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In recent years, China’s distinctive major-country diplomacy has broken new ground, actively advancing the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, while consolidating and expanding global partnerships. Hong Kong must further deepen its international exchanges and cooperation, integrate into the nation’s development better, and equip itself for forthcoming challenges. Over the past 30 years, the Better Hong Kong Foundation (“the Foundation”) has built a promising international network through visits to countries such as the US, the UK, EU member states, and those in the Middle East. As a “super connector”, Hong Kong has been committed to fostering international exchange and cooperation, which aligns with the Foundation’s mission. The Foundation will continue striving to effectively share the stories of Hong Kong and China. In order to more accurately convey our stories abroad, the Foundation visited Beijing with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of our country’s development blueprint and exploring how Hong Kong can play a more active and constructive role in contributing to it.   From May 28 to 30, the Foundation organized its fourth delegation to Beijing. Led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman, Ronnie Chan, and comprising 16 members, the delegation engaged in in-depth exchanges with senior officials of the Central Government, as well as experts and scholars from various fields. Delegates shared the Foundation’s enduring mission since 1995, which includes proactively introducing the real situation of Hong Kong and mainland China to the international community, through various forms of people-to-people exchanges. From the business perspective, we also highlighted Hong Kong’s advantages and challenges, actively offering recommendations.   This year, the delegation was honored to be received by Xiang Bin, Member of the Office Leadership of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee. At the meeting, the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Ronnie Chan reported the Foundation’s key initiatives while Trustee Peter Lee’s representative Andrew Fung, Corporate Sponsor Dario Pang, Council Members Bryant Lu, Zhong Xiaofeng, and Clara Chan shared updates on Hong Kong’s latest economic developments, providing an overview of its capital market landscape. We also shared our views on various topics, including commodities trading, green economy development, reducing regulatory costs in the construction sector, and fostering cooperation with Europe. Xiang Bin (front row, center), Member of the Office Leadership of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee, met the delegation  The delegation was honored to meet with Lu Kang, Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee. During the meeting, delegates shared their insights gained from the international exchange experience with various countries. Vice Minister Lu encouraged the Foundation to keep on fostering people-to-people connection, assisting more nations in understanding the real China. (From L to R) Executive Director Karen Tang, Vice Minister Lu Kang, and Executive Committee Chairman Ronnie Chan The delegation also visited several key Chinese institutions, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), and the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA), as well as engaging in discussions with economic experts and business leaders. Moreover, the Foundation was invited to Peking University, where meeting with the university’s president and senior officials was held. During the visit, Executive Committee Chairman Ronnie Chan delivered a talked titled “The Wave of Deglobalization and the Restructuring of the International Order”, which was attended by approximately 100 faculty members and students. Through these engagements, delegates could have a better and deeper understanding on Hong Kong’s unique advantages and strategic objectives, domestic and global economic opportunities and prospects, data assets and China’s consumption-stimulating policies, the US-China trade war, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the evolving China-US-Europe relations. Organizations and People Visited  Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Central Committee of the CPC Xiang Bin, Member of the Office Leadership; Wang Zhenmin, Director-General of the First Bureau; Wang Miao, Deputy Director-General of the First Bureau; Wang Qiang, Deputy Director-General of the Sixth Bureau; Xu Luying, Deputy Director-General of the Seventh Bureau International Department of the CPC Central Committee Lu Kang, Vice Minister; Zhou Rongguo, Director-General of the Seventh Bureau; Xu Jianguo, Secretary-General of the China Foundation for Peace and Development; Liu Zhenzhong, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Foundation for Peace and Development National Development and Reform Commission Zhang Huanteng, Director-General of the Department of Foreign Capital and Overseas Investment (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office); Sun Yu, Director of the Coordination Division; Chen Bichao, Director of Loans Division; Sun Yue, Fourth-Level Investigator of the Coordination Division; Long Jie, Deputy Director of the Department of Fiscal and Financial Affairs; Gao Rundong, First-Level Principal Staff Member of the Department of Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection Ambassador Lu Shaye, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on European Affairs and former Chinese Ambassador to France Feng Jinping, First Secretary, and Deputy Director of the Department of European Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA) Ambassador Cui Tiankai, Advisor; Zou Xiaoli, Vice President; Luo Chunjian, Deputy Director of the Department of American and Oceanian Affairs; Xue Lan, Dean of the Schwarzman College of the Tsinghua University; Han Hua, Co-founder and Secretary-General of Beijing Dialogue; Zhou Mi, Deputy Director of the Institute for American and Oceanian Studies of the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation. Ren Hongbin, President of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Zhu Min, former Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Senior Expert Committee Member of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges Fan Gang, President of China Development Institute (Shenzhen) Peking University Gong Qihuang, President; Jiang Guohua, Deputy Party Secretary; Wang Bo, Standing Committee Member of the Party Committee and Vice President; Justin Lin, Dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics; Rao Geping, Honorary Dean of the Institute of Hong Kong and Macao Studies and Professor of Law School; Chen Duanhong, Dean of the Institute of Hong Kong and Macao Studies and Professor of Law School; Li Yuning, Secretary-General of the Education Foundation; Li Yun, Director of the Office of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Peking University’s Talk: “The Wave of Deglobalization and the Restructuring of the International Order” Ronnie Chan as the speaker; Justin Lin as the discussant; Rao Geping as the moderator; Chen Duanhong as the concluding speaker Jingdong (JD) Technology Jerry Hu, Chief Financial Officer; Teddy Liu, CEO, Jingdong Coinlink Technology Hong Kong Ltd; Mao Xiayun, Head of Cross-border Business; Yang Rui, Investor Relations Director “Chairman Rabbit” Ren Yi, renowned political and economic commentator List of Delegates: Ronnie Chan (Leader) Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Honorary Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd Andrew Fung Rep of Trustee Mr. Peter Lee / Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer, Henderson Land Development Co Ltd Roy Chung Corporate Sponsor, BHKF / Founder & Chairman, Bright Future Charitable Foundation Dario Pong Corporate Sponsor, BHKF / Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd Karen Tang Executive Director, BHKF Sebastian Man Council Member, BHKF / Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd Y K Chan Council Member, BHKF / Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd John Lee Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman & Co-Head of Asia Country Coverage Global Banking, UBS AG Bryant Lu Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd Dominic Pang Council Member, BHKF / Chairman, Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Ltd Alice Au Council Member, BHKF / Partner and Co-Lead & CEO of Asia Pacific, Spencer Zhong Xiaofeng Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman of Asia, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd Clara Chan Council Member, BHKF / Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd Bosco Law Council Member, BHKF / Deputy Chairman & CEO, Laws Fashion Group Ltd Eugene Cheung Council Member, BHKF / Head of Investment, Asset Light, Investment & Strategic Development, Hysan Development Co Ltd Catherine Leung Council Member, BHKF / Co-Founder & Partner, MizMaa Ventures Ltd Arthur Shek Council Member, BHKF / Managing Partner, Hong Kong, McKinsey & Company

The Foundation organized its third delegation to Beijing from 4 to 6 November 2024, enhancing information exchange and complementarity of advantages between mainland China and Hong Kong. Led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, the Delegation met with senior Central Government officials and thought leaders, enjoyed in-depth discussions, and shared ideas on how Hong Kong could better serve the country’s needs with its own strengths. The delegates also shared the missions of the Foundation since 1995 as a NGO composed of business leaders which spares no effort to share the real situations of Hong Kong and mainland China with the international community and foster communications with various sectors through various people-to-people exchange programmes, identifying Hong Kong’s strengths and challenges from the perspective of the business sector as well as consolidating ideas and insights to provide practical and valuable suggestions. Besides overseas visits, the Foundation also invites and receives officials, think tanks and journalists from abroad, and shows them true pictures of Hong Kong and mainland​ China In partnership with the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Shanghai Committee and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, the Foundation co-organizes the Shanghai-Hong Kong Collaboration Forum annually to facilitate in-depth discussions on strategic coordination and collaboration of the two places. To cultivate and strengthen our younger generation’s understanding of​ China’s development and diplomacy, the Foundation also joins hands with the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR and the Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government, co-organizing the Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest for more than 16 years. Through the contest, Hong Kong youngsters could deepen their understanding to China and the world and, thus, be better equipped to take part in the future development of Hong Kong and our country. This year, the delegation was honoured to be received by Mr. Nong Rong, Deputy Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council. At the meeting, Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Corporate Sponsors Dr. Roy Chung and Mr. Dario Pong, and Council Members Ms. Catherine Leung and Mr. John Lee talked about the core areas that the Foundation has been working on. They shared views on current and forthcoming economic challenges and opportunities that Hong Kong is facing, introduced the overview of Hong Kong’s capital market, and highlighted their insights and experiences gained from various overseas visits to the US, Europe and the Middle East regions, as well as their efforts on attracting foreign investments. They also pointed out the paramount role that Hong Kong should and could play for its motherland, particularly in commodities such as metals, also in testing and certification. Meeting with Mr. Nong Rong (first row, middle), Deputy Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council We were also honoured to be received by Mr. Chen Xiaodong, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. Mr. Chen was accompanied by Mr. Yang Yirui, the Director of the Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs. The delegates shared their experience in promoting people-to-people diplomacy and attracting foreign investment in different countries. The representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs encouraged the Foundation to continue dialogues with overseas counterparts to present the true story of Hong Kong and the nation. (From left to right) Ms. Karen Tang, Vice Minister Chen Xiaodong, Mr. Ronnie Chan and Director Yang Yirui The Delegation also met with officials from the National Development and Reform Commission, held a seminar with experts of the China Institute of International Studies, and enjoyed dialogues and exchanges with local economic experts and business leaders. Hence, the delegates have gained a comprehensive understanding and up-to-date information of the domestic and international economic outlook, financial policies and future development prospects, as well as international relations, challenges and risks. Organizations and People Visited Zheng Chiping, Director, Department of Foreign Capital and Overseas Investment, National Development and Reform Commission and representatives Liu Qing, Vice President, China Institute of International Studies, and experts Amy Yuen, Acting Director, Office of the Government of the HKSAR in Beijing Peter Ling-Vannerus, Executive Committee Member, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Wang Xing, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Meituan Chairman Rabbit, renowned political and economic commentator Wu Tianhua, Founder, Tiger Brokers Li Wenjie, Senior Vice President, KE Holdings Inc cum Director, Beike Research Institute Li Gang, Distinguished Research Fellow, National Finance and Development Laboratory (NFDL)   List of Delegates Ronnie Chan (Leader) Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Honorary Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd Adriel Chan Trustee, BHKF / Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd Roy Chung Corporate Sponsor, BHKF / Founder & Chairman, Bright Future Charitable Foundation Dario Pong (Deputy Leader) Corporate Sponsor, BHKF / Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd Joseph Yu Council Member, BHKF / Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies Y K Chan Council Member, BHKF / Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd John Lee Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman & Co-Head of Asia Country Coverage Global Banking, UBS AG Alice Au Council Member, BHKF / Director & Co-lead of CEO, Asia Pacific, Spencer Stuart Clara Chan Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd Bosco Law Council Member, BHKF / Deputy Chairman & CEO, Laws Fashion Group Ltd Paul Tai Council Member, BHKF / Regional Director, Far East, Mainetti (HK) Ltd Catherine Leung Council Member, BHKF / Co-Founder & Partner, MizMaa Ventures Ltd Karen Tang Executive Director, BHKF

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

In order to learn more about the latest development and opportunities of Nansha, the Foundation organized a study tour to Nansha on 15 January 2024. Led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, the group met and exchanged views with the local government officials as well as representatives of enterprises and school sponsoring body. BHKF Study Tour to Nansha List of Delegates: –  Mr. Ronnie Chan (Leader)     Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd –  Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu     Trustee, BHKF / Chairman, Far East Consortium International Ltd –  Dr. Roy Chung     Council Member, BHKF / Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd –  Mr. Thomas Woo     Council Member, BHKF / Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd –  Ms. Winnie Ng     Council Member, BHKF / Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd –  Dr. Raymond Leung     Council Member, BHKF / Chairman, FiMax Technology Ltd –  Mr. Y K Chan     Council Member, BHKF / Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd –  Mr. Tommy Hui     Council Member, BHKF / Executive Director & Vice President, Hengan International Group Co Ltd –  Mr. Dario Pong     Council Member, BHKF / Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd –  Ms. Alice Au     Council Member, BHKF / Director and Co-lead of CEO, Asia Pacific, Spencer Stuart –  Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng     Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman of Asia, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd –  Ms. Clara Chan     Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd –  Mr. Nathan Lee     Council Member, BHKF / Director and Head of Business Development, TR Capital –  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 –  Mr. Adriel Chan     Vice Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd –  Mr. Raymond Yip     Chief Liaison Officer, Guangzhou Nansha Service Centre in Hong Kong / Chief Representative, Hainan International Economic Development Bureau HK Office –  Ms. Stephanie Liu     Communications Director, Bay Area Hong Kong Centre / Deputy Secretary-General, Consultative Committee on Guangdong-Hong Kong Co-operation (Guangzhou Nansha) Met and exchanged views with Deputy Secretary Xie Wei (front row, middle) and Deputy Governor Ma Jiehong (front row, 2nd right) Visited Organizations and People: –  Mr. Xie Wei, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Working Committee, Nansha Development Zone –  Ms. Ma Jiehong, Deputy Governor, Nansha District Government –  Minxin Hong Kong School (Guangzhou Nansha) –  GTMC Nansha Plant Phase 4 –  Nansha Yuexiu International Finance Center –  Nansha Qingsheng TOD Project –  CloudWalk Technology Co Ltd –  Digital Service Trade Platform –  Nansha Planning Exhibition Hall Visited Minxin Hong Kong School Visited GTMC Nansha Plant Phase 4

The Foundation successfully completed its visit to Beijing from 6 – 8 November 2023, after the pandemic. Led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, 16 delegates met with senior Central Government officials, experts and scholars to learn more about the national policies towards Hong Kong as well as to share the Foundation’s ongoing works. Before and after the handover, the Foundation as a NGO composed of business leaders spares no effort to share the real situations of Hong Kong and mainland China with the international community and foster communications with various sectors. Besides overseas visits, the Foundation also invites and receives officials, think tanks and journalists from abroad, telling positive stories of Hong Kong and mainland China. To cultivate and strengthen our younger generation’s understanding on the national development and diplomacy, the Foundation together with the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR and the Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government co-organize the Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest with for more than 15 years. In partnership with the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Shanghai Committee and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, the Foundation co-organizes the Shanghai-Hong Kong Collaboration Forum annually to facilitate in-depth discussion on strategic coordination and collaboration of the two places. On 6 November 2023, the delegation was honored to meet with Mr. Zhou Ji, Executive Deputy Director of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council who in charge of day-to-day operations. At the meeting, the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Mr. David Chiu, Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao, and Council Members Mr. Dario Pong and Mr. John Lee reported the Foundation’s core activities, especially the insights and experiences gained from various overseas visits to the US, Europe and the Middle East regions. Views on the integration between Hong Kong and mainland China, strengthening collaborations with ASEAN and enhancing the international financial center’s status were shared too. Meeting with Mr. Zhou Ji, Executive Deputy Director of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council who in charge of day-to-day operations On the same day, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Nong Rong received the delegation. Mr. Nong said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs actively supports people from all walks of life in Hong Kong in expanding exchanges and cooperation with other countries and regions, and helps Hong Kong tell the success stories of “One Country, Two Systems”. Mr. Ronnie Chan said the Foundation is willing to give full play to the advantages of people-to-people diplomacy and make greater contributions to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Nong Rong (10th right) met with the delegation, accompanied by Director-General of the Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Mr. Yang Yirui (8th left) The delegation also met with senior Central Government officials, think tanks and experts to understand more about the country’s domestic and foreign economic prospects, financial policies and future development as well as discuss the international relations situation and challenges, etc. Organizations and People Visited – National Development and Reform Commission   Mr. Zheng Chiping, Director, Department of Foreign Capital and Overseas Investment – Ministry of Finance   Mr. Yang Yingming, Director, Department of International Economic Relations – The People’s Bank of China   Mr. Jin Xhongxia, Director, International Department – The Office of the Government of the HKSAR in Beijing   Mr. Rex Chang, Director – China Institute of International Studies   Ms. Chen Bo, President – National Institute of Financial Research, Tsinghua University   Dr. Zhu Min, Chairman – Caixin Media   Ms. Hu Shuli, Founder and Publisher – China National Archives of Publications and Culture List of Delegates: 1) Mr. Ronnie Chan (Leader) Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd 2) Mr. David Chiu Trustee, BHKF / Chairman, Far East Consortium International Ltd / Member of the Standing Committee, National Committee of the CPPCC 3) Mr. Dario Pong (Deputy Leader) Council Member, BHKF / Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd / Member of the Executive Committee, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce / Member, Gansu Provincial Committee of the CPPCC 4) Mr. Andrew Yao Corporate Sponsor, BHKF / Chairman, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Ltd / Deputy to the National People’s Congress 5) Dr. Roy Chung Council Member, BHKF / Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd 6) Mr. John Lee Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman and Co-Head of Asia Country Coverage, Global Banking, UBS AG 7) Mr. Joseph Yu Council Member, BHKF / Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies 8) Mr. Sebastian Man Council Member, BHKF / Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd 9) Mr. Thomas Woo Council Member, BHKF / Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd 10) Mr. Tommy Hui Council Member, BHKF / Executive Director & Vice President, Hengan International Group Co Ltd / Member, Hubei Provincial Committee of the CPPCC 11) Mr. Albert Chuang Council Member, BHKF / Chairman & Managing Director, Chuang’s Consortium International Ltd / Member, Tianjin Municipal Political Consultative Conference 12) Ms. Alice Au Council Member, BHKF / Partner, Spencer Stuart 13) Ms. Clara Chan Council Member, BHKF / Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd 14) Mr. Nathan Lee Council Member, BHKF / Director and Head of Business Development, TR Capital 15) Mr. Paul Tai Council Member, BHKF / Regional Director, Far East, Mainetti (HK) Ltd 16) Mr. Ronald Chan Council Member, BHKF / Chief Investment Officer, Chartwell Capital Ltd 17) Ms. Karen Tang Executive Director, BHKF The BHKF Delegation to Beijing (L to R): Mr. Andrew Yao, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Paul Tai, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Albert Chuang, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. John Lee, Mr. David Chiu, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Dario Pong, Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Ronald Chan and Mr. Nathan Lee

From 6 to 16 May 2023, the Foundation organized its first delegation to Saudi Arabia, France and Germany, visiting Riyadh, Jeddah, Paris and Berlin respectively. Led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, the delegation was able to meet with local senior government officials, business leaders and think tanks to learn more about the economic environment and development in these regions, and to develop mutual understanding as well as to share our views on various developments in the Mainland China and Hong Kong. Meeting with HE Khalid Al-Falih (sitting, middle), Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia List of Delegates: – Mr. Ronnie Chan (Leader)   Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Mr. Andrew Fung   Rep of Trustee Dr. Lee Shau-kee, BHKF / Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer, Henderson Land Development Co Ltd – Dr. Roy Chung   Council Member, BHKF / Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd – Mr. Thomas Woo   Council Member, BHKF / Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd – Mr. Philip Ma   Council Member, BHKF / Executive Chairman, Pedder Investments Ltd – Ms. Diana Chou   Council Member, BHKF / Founder & Chairman, Dragon General Aviation Group Ltd – Ms. Juliana Lam   Council Member, BHKF / Founder & President, INNOTIER – Mr. Samson Chan   Council Member, BHKF / Chairman & CEO, Genesis Industries Ltd – Mr. Chan Yim-kwong   Council Member, BHKF / Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd – Mr. John Lee   Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman and Head of Greater China, Global Banking, UBS AG – Mr. Anson Chan   Council Member, BHKF / Chairman & CEO, Bonds Group of Companies – Mr. Bryant Lu   Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd – Mr. Dario Pong   Council Member, BHKF / Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd – Ms. Alice Au   Council Member, BHKF / Partner, Spencer Stuart – Ms. Rosana Wong   Council Member, BHKF / Executive Director, Yau Lee Holdings Ltd – Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng   Council Member, BHKF / Chairman, Amundi Greater China, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd – Ms. Clara Chan   Council Member, BHKF / Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd – Mr. Bosco Law   Council Member, BHKF / Deputy Chairman & CEO, Laws Fashion Group Ltd – Mr. Nathan Lee   Council Member, BHKF / Director, TR Capital – Mr. Eugene Cheung   Council Member, BHKF / Co-Founder, D2S – Ms. Catherine Leung   Council Member, BHKF / Co-Founder & Partner, MizMaa Ventures Ltd – Mr. Ronald Chan   Council Member, BHKF / Chief Investment Officer, Chartwell Capital Ltd – Ms. Karen Tang   Executive Director, BHKF Guests – Mr. Adriel Chan   Vice Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd / Son of Mr. Ronnie Chan – Mrs. Stephany Chan   Director, Greencity (HongKong) Architectural Technologies Ltd – Ms. Tammy Tam   Editor-in-Chief, South China Morning Post Organizations and Places Visited: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 6 May 2023 (Sat) – National Museum of Saudi Arabia – Murabba Historical Palace – Al-Masmak Fortress – Souk Al-Zal Visited Al-Masmak Fortress 7 May 2023 (Sun) – Embassy of the PRC in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Charge d’Affaires Mr. Yin Lijun – Ministry of Culture Advisor of the International Cultural Relations Dr. Abdullah Almubark – UBS Saudi Arabia CEO Mr. Ghassan Soufi – Dinner with YPO Saudi Day Chair Mr. Bader Alissa and around 25 YPO members – The Line Experience – At-Turaif (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Meeting with Mr. Yin Lijun (middle), Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the PRC in Saudi Arabia 8 May 2023 (Mon) – HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal – Minister of Investment HE Khalid Al-Falih – Luncheon hosted by Future Investment Initiative Institute CEO Mr. Richard Attias – eWTP Arabia Capital   – Ms. Alice Cai, Investment Managing Director   – Ms. Nouf Alsuffany, General Manager – Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) CEO Mr. Jerry Inzerillo Meeting with HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal (middle) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 9 May 2023 (Tue) – Deputy Minister of Culture HE Hamed Fayez – Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI)   – Mr. Yasser Bahareth, Broad Member   – Mr. Ramez Al Ghalib, Secretary-General – King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) President Prof. Tony Chan – Dinner hosted by Ministry of Culture at the rooftop of a heritage building in Al-Balad – Islamic Art Biennale – Al-Balad (Historic Jeddah, UNESCO World Heritage Site) Meeting with HE Hamed Fayez (middle), Deputy Minister of Culture and visited Islamic Art Biennale Paris, France 10 May 2023 (Wed) – Champagne aperitif hosted by Magimix Board Member Mr. Edouard de Jenlis – Joint dinner of the BHKF and TR Capital for around 24 local business leaders   – Mr. Paul Robine, Founder & CEO, TR Capital   – Mr. Frederic Azemard, Managing Director, TR Capital Joint dinner of the BHKF and TR Capital 11 May 2023 (Thu) – Amundi Institute   – Ms. Monica Defend, Head   – Mr. Mahmood Pradhan, Head of Global Marco Economics – LVMH Chief Strategy Officer Mr. Jean-Baptiste Voisin – Former French Ambassador to China Ms. Sylvie Bermann – Former EDF Asia-Pacific Head Mr. Hervé Machenaud and wife Ms. Christine Cayol – Musée de l’Armée Invalides Meeting with experts at Amundi Institute 12 May 2023 (Fri) – French Institute of International Relations (IFRI)   – Mr. Thomas Gomart, Director   – Ms. Francoise Nicolas, Director of Center for Asian Studies   – Mr. John Seaman, Research Fellow of Center for Asian Studies – MEDEF (The French Business Confederation)   – Mr. Jean Lemierre, Chairman of BNP Paribas / Chairman of the France-Hong Kong Business Council of MEDEF International – Sciences Po   – Dr. Vanessa Scherrer, Vice President for International Affairs   – Ms. Arancha González, Dean of Paris School of International Affairs – Asia Society France Lunch Program: Pathway to Recovery Post Reopening – Better Late than Never   – Mr. Serge Dumont, Co-founder and Chairman, Asia Society France   – Mr. Duncan Clark, Founding Trustee, Asia Society France – Private tour of Musée Guimet with President Yannick Lintz – Dinner hosted by Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye Dinner hosted by Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye (front row, middle) at his residency 13 May 2023 (Sat) – Private tour of Château de Versailles with President Catherine Pégard – Lunch hosted by President Catherine Pégard Private tour of Château de Versailles with President Catherine Pégard (front row, 3rd right) Berlin, Germany 14 May 2023 (Sun) (Potsdam) – Luncheon hosted by Mr. Ekkehard Rathgeber and his wife Mrs. Doris Rathgeber – Sanssouci Palace – Cecilienhof – Neues Palais – House of the Wannsee Conference (venue for the discussion of Final Solution to the Jewish Question) – Dutch Quarter Visited Sanssouci Palace 15 May 2023 (Mon) – Global Solutions Summit   – Mr. Ronnie Chan to speak at “Solving Global Challenges Together” session   – Dr. Jun Ma to speak at “Securing a Clean Future for All: The Pathway to a Global Just and Equitable Energy Transition” session – Chinese Ambassador to Germany Wu Ken – Dinner hosted by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO)   – Ms. Jenny Sezto, Director   – Ms. Bonnie Ka, Deputy Director Meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Germany Wu Ken (right) 16 May 2023 (Tue) – Global Solutions Summit   – Mr. Shi Wang to speak at “High-Level Forum on Climate” session   – Mr. Ronnie Chan to speak at “T20 TF 7 – Pursuing Reformed Multilateralism” session Attended the Global Solutions Summit and thanked Ms. Jenny Szeto (4th right), Director of the HKETO in Berlin for hosting a dinner for the delegation