Hong Kong is vital link to world, where China anchors its trust: John Lee
At South China Morning Post’s China Conference, chief executive says city promises security, development amid shifting geopolitical landscape
Hong Kong is a vital link that the world can rely on for security and development amid a shifting geopolitical landscape, as it connects the globe with China’s growth certainty and stability in investment, the city’s leader has said.
“Hong Kong is the ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value-adder’ that links the world with opportunities from China’s growth certainties. A link you can always bank on,” Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said in his keynote speech at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference 2025 on Tuesday.
“Amid an ever-changing geopolitical landscape and constantly escalating uncertainties, Hong Kong is the place that promises security and development. This certainty of safety and development is precisely what a world of investors needs and thirsts for.”
The China Conference, with the theme of “Where Capital Meets Innovation” and mainly sponsored by Manulife, attracted more than 650 in-person attendees, 11 of whom were diplomats, and 300 online participants.
Lee also mentioned China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, which concluded its maiden visit to Hong Kong on Monday.
He said that the strike fleet was “more than a display of maritime strength”, adding that it showcased “China’s commitment to peacekeeping and regional stability”.