Summer Davos C-Suite Roundtable: A Curtain Raiser for APEC as Global Investors Align on the Future of the Greater Bay Area
Global business leaders gathered in Dalian to discuss the Greater Bay Area’s economic impact, focusing on Hong Kong’s strategic role as a financial, innovation, and talent hub for global markets.
Earlier this week, the South China Morning Post and the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (“HKIC”) co-hosted a special SCMP C-Suite roundtable event, featuring a keynote address from the Honourable Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, guest speakers Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer of the HKIC and Charles Lee, Vice Chair and Managing Partner of PwC. The event was held alongside the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) in Dalian, and supported by PwC.
The event brought together nearly 40 senior business leaders and investors from mainland China, Hong Kong and international markets including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, the United States, Europe and the Middle East to discuss ‘Curtain Raising for the APEC Leadership Summit: The Impact of the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong on the Global Economy.’
The Financial Secretary outlined Hong Kong’s latest economic priorities and reaffirmed the city’s role as an international financial centre, innovation and technology hub, and talent gateway connecting China with global markets. His remarks resonated strongly with an audience representing many of the world’s leading financial institutions, multinational corporations, technology companies and investment firms.
Insights were shared regarding strategies to strengthen Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness by investing in strategic industries, accelerating innovation, and fostering collaboration between capital, technology, and talent. Discussions also highlighted the importance of supporting the development of the local innovation ecosystem to reinforce the city’s position as a platform for global investment and future industries.
The discussion reflected the international interest in Hong Kong’s evolving role within the Greater Bay Area and served as a timely prelude to China’s APEC 2026 programme, encouraging a candid exchange of perspectives on investment, innovation, connectivity and regional growth.
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