John Lee meets AIIB chief on Hong Kong cooperation
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Summary
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (李家超) met Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Zou Jiayi (鄒加怡) at Government House on October 19 to exchange views on strengthening regional financial cooperation. Lee welcomed Zou and her delegation to Hong Kong for the 2026 APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting, which begins in the city on October 20. He said Hong Kong’s newly announced first five-year plan and Policy Address aim to consolidate the city’s financial strengths, including green finance, fintech and offshore renminbi business, which can support the AIIB’s project financing and financial management needs. Lee also said the government fully supports the AIIB’s preparations to set up an office in Hong Kong with both financing and operational functions.
Key Points
- The meeting took place at Government House on October 19, where Lee and Zou discussed further strengthening regional financial cooperation and exchanges.
- Lee welcomed Zou’s delegation to Hong Kong for the 2026 APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting, which starts in Hong Kong on October 20.
- Lee said Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and latest Policy Address seek to reinforce strengths in green finance, fintech and offshore renminbi business
- He said Hong Kong’s capital markets, professional services and diverse financial products can support AIIB projects on carbon neutrality and green transition.
- Lee said recent AIIB Hong Kong dollar bond issuance and the planned Hong Kong office show deepening cooperation and could create more local financial opportunities
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the immediate significance lies in whether the city can convert its financial-market strengths into concrete institutional roles for multilateral lenders. An AIIB office with financing and operational functions, together with more bond activity, would deepen Hong Kong’s position in green and infrastructure finance while linking local markets more closely with international capital.