Hong Kong will step up support for belt and road enterprises seeking to expand into new markets and tap regional growth, reinforcing its role as a pivotal business hub and platform for deeper exchanges, the city’s financial chief has said.In his weekly blog on Sunday, Paul Chan Mo-po also pointed to strong growth in emerging markets and developing economies in recent years, citing International Monetary Fund projections of a further 3.8 per cent and 4.5 per cent expansion respectively over the coming two years.“The gradual relocation of mainland China’s industrial chains towards belt and road regions is a response to this reality,” he wrote.
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SUN · 2026-09-06 · 10:06 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0906-109703
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Hong Kong to propel belt and road market expansion, finance chief says
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, announced that the city will increase its support for Belt and Road enterprises aiming to expand into new markets and capitalize on regional growth. This initiative aims to solidify Hong Kong's position as a key business hub and a platform for enhanced exchanges.
Ng Kang-chungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-06 · 10:06 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, announced that the city will increase its support for Belt and Road enterprises aiming to expand into new markets and capitalize on regional growth. This initiative aims to solidify Hong Kong's position as a key business hub and a platform for enhanced exchanges. Chan highlighted the robust growth observed in emerging markets and developing economies, referencing IMF projections of 3.8% and 4.5% expansion respectively in the coming two years. He also noted that the relocation of mainland China's industrial chains towards Belt and Road regions is a strategic response to this economic landscape.
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The gradual relocation of mainland China’s industrial chains towards belt and road regions is a response to market realities.
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Hong Kong will reinforce its role as a pivotal business hub and platform for deeper exchanges.
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Hong Kong will step up support for belt and road enterprises seeking to expand into new markets and tap regional growth.
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Emerging markets and developing economies are projected to expand by 3.8% and 4.5% respectively over the coming two years.
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