The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host the 10th Belt and Road Summit on September 10 and 11, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced that the summit will bring together over 90 senior officials and business leaders from 18 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries and regions. The event will focus on exploring cooperation and vast business opportunities in areas such as investment and financing, innovation and technology, infrastructure, shipping and logistics, and professional services.
In his blog post on September 7, 2025, Mr. Chan highlighted that since its inception in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative has grown into one of the world’s largest and most extensive platforms for international economic cooperation, delivering tangible benefits to participating countries and regions. China has signed over 230 BRI cooperation agreements with more than 150 countries and 30 international organizations. According to the World Bank, BRI-related investments are projected to lift 7.6 million people out of extreme poverty and 32 million out of moderate poverty in participating countries by 2030.
Hong Kong’s Role in Promoting Transition Finance and BRI Development
Mr. Chan emphasized Hong Kong’s active contributions to the BRI, particularly in the financial sector. Over the past two years, Hong Kong has facilitated mutual listings of exchange products with Middle Eastern financial markets, fostering two-way capital flows. Last week, a development bank from Central Asia issued renminbi dim sum bonds in Hong Kong for the first time. Additionally, Hong Kong has been promoting transition finance to support regional green development. Since 2021, the city has issued seven catastrophe bonds worth over US$800 million to mitigate losses from natural disasters in Asia and the Americas. By securitizing infrastructure debt, Hong Kong has also helped regions attract more funding to accelerate infrastructure development.
Global Governance Initiatives and the Vision for a Shared Future
Against the backdrop of global challenges, including geopolitical conflicts, unilateralism, protectionism, and trade tensions, Mr. Chan noted that President Xi Jinping has proposed several initiatives to address these issues: the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative. These initiatives, while distinct, share common principles of mutual respect, equal participation, mutual benefit, and true multilateralism through consultation, joint construction, and shared benefits. They aim to build a global community with a shared future.
Quoting President Xi, Mr. Chan stated, “Temporary strength lies in power, but enduring success lies in justice.” He emphasized that moving toward a fairer, more equitable, and mutually beneficial global governance framework, and building a more sustainable world, reflects the universal aspirations of humanity and the unstoppable tide of history. Hong Kong, as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” linking mainland China with the international community, is well-positioned to contribute significantly to national development strategies while unlocking new opportunities for its own growth.
The 10th Belt and Road Summit is set to reinforce Hong Kong’s pivotal role in advancing the BRI and fostering global cooperation for a sustainable and prosperous future.