Published : 2024-12-29
Updated : 2025-02-12
As our country is further deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernisation, how could Hong Kong proactively integrate into the overall development of the country?
In the light of the accelerated growth of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative, how could Hong Kong, as a “super-connector”, leverage the emerging opportunities?
Given the 14th Five-Year Plan has supported the development of Hong Kong in eight key areas, how could Hong Kong reinforce its international positioning?
Our Hong Kong Foundation has produced a special programme, “Konnecting the World”, on its 10th anniversary to explore new positions of Hong Kong in today’s new era with leaders from all walks of life. From Hong Kong, connecting the world.
【EP09: Building a Trade Gateway for Win-Win Collaboration】
Hong Kong's reputation for an efficient, free, and open market environment has attracted many investors across the globe.
In addition to being a trade partner of ASEAN, over the past decade since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong has shown its importance as a bridge and a platform and has become a crucial gateway for Mainland enterprises to explore the international market.
In the future, what roles will Hong Kong play to contribute to the smooth flow of regional trade?
【EP08: Passing Historical Torch to Show Social Diversity】
Hong Kong is an ideal place for historical research. With its unique historical background and Chinese and Western cultures are deeply intertwined, creating a multicultural society.
Valuing our history, interpreting the past and understanding the present. Hong Kong has always been closely intertwined with the development of our country.
Hong Kong Chronicles precisely documents the Hong Kong's history and development, geographical features, cultural, etc. for tracing, transcribing, and preserving historical information.
In 2019, Our Hong Kong Foundation established Hong Kong Chronicles Institute to undertake the unprecedented task of compiling the Hong Kong Chronicles series and share the 7,000-year history of Hong Kong with the world.
【EP07: Transformation Opportunities for the Financial Hub】
Hong Kong is widely recognised as a world-leading international financial centre. Despite this, it has been facing ever greater competition from the other cities and regions.
"Our Hong Kong Foundation–Dah Sing Bank Greater Bay Area Industry Development Index 2024" suggested that, to strengthen the advantages and increase the competitiveness of the financial services industry, green and digitalisation are the two major future directions.
How could Hong Kong leverage its existing strengths to embrace transformation and seize opportunities?
【EP06: Mega Events Capital Turns on the Charm of Tourism】
Hong Kong is not only a popular travel destination, but also a vital platform for Asia's mega events.
As visitors’ travelling preference and consumption patterns evolve in recent years, how can Hong Kong leverage its traditional strengths and innovation to give new impetus to revive the industry?
【EP05: Research Collaboration: Outstanding Innovation and Technology Hub】
Hong Kong, as a leading hub for innovation and technology (I&T) in Asia, not only boasts a vibrant I&T ecosystem but is also the home of many technology companies and start-ups.
Hong Kong is striving to accelerate technological innovation to reinforce its position as an international I&T hub.
Facing the evolving global dynamics of science and technology competition, how could the city leverage its existing advantages to advance I&T development and collaborate with the Mainland and internationally for a brighter future?
【EP04: International Education Hub for Nurturing Talent】
An authoritative overseas study has previously ranked the world's universities, 5 of the Hong Kong's universities have been ranked in the world's top 100. In the Asian university rankings, Hong Kong is proud to have 11 institutions on the list.
Hong Kong has a world-renowned higher education system. The Government is fully committed to developing Hong Kong into an international hub for higher education and promoting the "Study in Hong Kong" brand globally.
In addition to providing scholarships, what methods can education institutions use to attract more non-local students to study in Hong Kong?
Given the competition from overseas and Mainland higher education institutions, how should Hong Kong utilise its internationalisation and geographical advantages to enhance the competitiveness of its institutions?
【EP03: Financial Hub Elevating Traditional Advantages】
Hong Kong is renowned as an international financial centre, which is a prime location for financial services and a base for many financial institutions.
Hong Kong is actively consolidating and enhancing its competitive advantages, and strengthening its position as the global offshore Renminbi business hub. How can Hong Kong leverage its traditional strengths to further upgrade and go global together with national enterprises?
【EP02: Cultural Diversity Drives Oriental Pearl's Prosperity】
From the locals' everyday lives to the arts and humanities, every corner of this vibrant oriental pearl shines with East-meets-West.
The Government is actively promoting cultural development to establish Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange and reinforce Hong Kong's leading position in the international arts and culture. How can Hong Kong leverage its advantages and seize opportunities to be a long-term cultural metropolis?
【EP01: Meditation Capital Settles Commercial Conflicts】
It is not always necessary to refer a dispute to litigation. Alternatively, arbitration, mediation and other methods can be employed, particularly in the case of commercial disputes.
Hong Kong has been actively complementing national policies to establish itself as a leading centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region. What measures can be taken to position Hong Kong as the preferred destination for international dispute resolution?