Hong Kong Investment Summit: VP He Lifeng Pledges Central Support
Steadfast backing from the central government continues to anchor Hong Kong’s journey toward lasting stability and economic flourishing. This message was central to a video address delivered by Vice Premier He Lifeng at the Hong Kong International Financial Leaders Investment Summit, held over three days in the special administrative region.
He Lifeng noted that President Xi Jinping maintains a steadfast focus on the city’s long-term advancement. Thanks to consistent policy support, Hong Kong has experienced reinforced security, sustained wealth generation, and tangible improvements across economic and social sectors. The vice premier explained that Beijing’s forthcoming 15th Five-Year Plan incorporates specific strategies to enhance the territory’s market competitiveness and streamline its participation in national economic priorities.
Hong Kong has responded by crafting its inaugural five-year action plan, which mirrors the central government’s objectives. This synchronized approach is expected to deepen community cohesion, accelerate innovative enterprises, and inject new momentum into regional growth. He Lifeng reminded attendees that the special region’s prosperity is fundamentally connected to the mainland’s progress.
Beijing retains full trust in local leadership’s execution of the five-year agenda and its capacity to safeguard future development. The vice premier reiterated that central authorities will continue providing unwavering backing for Hong Kong’s enduring peace and wealth. By capitalizing on the One Country, Two Systems framework, he urged the city to uphold a highly open economic system, reinforce its financial infrastructure, and solidify its position as a leading global financial destination.
He emphasized that capital markets and financial services must continue empowering broader economic recovery, while Hong Kong assumes a more active role in national initiatives. Addressing the broader international context, He Lifeng observed that fluctuating global conditions have not altered the worldwide desire for harmony, economic progress, cooperative partnerships, and mutual benefit. China pledges to advance comprehensive opening-up measures and welcomes global nations to join in realizing the opportunities emerging from Chinese-style modernization. These collective efforts are designed to foster worldwide economic stability and shared prosperity.