Luncheon with the Chief Executive
On the afternoon of 10 October, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee addressed a full house at the annual Hong Kong Business Community Joint Luncheon, joined by industry leaders, local and international chambers of commerce, Consuls General and business executives.
His lively speech touched upon key initiatives from the 2025 Policy Address, from accelerating the development of the Northern Metropolis to championing AI and data science and strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a global education hub.
During the Q&A session afterwards, the Chief Executive reiterated his support for local enterprises when asked how the Government would assist Hong Kong businesses to go global.
“I will always help my ‘family members,’” he stated, pointing to the injection of HK$1.43 billion into the BUD Fund and the launch of the "Economic and Trade Express" to help SMEs expand overseas. He also discussed the vital importance of tapping into diverse markets and strengthening relations with Southeast Asia and the Middle East amid changing trading patterns.
Thanking the business community for their steadfast support and tireless efforts to buoy the economy, he nodded to Hong Kong’s dynamism and unique spirit – “Work hard, play hard, eat hard and spend hard” – drawing loud applause from the audience.
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