In this episode, we sit down once again with Legislative Council member Robert Lee to discuss his vision for his second term. Representing the financial services functional constituency, Lee makes it clear that his goal is to serve as a "super-connector" between national policies and Hong Kong's financial industry.
With the HKSAR's proactive alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan Outline, he is actively gathering feedback from the sector to push forward a range of financial reforms — including the T+1 settlement cycle, the uncertified securities market regime (USM), and enhancements to the futures and derivatives market. He is also committed to positioning Hong Kong as a commodities and gold trading hub, further strengthening its status as an international financial center.
Against the backdrop of ongoing US-China trade tensions and rising geopolitical risks, Lee argues that Hong Kong should not impose unnecessary limits on itself. He points out that American firms continue to do good business in the city, and as long as the rule of law and market vitality remain intact, capital and talent will keep coming.
He also has a message for young people: the world is big, and the Greater Bay Area is even bigger. He encourages them to step out of their comfort zones, leverage the unique advantages of "one country, two systems," and seize emerging opportunities in fintech, wealth management connect, and beyond. How does he plan to translate national macro policies into tangible benefits for grassroots enterprises and SMEs? Tune in to this episode to find out.
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