Group 1 - Hong Kong is actively expanding its financial value chain, focusing on creating an international gold trading market and establishing a commodities trading ecosystem [1] - The meeting between Hong Kong's Secretary for Financial Services and the Canadian Deputy Minister of Finance highlighted the potential for cooperation in the gold market and virtual assets, addressing challenges posed by unilateralism and protectionism [1] - Hong Kong has been recognized as a reliable partner for Canada due to its efficient policy mechanisms and robust financial market amidst global economic uncertainties [1] Group 2 - Hong Kong was included in the London Metal Exchange's global warehouse network in January, with seven approved warehouses established within four months to serve global base metal traders [2] - The government aims to integrate the real economy with Web3 innovations, introducing a licensing system for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers while promoting the rapid development of Web3 and digital assets under a balanced regulatory framework [2]

陈茂波：合资格大宗商品贸易活动半税优惠条例将尽快提交立法会 金十数据5月21日讯，香港财政司司长陈茂波表示，行政长官去年施政报告提出，建立大宗商品交易生 态圈，今年1月香港获伦敦金属交易所纳入全球仓库网络内许可交付地点，使仓储设施更接近内地工业 中心和消费中心，他形容进度良好，至今已经有7个仓库获得许可，最快今年7月起陆续投入营运，特区 政府会继续推展政策，推动相关发展，为合资格大宗商品贸易活动提供半税优惠的条例草案，将尽快提 交立法会。 ...