insights - The "Southern Finance Forum 2025" will be held on December 5-6 in Guangzhou, focusing on the theme "The Power of Consensus - Innovation Surge, China's Asset Revaluation" [1][6] Group 1: Outbound Strategy - The concept of "not going abroad means going out of business" has gained traction since early last year, emphasizing the importance of outbound strategies for companies [3][8] - Outbound strategies can be categorized into two models: light and heavy. Notable shifts include a transition from light to heavy models, from product export to production capacity export, and from individual to cluster exports [3][8] - Data indicates that 60% of companies have chosen Hong Kong as their destination for outbound expansion, with many not only listing there but also investing directly [3][8] Group 2: Hong Kong as a Strategic Hub - Hong Kong is identified as the primary choice for outbound enterprises, serving as a center or headquarters for many companies over the past decade [3][8] - In October, the Hong Kong government established a dedicated task force for mainland enterprises going abroad, providing a "one-stop" service to facilitate their expansion, not just in Southeast Asia but globally [3][8] - Hong Kong's advantages include being a "three-center and one-highland," leveraging the "one country, two systems" policy to enhance its status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center, as well as a hub for high-end talent [3][8] Group 3: Talent Acquisition - Companies are encouraged to "set sail for Hong Kong" and recruit local talent, with over 1,000 outstanding students graduating annually from the Chinese University of Hong Kong's business school, making them ideal candidates for recruitment [4][9] - It is emphasized that Chinese enterprises have reached a strategic phase for outbound expansion and should leverage the unique advantages of the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong [4][9]
香港中文大学马旭飞:呼吁内地企业“拼船香港”,利用好香港特色优势
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-05 07:15