Group 1 - The forum "Global Economic and Trade Changes: China's Growth and Bay Area Opportunities" was held in Hong Kong, gathering nearly 300 global leaders from politics, business, and academia to discuss Hong Kong's unique positioning in national development strategies [2] - The China Torch Programme, initiated 37 years ago, aims to accelerate the transformation of technological achievements into market applications and build a high-tech ecosystem, aligning with the forum's focus on innovation and regional connectivity [4] - The Hong Kong government emphasized the city's resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, highlighting its unique advantages as an international hub, including bilingual talent, a free business environment, and a transparent intellectual property system [8] Group 2 - The forum featured a keynote speech analyzing the current international economic landscape, noting that global uncertainty has become the "new normal," and emphasizing the importance of navigating uncertainty for managers [10] - The shift in global supply chain dynamics towards a "China +1" strategy indicates a move away from globalization, positioning Hong Kong as a strategic platform to assist Chinese enterprises in global expansion [11] - The forum's activities included visits to Goldman Sachs and technology companies, reflecting the commitment to fostering deep cooperation between academia and industry, and promoting the integration of management education with business development [11]