FRANCE
From 2 to 3 May 2024, the Foundation organized a high-level delegation visit to Paris, France. Led by the Foundation’s Trustee Mr. Adriel Chan, the delegation met with local business leaders, senior government officials, and think tanks to develop mutual understanding, pursue common interests and initiate potential collaborations.
Acting as a non-official channel, the Foundation’s mission is to connect Hong Kong, mainland China and the global community. The delegation prioritized two key agenda: The global order has been evolving, with the Russian-Ukraine War, Israel-Hamas Conflict and tension between the US and China, the delegation wished to learn from top intellectuals and decision makers the Europe perspective on China-EU relations and China’s role in the international community. We also shared our views, from a business perspective, on how both sides could work together to foster a constructive and peaceful global order. Secondly, we made ourselves available to answer questions on the latest situation such as economic conditions in mainland China and Hong Kong.
List of Delegates:
– Mr. Adriel Chan (Leader)
Trustee, BHKF / Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd
– Mr. Dario Pong
Council Member& Co-convenor of Working Group, BHKF / Founder & Managing Director, Ferro Resources Ltd / Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd
– Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng
Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman of Asia, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd
– Mr. Bosco Law
Council Member, BHKF / Deputy Chairman & CEO, Laws Fashion Group Ltd
– Mr. Chan Yim-kwong
Council Member, BHKF / Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd
– Ms. Catherine Leung
Council Member, BHKF / Co-Founder & Partner, MizMaa Ventures Ltd
– Mr. John Lee
Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman & Co-Head of Asia Country Coverage, Global Banking, UBS AG
– Mr. Eugene Cheung
Council Member, BHKF / Head of Investment, Asset Light, Investment & Strategic Development, Hysan Development Co Ltd
– Ms. Karen Tang
Executive Director, BHKF
Guests
– Mrs. Stephany Xu-Chan
Director, Greencity (HongKong) Architectural Technologies Ltd
– Ms. Tammy Tam
Editor-in-Chief, South China Morning Post
Organizations and Places Visited:
2 May 2024 (Thur)
Meeting with Mr. Walid Fouque, Americas, Asia and Oceania Adviser under the Diplomatic Department of the French President’s Office
Luncheon hosted by BHKF for investors
– Mr. Nicolas Dard-De Gaulle, Founder, First Bridge Ventures
– Mr. Nicolas Jin, Co-Founder, First Bridge Ventures
– Mr. Thomas Frieberger, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Tikehau Capital
– Mr. Arnaud Barthelemy, Partner and COO, Alpha Intelligence Capital
Meeting with LVMH
– Mr. Stéphane Bianchi, Group Managing Director
– Mr. Jean-Jaques Guiony, CFO
– Mr. Michael Burke, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Fashion Group
Meeting with Mr. Stéphane Bianchi, LVMH Group Managing Director (7th right); Mr. Michael Burke, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Fashion Group (6th right) and Mr. Jean-Jaques Guiony, CFO (5th right)
Bourse de Commerce, Pinault Collection
Captured the spirit of Bourse de Commerce, Pinault Collection
3 May 2024 (Fri)
Meeting with Mr. Yves Perrier, Chairman of Bank Edmond de Rothschild / Vice President, Paris Europlace
Exchanged views with Mr. Yves Perrier (2nd left), Chairman of Bank Edmond de Rothschild
Meeting with Mr. Yves Perrier (6th left), Chairman of Bank Edmond de Rothschild
Meeting with Ambassador Mauricee Gourdault Montage, former Ambassador to China
Ambassador Mauricee Gourdault Montage (3rd left), former Ambassador to China exchanged views with the delegation
Ambassador Mauricee Gourdault Montage (middle), former Ambassador to China
Meeting and lunch hosted by Amundi
– Mr. Vincent Mortier, Global CIO
– Ms. Fannie Wurtz, Deputy CEO
Ms. Fannie Wurtz, Deputy CEO (2nd left) and Mr. Vincent Mortier (3rd right), Global CIO of Amundi hosted lunch for the delegation
Meeting with Mr. Qu Xing, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO
Exchanged views with Mr. Qu Xing (4th right), Deputy Director-General of UNESCO
Meeting with Mr. Qu Xing (5th right), Deputy Director-General of UNESCO
Meeting with Mr. Benoit Guidee, Director for Asia and Oceania, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France
Meeting with Mr. Benoit Guidee (2nd right), Director for Asia and Oceania, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France
Meeting-cum-dinner with Representative Office in France of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Chamber of Commerce and Industries of China in France
Meeting with Representative Office in France of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Chamber of Commerce and Industries of China in France
Meeting with Representative Office in France of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade/Chamber of Commerce & Industries of China in France
GERMANY
Following the visit to Paris, the delegation went to Berlin, Germany from 6 to 7 May 2024 to join the Global Solutions Summit (GSS). The GSS brought together experts from think tanks, research organizations, governance bodies, the private sector, and civil society to discuss crucial international issues and policies.
List of Delegates:
– Mr. Ronnie Chan (Leader)
Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Honorary Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd
– Mr. Adriel Chan
Trustee, BHKF / Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd
– Mr. Dario Pong
Council Member& Co-convenor of Working Group, BHKF / Founder & Managing Director, Ferro Resources Ltd / Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd
– Mr. Bosco Law
Council Member, BHKF / Deputy Chairman & CEO, Laws Fashion Group Ltd
– Mr. Chan Yim-kwong
Council Member, BHKF / Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd
– Ms. Catherine Leung
Council Member, BHKF / Co-Founder & Partner, MizMaa Ventures Ltd
– Mr. Eugene Cheung
Council Member, BHKF / Head of Investment, Asset Light, Investment & Strategic Development, Hysan Development Co Ltd
– Ms. Clara Chan
Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd
– Ms. Karen Tang
Executive Director, BHKF
Guest
– Ms. Tammy Tam
Editor-in-Chief, South China Morning Post
Organizations and Places Visited:
6 May 2024 (Mon)
Global Solutions Summit
Luncheon co-hosted by BHKF and Global Solutions Institute (GSI)
– Remarks by Mr. Ronnie Chan, Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF
– Remarks by Mr. Christian Kastrop, Managing Partner, GSI
– Talk by Prof. Zhu Min on China’s economy, followed by Q&A
– Attended by BHKF delegates and invited guests from various industries and think tanks
Welcoming remarks by Mr. Ronnie Chan, Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF
Prof. Zhu Min spoke on China’s economy
BHKF delegates and invited guests from various industries and think tanks attended the lunch
Session curated by the Better Hong Kong Foundation: Sustainability in China
Description:
China’s climate policy has major implications for global emission trajectories and consequent climate change. The country is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases and at the same time is highly vulnerable to and affected by the negative consequences of climate change.
China has therefore emerged as a significant player in global sustainability efforts, particularly in sectors like electric vehicles, batteries, and renewable energy. These efforts align with China’s domestic priorities for sustainable development and environmental protection while also contributing to global climate mitigation efforts and SDGs. As such, the country demonstrates its commitment to advancing renewable energy cooperation, and the country’s business sector has played a major part in accelerating technologies and operational knowledge.
To overcome climate challenges and accelerate the green revolution globally, cooperation between China and the world is crucial. This session will therefore hear experts from China on where China’s “Green Revolution” is heading, which milestones and efforts have contributed significantly to the success to date, and how multilateral cooperation between China and Europe can be set up in a pioneering way.
Moderators:
– Mr. Ronnie Chan, Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Honorary Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd
– Mr. Adriel Chan, Trustee, BHKF / Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd
Speakers:
– Prof. Zhu Min, Vice Chairman, China Centre for International Economic Exchanges / Board Trustee Member, World Economic Forum / Former Deputy Managing Director, IMF / Former Deputy Governor, The People’s Bank of China / Former Deputy Governor, Bank of China
– Ms. Susan Zhu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Shanghai Treasure Carbon New Energy Environmental Protection Technology Co Ltd
Session curated by the Better Hong Kong Foundation: Sustainability in China
Prof. Zhu Min (2nd right) and Ms. Susan Zhu (1st right) shared their expert views on sustainability in China
The session was co-moderated by Mr. Adriel Chan (1st left) and Mr. Ronnie Chan
Dinner hosted by Chinese Embassy in Germany
Dinner hosted by Minister Zeng Yingru, Chinese Embassy in Germany
Mr. Ronnie Chan presented a souvenir to Minister Zeng Yingru to thank her for the warm hospitality
7 May 2024 (Tue)
Global Solutions Summit
BHKF delegates attended the summit with speakers Ms. Susan Zhu (7th left) and Prof. Zhu Min (6th right)
BHKF delegates attended the summit
Keynote by Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Keynote by Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation