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今晚深夜，我將啟程前往巴黎、布魯塞爾和蘇黎世，先是出席在巴黎舉行的打擊恐怖份子融資全球部長級會議，與八十多個國家和地區的代表商討加強合作，展示香港作為國際金融中心在這方面的承擔；然後，在上述城市與歐洲的主要金融機構、私募和創投基金代表，以及家族辦公室負責人會面，深化合作、招商引資。

Across the world’s major bay-area economic clusters, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is unique in combining three distinctive strengths: cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, a comprehensive high-end manufacturing ecosystem, and an international financial centre. This powerful combination of “AI + manufacturing + finance” places Hong Kong in an ideal position during the 15th Five-Year Plan period to assume a strategic role and perform two key functions: industrial synergy and regulatory alignment. In particular, Hong Kong can serve as an international gateway for emerging industries seeking to establish a presence in the GBA, as well as a platform for exchange and conversion through which domestic and international standards can be aligned and mutually referenced.

As Hong Kong enters the third day of the Golden Week holiday, the city remains vibrant, with strong foot traffic and a positive business atmosphere. According to Immigration Department figures, more than 602,000 visitors entered Hong Kong through various control points in the first two days of May, representing a 6% year-on-year increase. Over the past few days, streets, shopping malls and country parks have been bustling with visitors and local residents alike. Many retailers and restaurants expect solid business performance during this Golden Week holiday period.