【Friday Beyond Spotlights III】 Honorable Paul Chan: Bolstering Hong Kong’s Competitive Strength

Hosted by Nick Chan, episode 2 of Season 3 features the Honorable Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, who has been serving the public in this role since 2017. Chan manages a large portfolio including the city’s finance with an annual government expenditure of approximately US$97 billion.

He shares valuable insights from participations in important international meetings, such as representing Hong Kong at the APEC leaders meeting, in Davos for the World Economic Forum and engaging with the World Trade Organization. Audiences can gain key takeaways from these significant gatherings, including top-level perspectives on multilateral co-operation and climate change.

Additionally, the episode explores Hong Kong’s role in the Mainland’s 14th National Five-Year Plan, with the motherland continuing to provide a positive influence on the global economy. Chan explains the city’s strengths, attractions and unique position in the global scene and elaborates on many proactive initiatives to open up new markets.

Chan also reflects on how Hong Kong serves as a springboard for businesses to access enormous market opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, ASEAN countries and the Middle East.