Core Viewpoint - The Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, Paul Chan, emphasized that the economic impact of the U.S. plan to impose tariffs on China will be minimal for Hong Kong, and the government has contingency plans in place while repositioning Hong Kong as a supply chain and trade financing hub [1] Group 1: Economic Impact and Trade Relations - The U.S. is Hong Kong's 4th or 5th largest export market, with the share of exports to the U.S. declining as Hong Kong expands exports to emerging markets such as ASEAN [1] - Local enterprises are adjusting their supply chains and industrial chains in response to geopolitical tensions [1] Group 2: Technology and Talent Attraction - The Northern Metropolis will serve as a platform to promote Hong Kong's technology industry, with the government implementing measures to attract strategic enterprises and talent [1] - Approximately 100 companies have been attracted to invest around $60 billion in Hong Kong over the coming years [1] - Talent immigration programs have received 530,000 applications, with 230,000 individuals already arriving in Hong Kong, which is deemed crucial for the future economic growth of the region [1]