Market Position & IPOs - Hong Kong is regaining its global standing after facing challenges in recent years [1] - Hong Kong is now ahead of New York, London, and Mumbai in IPOs [1] - The Hang Seng Index is one of the best performing indices worldwide [2] Mainland China Influence - Much of the momentum comes from mainland China and Chinese companies seeking to raise capital [2] - Mainland Chinese investment into Hong Kong hits a record high this year [2] - Chinese talent is pouring into Hong Kong's job market [2] - Hong Kong has become the laboratory for much of China's experimentation, including internationalizing the use of the Renminbi [3] Economic Outlook - The city's real economy, including the property sector and retail, are still subdued [3] - The key question is whether this transformation will strengthen Hong Kong's role as an international financial capital or bind it more closely to China [3]

He says the relationship between the U.S. and China remains a very strong one. Is that how you see it. I may see a little more, let's say, dynamism in the US-China relationship over strength.But thank you so much for having me. I think it is interesting. I mean, even when we think about how Secretary Bessen described exactly those trade talks, he seemed to say they didn't talk much about trade, that this was mostly about this tick tock framework deal.And even even that alone speaks to, I think, some of the ...

Geopolitical Impact - Donald Trump's tariffs are reshaping Europe's stance on Chinese investment [1] - Some EU leaders are showing interest in welcoming Chinese capital and influence [1] Investment Climate - The evolving geopolitical landscape may lead to increased Chinese investment in Europe [1]