The first International Patient Capital Forum, hosted by Hong Kong Investment Management Limited, was unveiled in Hong Kong on the 22nd. The forum focuses on "Gathering Patient Capital to Build a Prosperous Future", attracting more than 400 guests from about 80 international patient capital institutions around the world, as well as representatives from start-ups and investment institutions in different fields. Attendees expressed optimism about the positive growth momentum and opportunities in mainland China and Hong Kong, pointing out that the stable investment and policy environment, rich application scenarios, continuous innovation in technology and products, as well as Hong Kong's advantages as an international platform, provide global opportunities for long-term investors in the international market. The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Paul Chan, stated at the forum that governments and institutions around the world recognize the strategic importance of patient capital in driving technological progress, industrial transformation, and economic growth. He pointed out that Hong Kong is expanding its technology ecosystem from upstream to downstream, and has made significant investments in the technology sector in the past few years. The coordinated development between Hong Kong and mainland cities in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area has also enhanced its innovation advantages. Chen Jiaqi, CEO of Hong Kong Investment Corporation, pointed out that the total asset management scale of patient capital institutions attending this forum exceeded 20 trillion US dollars, and the regions involved accounted for more than 50% of the global gross domestic product, reflecting the urgent demand of global long-term capital for technological change, especially the strategic layout during the explosive stage of artificial intelligence. The unique advantages of Hong Kong's "super contacts" and "super value-added individuals" can attract international investors to connect and invest in high-quality innovative technology enterprises at different stages of financing through Hong Kong's mature capital market. At the forum, Hong Kong Investment Company also introduced several specific achievements, such as the establishment of the "Patient Capital Special Fund" in cooperation with Gobi Venture Capital, the establishment of the "Joint Investment Partner Program" in cooperation with Lanchi Venture Capital, and the establishment of the "International Strategy Expansion Platform" in cooperation with Jihui Capital. In addition, the forum has three discussion sessions, namely "Intelligent Future, Innovative Innovation - Building a New Venture Capital Ecology Together", "Connecting the World - Exploring Innovation Opportunities in Mainland China", and "Rooting in Local Areas, Expanding Globally". (New Society)