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Leveraging its institutional strengths under the "one country, two systems" framework and its geographical advantages, Hong Kong has consistently served as a platform that brings together international capital, talent and information. Events like last November's Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, and the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) concluded just last week, underscored Hong Kong's vital role and functions as an international platform.

Last week, I had the pleasure of joining over 130 members of the "Hong Kong Team", comprising representatives from the Government, public organisations, business sectors and startups, to attend the "Think Business, Think Hong Kong" event and the "Hong Kong Dinner" organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Jakarta, Indonesia. During our visit, we called on various Indonesian officials to enhance exchanges and connections between Hong Kong and Indonesia, in finance, innovation, business, and more. We also promoted Hong Kong's role and strengths as a "super connector" and "super value-adder".

As we enter 2025, everyone is focused on advancing their work agendas. We are also pressing ahead with various initiatives, including conducting public consultation for the upcoming Budget. In the recent couple of months, we have engaged with different sectors and communities to gather insights and opinions, aiming to harness collective wisdom to address challenges and seize opportunities ahead.