香港经济的“开门红”和“持续旺”

Economic Performance - The Hang Seng Index rose over 700 points, an increase of approximately 2.8%, marking the best start to a year since 2013, reflecting the vitality of Hong Kong's economy [2] - In 2025, Hong Kong's overall investment expenditure saw a real year-on-year increase of 4.3%, while private consumption expenditure grew by 2.1% [4] - The overall goods exports continued to show strong growth with a real year-on-year increase of 12.1%, and service exports expanded by 6.3% [4] - The forecast for real local GDP growth for 2025 was revised upward from 2%-3% to 3.2% [4] Financial Market Developments - The Hong Kong stock market continued its momentum with the listing of two AI model companies, with MiniMax seeing a first-day increase of over 109% [3] - In 2025, the IPO scale in Hong Kong more than doubled year-on-year, ranking first globally [3] - Net inflows into funds recognized by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong exceeded $41 billion in the first nine months of the previous year, an increase of over 1.5 times compared to the full year of 2024 [3] Innovation and Technology - Hong Kong is transitioning from traditional roles as a financial and shipping center to a "diversified innovation-driven economy" [5] - The Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone officially opened, hosting 60 enterprises, including several industry leaders [5] - Approximately 40% of Hong Kong enterprises have adopted AI and digital technologies, with 75.5% reporting significant improvements in operational efficiency [6] International Recognition and Business Environment - Hong Kong's status as a global financial center is solidified, ranking third in the Global Financial Centers Index and fourth in the World Talent Ranking [7] - The number of companies with headquarters in Hong Kong reached nearly 10,000, a historical high [3] - The Hong Kong government has actively engaged in international trade, achieving 59 cooperation agreements during trade missions to Qatar and Kuwait [7] Future Economic Outlook - The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce predicts a GDP growth of 2.7% for 2026, with nearly half of surveyed businesses holding a positive outlook for the economy over the next 12 months, a significant increase from 18.3% the previous year [8] - The year 2026 is seen as a pivotal year for aligning with the national "14th Five-Year Plan" and focusing on economic development and public welfare [8]