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Today, the world is undergoing changes of a scale not seen in a century, and the pace is accelerating. Geopolitical dynamics are becoming more complex and fluid, while the global division of labour is steadily evolving toward deeper regional cooperation. At the same time, frontier technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), are fundamentally reshaping production systems, business models and consumption patterns. Under the dual pressures of climate change and energy security, the global transition to a greener economy is also gathering momentum. Against this backdrop, we must see today through the lens of posterity, remain firmly committed to technology and innovation, and accelerate the development of emerging and future industries.

This Wednesday (15 April) is the National Security Education Day. Across the country, themed activities are being held to help citizens better understand the vital importance of national security. In Hong Kong, the HKSAR Government and different sectors of the community are organising district-wide events to deepen public understanding of the nation’s development and achievements, and to highlight the close, mutually reinforcing relationship between development and security.

As the first quarter of 2026 passed, the global landscape remains complex and highly fluid. The conflicts in the Middle East continue to weigh on the market sentiment. This external backdrop has dragged on Hong Kong’s equity market: the Hang Seng Index is down around 2% year to date. Even so, trading has remained active. The average daily turnover in the first two months exceeded HK$260 billion, up 17% year on year. Entering March, market activities strengthened further, with average daily turnover surpassing HK$300 billion—more than 8% higher than the same period last year. The increased asset allocations to Hong Kong by investors amid heightened uncertainty suggests that they not only view the city as a reliable safe haven for capital, but are also encouraged by the abundant investment opportunities created by the steady growth in the Mainland's economy and a strong pipeline of quality companies choosing to list in Hong Kong.