Hong Kong’s leader has urged the banking sector to support financing the city’s creation of a new economic engine in innovation and technology (I&T) while expanding offshore yuan business, a key area for aligning with national strategies.Speaking at the Hong Kong Association of Banks’ Distinguished Speaker Luncheon on Friday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu called for closer partnership between the government and banking sector in four areas.They comprise expanding offshore renminbi business, encouraging I&T through finance, developing commodity trading, and strengthening financial security and market integrity.
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FRI · 2026-09-04 · 07:15 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0904-109131
NSR-2026-0904-109131News Report·EN·Economic Impact
John Lee urges banks to finance city’s tech growth, expand offshore yuan business
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee urged the banking sector to support the city's innovation and technology (I&T) growth and expand its offshore yuan business. Speaking at the Hong Kong Association of Banks' Distinguished Speaker Luncheon on Friday, Lee outlined four areas for closer government-banking partnership.
Simpson CheungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-04 · 07:15 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee urged the banking sector to support the city's innovation and technology (I&T) growth and expand its offshore yuan business. Speaking at the Hong Kong Association of Banks' Distinguished Speaker Luncheon on Friday, Lee outlined four areas for closer government-banking partnership. These include developing the offshore renminbi market, financing I&T initiatives, promoting commodity trading, and enhancing financial security and market integrity. The call aims to foster a new economic engine for Hong Kong and align with national strategies.
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John Lee called for closer partnership between the government and banking sector in four areas: expanding offshore renminbi business, encouraging I&T through finance, developing commodity trading, and strengthening financial security and market integrity.
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John Lee urged the banking sector to expand offshore yuan business.
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Hong Kong's leader urged the banking sector to support financing the city's creation of a new economic engine in innovation and technology.
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Expanding offshore yuan business is a key area for aligning with national strategies.
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