The 2025 seminar of the Financial and Monetary System Advisory Committee of the World Economic Forum was held in Hong Kong on the 26th. This is the first time that the seminar has been held in Hong Kong. The seminar is jointly organized by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and the World Economic Forum, bringing together leaders from the political and business sectors, technology experts, and scholars from around the world. With the theme of "Financial Services in the Intelligent Age", it explores hot topics related to Asia, including emerging technologies, fintech, financing growth, and sustainable development. The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Paul Chan, stated at the forum that Hong Kong's unique role under the "One Country, Two Systems" policy is becoming increasingly prominent. In the future, it will continue to serve as a gateway for international investors to explore development opportunities in mainland China and Asia, as well as an important platform for mainland enterprises to "go global". He said that the mainland and the Asia Pacific region will maintain their position as global growth engines in the next 10 years, and called on international investors to seize the opportunity and invest in China. Matthew Black, Director of Financial and Monetary Systems at the World Economic Forum, said that the current geopolitical, technological, and economic changes have brought significant uncertainty, and leaders in the financial services sector must work together to address these challenges. The Asia Pacific region has 60% of the world's population and a GDP of $40 trillion. Hong Kong, as an important bridge connecting various parts of the Asia Pacific region, is an ideal location for hosting this seminar. Chen Yiting, CEO of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Group, stated that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange provides important financial market infrastructure for global investors and is committed to connecting global capital with Asian opportunities in today's rapidly changing era. Looking forward to continuing to collaborate with the World Economic Forum to involve Asia in more international discussions and promote the sustainable development of the financial services industry. The World Economic Forum is an unofficial international organization dedicated to researching and exploring issues in the world economy, and promoting international economic cooperation and exchange. (New Society)