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03-12-2023, 09:05 PM
"Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said market indicators show Hong Kong remains a leading international financial centre despite concerns over the city’s appeal amid shrinking IPO proceeds.
The city leader, who is under US sanctions, also revealed on Saturday that he planned to visit Europe to explore business opportunities for Hong Kong, urging residents not to be too downbeat despite global economic headwinds. The visit would be his first to the continent as chief executive. “When talking about our [status of] being a financial centre in Hong Kong, first we should look at our strengths, weaknesses, risks and threats,” he said at an event celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Hong Kong News-Expo museum. “Intrinsically, we ourselves should understand clearly that we are brilliant [in this area].”"
The city leader, who is under US sanctions, also revealed on Saturday that he planned to visit Europe to explore business opportunities for Hong Kong, urging residents not to be too downbeat despite global economic headwinds. The visit would be his first to the continent as chief executive. “When talking about our [status of] being a financial centre in Hong Kong, first we should look at our strengths, weaknesses, risks and threats,” he said at an event celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Hong Kong News-Expo museum. “Intrinsically, we ourselves should understand clearly that we are brilliant [in this area].”"
