CMA Hosts High-Level Forum to Shape Hong Kong’s Future under the National 15th Five-Year Plan
The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (the CMA) hosted a high-level forum titled “The 15th Five-Year Plan and New Opportunities for Hong Kong” today (27 April) at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Attracting nearly 1,200 political, business, and industry leaders both in person and virtually, the forum aimed to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of Hong Kong’s strategic role in the new national blueprint and contribute valuable suggestions to Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan.
The forum featured Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, as the guest of honour, who outlined the Hong Kong government’s latest strategies for aligning with the national 15th Five-Year Plan and advancing high-quality development. During the keynote session, Dr Starry Lee, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and President of the Legislative Council (LegCo) delivered a pre-recorded address, sharing insights on Hong Kong’s opportunities under the national 15th Five-Year Plan. This was followed by Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, who discussed strategies for accelerating new quality productive forces through the formulation of Hong Kong’s own five-year roadmap.
Leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths to contribute to national needs
In his welcome remarks, Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, noted that amidst a volatile global landscape, the nation is deepening reforms and prioritising technological innovation to drive internal growth. “Hong Kong must align precisely with national strategies,” Dr Lo emphasised. “By proactively transforming our unique advantages into tangible benefits, we can contribute to national development while charting the next chapter for our local economy.”
Dr Lo further highlighted that the national plan’s focus on technological self-reliance and high-level opening up aligns perfectly with Hong Kong’s core competencies. He identified the Northern Metropolis as a critical catalyst for streamlining resource flows within the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and fostering collaborative innovation. Dr Lo also emphasised Hong Kong’s role as a strategic launchpad for Mainland enterprises seeking international expansion, urging the city to strengthen its supply chain management services. By serving as the premier platform for “Chinese brands going global,” Hong Kong can fulfill national expectations to build a high-value-added supply chain hub while unlocking new growth for the city’s trade and professional services.
Bridging five key areas with national planning to ignite Hong Kong’s growth momentum
A dynamic panel discussion followed, moderated by Mr Albert Chuang, Vice President of the CMA and Member of the LegCo. The panelists included Mr Nicholas Ho, Commissioner for Belt and Road; Miss Linda So, Director of Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office; Ir Allen Yeung, President of the Greater Bay Area International Information Technology Association; Mr Ka Mun Chang, Executive Director of HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute; and Dr Fang Zhou, Research Director of One Country Two Systems Research Institute.
The dialogue focused on five strategic pillars: Belt and Road cooperation, the Northern Metropolis, technological innovation, the multinational supply chain ecosystem, and industrial synergies in the GBA. The panelists explored how aligning these initiatives with the national blueprint can open up new economic frontiers for Hong Kong.
The CMA supports the cultivation of applied talent
In support of the national initiative to establish Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talent, Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, and Mr Jeffrey Lam, Chairman of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academic collaboration.
The MoU was signed during the forum and witnessed by Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary; Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; and Mr Irons Sze, Dr Dennis Ng, and Dr Allen Shi, Permanent Honorary Presidents of the CMA. The agreement commits both organisations to nurturing talent with practical and industry-ready skills, ultimately accelerating the modernisation and transformation of Hong Kong’s industrial landscape.
Notable attendees at today’s forum included Mr Stanley Ng, Member of the Executive Council; Mr Jonathan Choi, Standing Committee Member of National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; Mr Zhou Qiang, Deputy Director-General of the Economic Affairs Department and Head of the Commercial Office of the LOCPG in the HKSAR; Mr Andrew Lai, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury (Treasury); Mr Clement Woo, Under Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs; Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Ms Agnes Chan, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation; Professor John Chai, Chairman of the Council of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Ms Pamela Lam, Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area; Dr Ge Ming, Commissioner for Industry (Innovation and Technology); and Mr Nicholas Kwan, Deputy Head of Chief Executive’s Policy Unit; Mr Steve Tse, Deputy Director-General of Trade and Industry (Bilateral Trade, Controls & Industries Support). Furthermore, the event was graced by over 30 LegCo members, Consuls General and representatives from more than 50 countries, alongside leaders from local and overseas business organisations.
CMA Office-bearers in attendance included Dr Warren Ma Kai Yum, Executive Vice President; Professor Simon Wong, Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On, Mr Jackson Leung, Mr Calvin Chan, Mr Robert Lok, Mr Ivan Sze, and Dr Ellis Wong, Vice Presidents; and Ms Ida Ng, Chief Executive Officer.
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The CMA hosted a high-level forum titled “The 15th Five-Year Plan and New Opportunities for Hong Kong” today, drawing nearly 1,200 political and business leaders both in person and online
The forum featured Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, as the guest of honour
Dr Wingco Lo, President of CMA, delivered welcoming remarks at the forum
Dr Starry Lee, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and President of the LegCo, delivered a video keynote speech at the forum
Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivered a keynote speech at the forum
At the panel discussion moderated by Mr Albert Chuang (first from the left), Vice President of the CMA and Member of the LegCo, a group of distinguished guests engaged in an in-depth dialogue, including Mr Nicholas Ho (third from the right), Commissioner for Belt and Road; Miss Linda So (third from the left), Director of Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office; Ir Allen Yeung (second from the right), President of the Greater Bay Area International Information Technology Association; Mr Ka Mun Chang (second from the left), Executive Director of HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute; and Dr Fang Zhou (first from the right), Research Director of One Country Two Systems Research Institute
Dr Wingco Lo (left, front row), President of CMA ,and Mr Jeffrey Lam, Chairman of the VTC (right, front row) signed the MoU, witnessed by Mr Paul Chan (middle, second row), Financial Secretary; Professor Sun Dong (second from the left, second row), Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Mr Irons Sze (second from the right, second row), Dr Dennis Ng (first from the left, second row), and Dr Allen Shi (first from the right, second row), Permanent Honorary Presidents of the CMA. The partnership aims to cultivate applied talents to support Hong Kong’s industrial upgrading
The forum featured Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, as the guest of honour, who outlined the Hong Kong government’s latest strategies for aligning with the national 15th Five-Year Plan and advancing high-quality development. During the keynote session, Dr Starry Lee, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and President of the Legislative Council (LegCo) delivered a pre-recorded address, sharing insights on Hong Kong’s opportunities under the national 15th Five-Year Plan. This was followed by Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, who discussed strategies for accelerating new quality productive forces through the formulation of Hong Kong’s own five-year roadmap.
Leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths to contribute to national needs
In his welcome remarks, Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, noted that amidst a volatile global landscape, the nation is deepening reforms and prioritising technological innovation to drive internal growth. “Hong Kong must align precisely with national strategies,” Dr Lo emphasised. “By proactively transforming our unique advantages into tangible benefits, we can contribute to national development while charting the next chapter for our local economy.”
Dr Lo further highlighted that the national plan’s focus on technological self-reliance and high-level opening up aligns perfectly with Hong Kong’s core competencies. He identified the Northern Metropolis as a critical catalyst for streamlining resource flows within the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and fostering collaborative innovation. Dr Lo also emphasised Hong Kong’s role as a strategic launchpad for Mainland enterprises seeking international expansion, urging the city to strengthen its supply chain management services. By serving as the premier platform for “Chinese brands going global,” Hong Kong can fulfill national expectations to build a high-value-added supply chain hub while unlocking new growth for the city’s trade and professional services.
Bridging five key areas with national planning to ignite Hong Kong’s growth momentum
A dynamic panel discussion followed, moderated by Mr Albert Chuang, Vice President of the CMA and Member of the LegCo. The panelists included Mr Nicholas Ho, Commissioner for Belt and Road; Miss Linda So, Director of Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office; Ir Allen Yeung, President of the Greater Bay Area International Information Technology Association; Mr Ka Mun Chang, Executive Director of HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute; and Dr Fang Zhou, Research Director of One Country Two Systems Research Institute.
The dialogue focused on five strategic pillars: Belt and Road cooperation, the Northern Metropolis, technological innovation, the multinational supply chain ecosystem, and industrial synergies in the GBA. The panelists explored how aligning these initiatives with the national blueprint can open up new economic frontiers for Hong Kong.
The CMA supports the cultivation of applied talent
In support of the national initiative to establish Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talent, Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, and Mr Jeffrey Lam, Chairman of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academic collaboration.
The MoU was signed during the forum and witnessed by Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary; Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; and Mr Irons Sze, Dr Dennis Ng, and Dr Allen Shi, Permanent Honorary Presidents of the CMA. The agreement commits both organisations to nurturing talent with practical and industry-ready skills, ultimately accelerating the modernisation and transformation of Hong Kong’s industrial landscape.
Notable attendees at today’s forum included Mr Stanley Ng, Member of the Executive Council; Mr Jonathan Choi, Standing Committee Member of National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; Mr Zhou Qiang, Deputy Director-General of the Economic Affairs Department and Head of the Commercial Office of the LOCPG in the HKSAR; Mr Andrew Lai, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury (Treasury); Mr Clement Woo, Under Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs; Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Ms Agnes Chan, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation; Professor John Chai, Chairman of the Council of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Ms Pamela Lam, Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area; Dr Ge Ming, Commissioner for Industry (Innovation and Technology); and Mr Nicholas Kwan, Deputy Head of Chief Executive’s Policy Unit; Mr Steve Tse, Deputy Director-General of Trade and Industry (Bilateral Trade, Controls & Industries Support). Furthermore, the event was graced by over 30 LegCo members, Consuls General and representatives from more than 50 countries, alongside leaders from local and overseas business organisations.
CMA Office-bearers in attendance included Dr Warren Ma Kai Yum, Executive Vice President; Professor Simon Wong, Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On, Mr Jackson Leung, Mr Calvin Chan, Mr Robert Lok, Mr Ivan Sze, and Dr Ellis Wong, Vice Presidents; and Ms Ida Ng, Chief Executive Officer.
For forum photos, please visit:
The CMA hosted a high-level forum titled “The 15th Five-Year Plan and New Opportunities for Hong Kong” today, drawing nearly 1,200 political and business leaders both in person and online
The forum featured Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, as the guest of honour
Dr Wingco Lo, President of CMA, delivered welcoming remarks at the forum
Dr Starry Lee, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and President of the LegCo, delivered a video keynote speech at the forum
Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivered a keynote speech at the forum
At the panel discussion moderated by Mr Albert Chuang (first from the left), Vice President of the CMA and Member of the LegCo, a group of distinguished guests engaged in an in-depth dialogue, including Mr Nicholas Ho (third from the right), Commissioner for Belt and Road; Miss Linda So (third from the left), Director of Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office; Ir Allen Yeung (second from the right), President of the Greater Bay Area International Information Technology Association; Mr Ka Mun Chang (second from the left), Executive Director of HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute; and Dr Fang Zhou (first from the right), Research Director of One Country Two Systems Research Institute
Dr Wingco Lo (left, front row), President of CMA ,and Mr Jeffrey Lam, Chairman of the VTC (right, front row) signed the MoU, witnessed by Mr Paul Chan (middle, second row), Financial Secretary; Professor Sun Dong (second from the left, second row), Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Mr Irons Sze (second from the right, second row), Dr Dennis Ng (first from the left, second row), and Dr Allen Shi (first from the right, second row), Permanent Honorary Presidents of the CMA. The partnership aims to cultivate applied talents to support Hong Kong’s industrial upgrading