Hong Kong’s finance chief, Paul Chan Mo-po, is actively pursuing the opportunity to bring the Spain-based global start-up summit, South Summit, to the city. This move is seen as a strategic step in establishing Hong Kong as an international technology hub. During his European tour, Chan met with the organizers of South Summit in Madrid to discuss the possibility of hosting the event in Hong Kong.
Chan expressed Hong Kong’s eagerness to welcome the summit, emphasizing its potential to attract start-ups and investors from mainland China, particularly the Greater Bay Area, and the rest of Asia. The Financial Secretary’s Office revealed that Spain Startup is considering organizing an Asian version of South Summit, indicating the growing interest in expanding the summit’s reach to Asia.
As part of his efforts to strengthen ties with European trading partners, Chan’s visit to Spain and upcoming visit to the United Kingdom demonstrate Hong Kong’s commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration on a global scale.
