Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The international community has cast a vote of confidence in the future development of Hong Kong's "One Country, Two Systems"

On March 27, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a regular press conference. A reporter asked about the joint release of the 39th Global Financial Centers Index report by a British think tank and the China (Shenzhen) Comprehensive Development Research Institute on March 26, which showed that Hong Kong continues to hold the third place globally and the first place in the Asia-Pacific region, with an overall score further increasing. What is the Foreign Ministry’s comment on this? Lin Jian stated that we have also noted the relevant report, which is another vote of confidence from the international community regarding Hong Kong’s unique status and advantages as well as the development prospects of “one country, two systems.” Currently, Hong Kong is entering a new stage from governance to prosperity. Its status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center is more solidified, with economic freedom ranking first in the world, a global competitiveness ranking of third, and a significant leap in global talent ranking to fourth in the world and first in Asia. The scale of IPOs in Hong Kong’s stock market in 2025 is expected to double year-on-year, ranking first globally. This year marks the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, and the Hong Kong SAR government is proactively aligning with the 14th Five-Year Plan, developing new types of productivity suited to local conditions, and accelerating the promotion of high-quality economic and financial development. We believe that under the institutional guarantee of “one country, two systems,” leveraging its unique advantages of being backed by the motherland and connected to the world, and relying on high-level security to ensure high-quality development, Hong Kong’s future will definitely be better. (CCTV News)