2021 - Present

The Better Hong Kong Foundation (“the Foundation”) has a long tradition of organizing annual speaking luncheon for the Foundation’s members, Consuls General and chairmen of international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong. The Foundation takes this opportunity to share our perspectives on developments in Hong Kong, mainland China as well as our region. This year, we were honored to have invited Weijian Shan, the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, PAG to give a speech entitled “How will China achieve its growth target this year” at the luncheon. Speech by Weijian Shan (standing), the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of PAG Participants included: The Better Hong Kong Foundation Trustees – Ronnie Chan, Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Honorary Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Irene Lee, Chairman, Hysan Development Co Ltd – Gordon Huang, Representative of Dr. Adrian Cheng / General Manager – External Affairs, New World Development Co Ltd Corporate Sponsor – Dario Pong, Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd Council Members – Oscar Chow, Vice Chairman & Executive Director, Chevalier International Holdings Ltd – Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies – Philip Ma, Executive Chairman, Pedder Investments Ltd – Sebastian Man, Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd – Raymond Leung, Chairman, FiMax Technology Ltd – Samson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Genesis Industries Ltd – Y K Chan, Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd – John Lee, Vice Chairman & Co-Head of Asia Country Coverage Global Banking, UBS AG – Tommy Hui, Executive Director & Group Vice President, Hengan International Group Co Ltd – Bryant Lu, Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd – Xiaofeng Zhong, Vice Chairman of Asia, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd – Clara Chan, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd – Bosco Law, Deputy Chairman & CEO, Laws Fashion Group Ltd – Nathan Lee, Managing Director – Asset Management, The Cross-Harbour (Holdings) Ltd – Eugene Cheung, Head of Investment, Asset Light Investment & Strategic Development, Hysan Development Co Ltd – Ronald Chan, Chief Investment Officer, Chartwell Capital Ltd – Arnold Leung, Founder & CEO, Appnovation Technologies Ltd – Arthur Shek, Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company – Karen Tang, Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation (L to R) Weijian Shan, Roxie Houge, Karen Tang and Sebastian Man (L to R) Gordon Huang, Eden Y Woon, Y K Chan and David Whitwam (L to R) Eugene Cheung, Irene Lee and Bryant Lu The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR – Huang Jingrui, Spokesperson & Director-General, Department of Media and Public Relations – Wang Jiahui, Attaché, Policy Research Department   Consulate General in Hong Kong – Alistair McEachern, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Australia – Eduardo Pelagio Alvarez Hernandez, Consul General, Consulate General of Dominican Republic – Timo Kantola, Consul General, Consulate General of Finland – Philippe Baudry, Consul of Economic Affairs, Consulate General of France – Stefan Bredohl, Consul General, German Consulate General – Amir Shlomo Laty, Consul General, Consulate General of Israel – Carmelo Ficarra, Consul General, Consulate General of Italy – Ammala Saenchonghack, Consul General, Consulate General of Laos – Enrique Morales, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Mexico – Kyaw Thu Naing, Consul/Counsellor, Consulate General of Myanmar – Jose Ramon De Jesus Varela Fabrega, Consul General, Consulate General of Panama – Michał Kolodziejski, Consul General, Consulate General of Poland – Bernardo Pinho, Vice Consul for Economic & Commercial Affairs, Consulate General of Portugal – Anatoly Kargapoloy, Consul General, Consulate General of Russian Federation – Victor Hui, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Singapore – Miguel Aguirre de Cárcer, Consul General, Consulate General of Spain – Theerawit Vajirakaphan, Consul, Royal Thai Consulate-General – Kerim Sercan Evcin, Consul General, Consulate General of Turkey – Roxie Houge, Chief Political & Economic Section, US Consulate General – Ellias Mutamba, Consul General, Consulate General of Zimbabwe   (L to R) Victor Hui, Karen Tang, Hellen Teo Manning and Clara Chan The Foundation’s members and guests engaged in lively discussions and exchanges   Guests listened attentively to Weijian Shan’s speech   Q&A session International Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong – Eden Y Woon, President, American Chamber of Commerce – Wilhelm Brauner, Chairman, Austrian Chamber of Commerce – Maristela Scenna-Romano, Director, Brazilian Chamber of Commerce – Jeremy Sheldon, Chair, British Chamber of Commerce – Quinten Kah, Vice Chairman, Dutch Chamber of Commerce – Alexander Steinkuhl, President, German Chamber of Commerce – Tony Ho, Director, Indonesia Chamber of Commerce – David Whitwam, Chairman, New Zealand Chamber of Commerce – Basil Hwang, Vice Chairman, Singapore Chamber of Commerce – Hellen Teo Manning, Executive Director, Singapore Chamber of Commerce – Benjamin Sigg, Co-President, Swiss Chamber of Commerce   Local Chamber of Commerce – Calvin Chan, Vice President, The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of HK  

On 21 March 2025, the Foundation was honored to have invited Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC and former Chief Executive of the HKSAR, to attend the meeting where he shared his insights on the “Two Sessions”, especially the enlightenment for Hong Kong, how Hong Kong could leverage its strengths and advantages, and proactively participate in the country’s development on all fronts through “Chinese Modernization”. At the meeting, the Foundation members had a vibrant discussion with Vice Chairman Leung. Chaired by the Foundation’s Trustee Adriel Chan, Corporate Sponsors Roy Chung and Andrew Yao; Council Members Sebastian Man, Samson Chan, Y K Chan, Lee Yuen-hong, Tommy Hui, Alice Au, Allen Shi, Zhong Xiaofeng, Bosco Law, Ronald Chan and Arthur Shek; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang attended the meeting. Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of CPPCC and former Chief Executive of the HKSAR (middle) shared the spirit of the “Two Sessions” with our members   Vibrant discussion at the meeting   Members thanked Vice Chairman Leung Chun-ying (front row, middle) for his insightful sharing    

On 17 February 2025, the Foundation hosted a dinner for Lu Pengqi, Deputy Commissioner of China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) in the PRC during his visit to Hong Kong. Members welcomed Deputy Commissioner Lu Pengqi (middle) Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Karen Tang, Council Members Joseph Yu, Diana Chou, Raymond Leung, John Lee and Rosana Wong; and invited guests Andrew Liao, Larry Kwok, Shuyu Chen and Joe Fang joined the dinner. Lu was accompanied by Deputy Director-General Han Guoqing, Deputy Director Yang Ping and Principal Staff Zeng Yifan to Hong Kong. Lu Pengqi (front row, middle) shared the efforts made by our country on protecting intellectual property  

Ahmet Burak Daglioglu, President of the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye (Invest in Turkiye) led a delegation to Hong Kong in January 2025. On 13 January 2025, the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Ronnie Chan met with the delegation. Ahmet Burak Daglioglu (left) thanked Ronnie Chan for meeting his delegation The Foundation’s members Adriel Chan, Dario Pong, Y K Chan, Dominic Pang, Karen Tang as well as Bahadir Yahyagil who were part of the Foundation’s delegation to Turkey in 2019 joined the meeting and happy to see friends from Turkey. Kerim Secran Evcin, Consul General of Turkey in Hong Kong also attended. With Ahmet Burak Daglioglu and his delegation

On 8 January 2025, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Guo Fang, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment in the PRC during her visit to Hong Kong. Vibrant discussions on the environmental policy in Hong Kong and mainland China were made during the luncheon Chaired by the Foundation’s Corporate Sponsor Dario Pong, Trustees Adriel Chan, Lee Shau-kee’s representative Andrew Fung and Adrian Cheng’s representative Gordon Huang; Council Members Thomas Woo, Diana Chou, Y K Chan, Allen Shi, Clara Chan and Bosco Law; Executive Director Karen Tang; and invited guest Alvina Chan joined the luncheon. Guo was accompanied by Deputy Director-General Hu Songqin and Secretary Wang Dongyu to Hong Kong. Guo Fang (front row, middle) shared the efforts made by our country on environmental protection

On 17 December 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Mao Ning, Spokesperson and Deputy Director General of Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs during her visit to Hong Kong. Mao Ning (middle) shared the challenging as well as interesting moments as spokesperson Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Karen Tang, Trustees Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Li Xuhua and Lee Shau-kee’s representative Andrew Fung, Corporate Sponsor Roy Chung; Council Members Winnie Chiu, Thomas Woo, Joseph Yu, Philip Ma, Sebastian Man, Y K Chan, Dominic Pang, Allen Shi, Zhong Xiaofeng, Allen Shi, Clara Chan, Bosco Law, Nathan Lee, Catherine Leung, Ronald Chan and Arthur Shek; and guests Yang Guowei, Zheng Liping, Liu Ping and Raymond Tam joined the luncheon. The Foundation’s members and guests warmly welcomed Mao Ning (front row, 6th left)

On 12 December 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Wu Hongbo, China’s Special Representative of the Chinese Government on European Affairs during his visit to Hong Kong. Ambassador Wu shared his views on the relationship between China and Europe Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Karen Tang, Corporate Sponsor Dario Pong; Council Members Joseph Yu, Samson Chan, Allen Shi, Zhong Xiaofeng, Clara Chan, Ronald Chan and Arthur Shek; and guests Feng Jinping, Zheng Liping and Zhang Wenkai joined the luncheon. The Foundation’s members and guests thanked Ambassador Wu (front row, middle) for sharing his wisdom  

On 4 December 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Li Zijun, Deputy Commissioner of National Public Complaints and Proposals Administration (NPCPA) during his visit to Hong Kong. Deputy Commissioner Li introduced the role and function of the NPCPA at the luncheon. The Foundation’s members exchanged views with Deputy Commissioner Li (middle) Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Karen Tang, Trustee Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsor Roy Chung; Council Members Joseph Yu, Diana Chou, Clara Chan and Catherine Leung; and guest Zhang Ruijun joined the luncheon. Group photo with Deputy Commissioner Li (front row, 2nd left)

On 27 November 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Liang Nan, Deputy Administrator of Civil Aviation Administration of China and her team during their visit to Hong Kong. Views on the latest and future development of civil aviation and low-altitude economy in mainland China and Hong Kong were discussed and exchanged at the luncheon. Deputy Administrator Liang Nan (middle) talked about the development of low-altitude economy in mainland China Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Karen Tang, Trustees Adriel Chan and Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Li Xuhua; Council Members Philip Ma, Diana Chou, John Lee, Lee Yuen-hong, Dominic Pang, Allen Shi and Zhong Xiaofeng joined the luncheon. Group photo with Deputy Administrator Liang Nan (sitting, 3rd left) and her team

On 24 September 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Yang Xin, Deputy Director General of the Department of West Asian and North African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs during his visit to Hong Kong. Yang Xin (2nd left) exchanged views with the Foundation’s members Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Karen Tang, Trustees Adriel Chan and Lee Shau-kee’s representative Andrew Fung; Corporate Sponsor Roy Chung; Council Members Thomas Woo, Y K Chan, Lee Yuen-hong, Allen Shi and Zhong Xiaofeng; and guests Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming, Zhou Yilin, Zheng Liping and Arthur Shek joined the luncheon.

On 22 August 2024, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Bonnie Chan, CEO of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) to attend a luncheon where HKEX’s strategic initiatives including their positioning on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies, enhancements to the Stock Connect Programmes, efforts to solidify Hong Kong’s role as a global offshore RMB center, etc were covered. At the luncheon, Ms. Chan also shared her views on the internationalization of the HKEX as well as updates on the IPO market in Hong Kong. Bonnie Chan (3rd left) talked about the HKEX’s strategic initiatives Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Ronnie Chan, Trustees David Chiu and Adriel Chan; Corporate Sponsors Andrew Yao and Dario Pong; Council Members Thomas Woo, Joseph Yu, Philip Ma, Diana Chou, Sebastian Man, Samson Chan, Y K Chan, Alice Au, Rosana Wong, Allen Shi, Clara Chan, Eugene Cheung, Catherine Leung, Stanley Sun, Ronald Chan, Arnold Leung and Joanna Lee; Executive Director Karen Tang; and guest Ronald Tam participated in the luncheon. Members thanked Bonnie (front row, middle) for her insightful sharing

The 3rd Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was successfully held in July, determining the direction of China’s future reforms. “Decision on Further Comprehensive Deepening of Reforms” was announced of which highlights included emphasizing the consolidation and enhancement of Hong Kong’s international financial status, and supporting Hong Kong and Macau in building international hubs for high-end talent talents. These policies worth our special attention. On 12 August 2024, the Foundation was delighted to have invited Joe Fang, Research Director of the One Country Two Systems Research Institute, and Tammy Tam, Editor-in-Chief of the South China Morning Post, to the meeting where they shared their insights and interpretations of the decisions, providing valuable thoughts for further exchange and discussion among the participants. Research Director of the One Country Two Systems Research Institute Joe Fang gave his analysis Editor-in-Chief of the South China Morning Post Tammy Tam shared her insights Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Ronnie Chan, Trustee Adriel Chan; Corporate Sponsor Roy Chung; Council Members Y K Chan, Alice Au, Allen Shi, Clara Chan, Nathan Lee, Catherine Leung, Lesley Kwok and Ronald Chan; Executive Director Karen Tang; and guests Juliana Lam, K C Kwok, Franklin Lam, K K Chan and Arthur Shek attended the meeting.

On 6 August 2024, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Fred Lam, Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), to attend a luncheon which was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Ronnie Chan. At the luncheon, Mr. Lam shared his vision on Hong Kong as an International and Regional Aviation Hub. He also showcased the latest and future developments of the Hong Kong International Airport as well as their collaborations and synergies with other cities in the Greater Bay Area. Fred Lam shared his vision on Hong Kong as an International and Regional Aviation Hub The Foundation’s Trustee Lee Shau-kee’s representative Andrew Fung; Council Members Thomas Woo, Sebastian Man, Y K Chan, Lee Yuen-hong, Dominic Pang, Alex Yip, Allen Shi, Paul Tai and Ronald Chan; Executive Director Karen Tang; and guests Adrian Cheung, K C Kwok, Arthur Shek and Dickson Wong joined the luncheon. Ronnie Chan (7th right) and guests welcomed Fred Lam (middle)

To strengthen communication and enhance friendship, the Commissioner of the China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR Mr. Cui Jianchun hosted a dinner for members of the Foundation at his residence on 17 June 2024. At the dinner, Commissioner Cui thanked the Foundation for its continuous support and long-term collaboration with the Commissioner’s Office on various events such as Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest. Commissioner Cui also shared his views on the international environment as well as the developments of our nation and Hong Kong. Participants of the dinner included the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Trustee Mr. Adam Kwok, Mr. Adriel Chan, Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Dario Pong, Dr. Allen Shi, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Eugene Cheung and Mr. Stanley Sun; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Commissioner’s wife Madam Liang Huili, Deputy Commissioners Pan Yundong and Fang Jianming, Director-General Mr. Huang Jingri, and Deputy Directors-General Ms. Zheng Liping, Mr. Bao Haibin and Mr. Zhu Xiufeng also joined the dinner. Commissioner Cui Jianchun (standing) welcomed the Foundation’s members at his residence (L to R) Mr. Adriel Chan, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Commissioner Cui Jianchun, Deputy Commissioner Pan Yundong and Mr. Huang Jingri (L to R) Dr. Wendy Hong, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Juliana Lam, Ms. Li Xuhua, Commissioner Cui Jianchun, Madam Liang Huili, Ms. Clara Chan and Ms. Diana Chou

On 12 June 2024, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Dr. Su Chi, Chairman of Taipei Forum to attend a luncheon where views on various topics such as cross-strait relations, Sino-US relations, etc were discussed and exchanged. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Dr. Allen Shi, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Nathan Lee and Mr. Eugene Cheung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Hua Chih-hao, Mr. Shiu Sin-por and Dr. Joe Fang joined the luncheon. The Foundation also invited ten Council Members from the Hong Kong Development Forum to join the event. Dr. Su Chi (middle) shared and exchanged views on various topics such as cross-strait relations, Sino-US relations, etc

On 23 May 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Wang Shunqing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PRC to the Republic of Slovenia during his visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Trustee Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua, Council Members Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Samson Chan, Ms. Alice Au, Dr. Allen Shi and Ms. Clara Chan, and guests Mr. Li Bo, Ms. Zheng Liping, Mr. Zhang Wenkai and Dr. K K Chan joined the luncheon. Ambassador Wang Shunqing (middle) shared his views on Sino-European relations

On 26 April 2024, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Ms. Alpha Lau, Director-General of Investment Promotion and Mr. Charles Ng, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong to a meeting where Ms. Lau shared her insights on how to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as the leading international business location in Asia. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Dominic Pang, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Bosco Law and Mr. Eugene Cheung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guest Mrs. Stephany Xu-Chan joined the meeting.

On 25 April 2024, the Foundation was honored to have invited the Secretary for Justice Mr. Paul Lam to attend a luncheon where Mr. Lam talked about the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law and how Hong Kong maintains and safeguards the rule of law. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Mr. Victor Cha, Mr. Adam Kwok and Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Mr. Matthew Lam, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Ms. Rosana Wong, Dr. Allen Shi, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Ms. Catherine Leung and Mr. Arnold Leung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and Political Assistant to the Secretary for Justice Ms. Denise Hung attended the luncheon. The Secretary to Justice Mr. Paul Lam (front row, middle) shared his views at the luncheon

On 25 April 2024, the Foundation hosted a breakfast meeting for Ambassador Tan Jian, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PRC to the Kingdom of the Netherlands cum Permanent Representative of the PRC to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, during his visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Mr. Adriel Chan and Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Y K Chan. Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Ms. Clara Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Ms. Tian Ni, Ms. Zheng Liping and Mr. Zhang Wenkai joined the breakfast meeting. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Y K Chan, Ms. Tian Ni, Ambassador Tan Jian, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Zheng Liping and Dr. Roy Chung; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Zhang Wenkai, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Adriel Chan, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Sebastian Man and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng

Following the first Better Hong Kong Foundation (“the Foundation”) delegation to France last year in May, the Foundation will lead its second delegation to Paris from 2 to 3 in May this year. On 23 April 2024, before our trip to France, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mrs. Christile Drulhe, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, and Mr. Philippe Baudry to a luncheon where we could learn their insights on the latest development on China-France/ China-Europe relations, especially in light of celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Also, Hong Kong’s role in facilitating collaboration opportunities with French business sectors, as well as the interest in Greater Bay Area among the business sector were explored and discussed. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung, Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Dario Pong, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Stanley Sun and Mr. Ronald Chan; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the luncheon. Sharing by Consul General Christile Drulhe (4th right)

Dr. Wang Chunfa, Director of the National Museum of China led a delegation to visit Hong Kong in late March. On 27 March 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon-cum-meeting for Dr. Wang and his team during their visit in Hong Kong. Views on how to facilitate cultural exchange between China and foreign countries, and leverage Hong Kong’s role as a hub for Chinese and western cultural exchange, etc were discussed and exchanged. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan’s representative Mr. Weber Lo; Trustee Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Dario Pong and Mr. Bosco Law; and guest Ms. Alice Mong (Executive Director of Asia Society Hong Kong Center) joined the meeting-cum-luncheon. Dr. Wang Chunfa (middle) shared his views on facilitating cultural exchange between China and foreign countries

On 20 March 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for H.E. Mr. Sopheak Sok during his visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Council Members Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Alex Yip, Ms. Clara Chan and Mr. Bosco Law; and guests Mr. Bunthorn Sok (Deputy Director-General for International Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia), Dr. Hu Yifan (UBS), Dr. Joe Fang (One Country Two Systems Research Institute) and Mr. Ben Mak (JCI HK) joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Dr. Joe Fang, Mr. Sebastian Man, H.E. Mr. Sopheak Sok, Ms. Karen Tang and Mr. Alex Yip; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Bosco Law, Dr. Hu Yifan, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Ben Mak and Mr. Bunthorn Sok

On 19 March 2024, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Ms. Tammy Tam, Editor-in-Chief of the South China Morning Post to give a dinner talk where she shared her findings after attending the “Two Sessions” in Beijing as well as to talk about the government structure and governance in mainland China. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Dominic Pang, Ms. Alice Au, Dr. Allen Shi, Ms. Clara Chan and Ms. Catherine Leung, and guest Ms. Apple Ho (Former Advisor of the Financial Secretary’s Private Office) attended the event. Ms. Tammy Tam shared her insights at the dinner talk

The Better Hong Kong Foundation (“Foundation”) has a long tradition of organizing annual speaking luncheon for the Foundation’s members, Consuls General and chairmen of international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong. The Foundation takes this opportunity to share our perspectives on developments in Hong Kong, the Mainland China as well as our region. This year, we were pleased to have our Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan to give a speech entitled “One Man’s View of Hong Kong in a Brave New World” at the luncheon. Speech by Mr. Ronnie Chan (standing) Participants include: The Better Hong Kong Foundation Trustees – Mr. Ronnie Chan, Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Chairman, Far East Consortium International Ltd Council Members – Mr. Oscar Chow, Non-Executive Director, Chevalier International Holdings Ltd – Dr. Roy Chung, Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd – Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd – Ms. Winnie Ng, Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd – Mr. Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies – Mr. Sebastian Man, Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd – Ms. Juliana Lam, Founder & Chairman, Julius Group Holdings Ltd – Mr. Samson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Genesis Industries Ltd – Mr. Y K Chan, Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd – Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Chairman, Tsui Wah Holdings Ltd – Mr. Anson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Bonds Group of Companies – Mr. Tommy Hui, Executive Director & Vice President, Hengan International Group Co Ltd – Mr. Bryant Lu, Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd – Mr. Dominic Pang, Chairman, Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Ltd – Mr. Andrew Yu, Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd – Mr. Dario Pong, Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd – Ms. Alice Au, Director & Co-lead of CEO, Asia Pacific, Spencer Stuart – Dr. Allen Shi, Chairman, Brilliant Group Ltd – Mr. Nathan Lee, Director and Head of Business Development, TR Capital – Mr. Paul Tai, Regional Director, Far East, Mainetti (HK) Ltd – Mr. Ronald Chan, Chief Investment Officer, Chartwell Capital Ltd – Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation (L to R) Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Kerim Sercan Evcin, Mr. Thomas Gnocchi and Mr. Y K Chan (L to R) Mr. Eduardo Pelagio Alvarez Hernandez, Mr. Michał Kolodziejski, Ir Henry Cheung, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Shin Sung Cheul, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Gregory May, Mr. Alexandre Leitao and Ms. Alice Au The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR – Mr. Huang Jingrui, Director, Department of Media and Public Relations – Mr. Tian Zhenfeng, Deputy Director, Consular Department (L to R) Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Tian Zhenfeng, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Ms. Karen Tang Consulate General in Hong Kong – Mr. Gonzalo Javier Sabate, Consul General, Consulate General of Argentina – Mr. Alistair McEachern, Deputy Consul General, Australian Consulate General – Ms. Tatyana Kharlap, Consul General, Consulate General of Belarus – Mr. Manuel Innocencio de Lacerda Santos Jr., Consul General, Consulate General of Brazil – Mr. Eduardo Pelagio Alvarez Hernandez, Consul General, Consulate General of Dominican Republic – Mr. Thomas Gnocchi, EU Ambassador, European Union Office to Hong Kong & Macao – Mr. Timo Kantola, Consul General, Consulate General of Finland – Mr. Marc Lamy, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of France – Mrs. Stefanie Seedig, Deputy Consul General, German Consulate General – Mr. Amir Lati, Consul General, Consulate General of Israel – Mr. Carmelo Ficarra, Consul General, Consulate General of Italy – Mr. Pablo Macedo Riba, Consul General, Consulate General of Mexico – Mr. Jaime Andrés Campuzano, Consul General, Consulate General of Panama – Mr. Enrique Carlos Cardenas Arestegui, Consul General, Consulate General of Peru – Mr. Michał Kolodziejski, Consul General, Consulate General of Poland – Mr. Alexandre Leitao, Consul General, Consulate General of Portugal – Mr. Anatoly Kargapolov, Consul General, Consulate General of the Russian Federation – Ms. Phoebe Yim, Lead Analyst, Consulate General of Singapore – Mr. Miguel Aguirre de Cárcer, Consul General, Consulate General of Spain – Mrs. Francoise Killias Zillweger, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Switzerland – Mr. Chaturont Chaiyakam, Consul General, Royal Thai Consulate-General – Mr. Kerim Sercan Evcin, Consul General, Consulate General of Turkey – Mr. Gregory May, Consul General, Consulate General of the United States – Mr. Ellias Mutamba, Consul General, Consulate General of Zimbabwe (L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Pablo Macedo Riba, Mr. Enrique Carlos Cardenas Arestegui, Mr. Miguel Aguirre de Cárcer, Mr. Dario Pong and Mr. Joseph Yu (L to R) Mr. Marc Lamy, Mr. Ronnie Chan and Mr. Sebastian Man Mr. Ronnie Chan shared his views on geopolitics Guests listened attentively to Mr. Chan’s speech Q&A session International Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong – Dr. Eden Y Woon, President, American Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Wilhelm Brauner, Chairman, Austrian Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Charles Butcher, Policy Council Chair, British Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Frery Winkel, Chair, Dutch Chamber of Commerce – Ir Henry Cheung, Chairman, Finnish Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Alain Li, President, French Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Ms. Karena Belin, Vice President, German Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Raj Sital, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce – Dr. Benson Chang, Deputy Director, Indonesia Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Davide Michele De Rosa, President, Italian Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Shin Sung Cheul, Chairman, Korean Chamber of Commerce – Mr. David Whitwam, Chairman, New Zealand Chamber of Commerce – Mrs. Hellen Teo Manning, Executive Director, Singapore Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Benjamin Sigg, Co-President, Swiss Chamber of Commerce (L to R) Mr. Raj Sital, Mr. David Whitwam, Dr. Eden Y Woon, Mr. Wilhelm Brauner and Mr. Benjamin Sigg (L to R) Mr. Andrew Yu, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Ivan Sze and Dr. Allen Shi Local Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Ivan Sze, Vice President, Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong – Mr. Anthony Lam, Executive Deputy Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Industries (L to R) Dr. Allen Shi, Mr. Ronald Chan, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Oscar Chow and Mr. Anson Chan

On 21 February 2024, the Foundation held a luncheon to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a group of local senior media friends, aiming to strengthen mutual understanding and communication. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, members of the Foundation’s Working Group including Council Members Mr. Dario Pong (Co-Convener of the Working Group), Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. John Lee, Ms. Catherine Leung, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Ms. Clara Chan, and Mr. Bosco Law as well as Executive Director Ms. Karen attended the luncheon, where they exchanged and shared views with media friends on the future development of mainland China and Hong Kong, global situations, and geopolitical challenges. The media organization executives joining the luncheon included the Editor-in-Chief of SCMP Ms. Tammy Tam; Editor-in-Chief of Ming Pao Mr. Dominic Lau; Editor-in-Chief of Hong Kong Economic Journal Ms. Alice Kwok; Editor-in-Chief of Sing Tao Daily cum the Standard Mr. Ivan Tong; Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Wen Wei Po Mr. Luo Zheng; Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Hong Kong Economic Times Ms. Wong Wai-yat; Director of News and Infotainment of i-CABLE Ms. Regina Kwan; Senior Current Affairs Manager of News & Information Services Division of TVB Ms. Yuan Siu-ching; Assistant Vice President of News and Business Information of NowTV Mr. Vincent Lam; Head of Chinese News and Current Affairs of RTHK Ms. Phoenix Wong; Deputy Director of News & Public Affairs of Hong Kong Commercial Radio Ms. Crystal Cheung; Publisher of Bastille Post Mr. Lo Wing-hung; and Chief Managing Editor of HK01 Mr. Kelvin Chan. (Front row, L to R) Ms. Alice Kwok, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Tammy Tam, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Lo Wing-hung, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Dominic Lau and Dr. Roy Chung; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Kelvin Chan, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Ms. Regina Kwan, Ms. Wong Wai-yat, Mr. Vincent Lam, Ms. Crystal Cheung, Mr. Ivan Tong, Mr. Nathan Lee, Ms. Phoenix Wong and Mr. Luo Zheng

On 1 February 2024, the Foundation was honored to have invited Ms. Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs to meet and exchange views with the Foundation’s young members at a luncheon. Ms. Mak talked about the various works of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, such as district relations, youth development and women affairs, as well as her career development. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, participants included Council Members Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Ms. Lesley Kwok and Mr. Ronald Chan; and guests Mrs. Wendy Hui (Joint Managing Director, Far East Consortium International Ltd), Ms. Kamshim Lau (Executive Director, Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd) and Mr. Kamsen Lau (Executive Director, Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd). Political Assistant to Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Mr. Gordon Cheung and Researcher Mr. Davis Lo also attended the luncheon. Ms. Alice Mak (middle) shared her views on youth development in Hong Kong

On 26 January 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Prof. Fan Gang during his visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Y K Chan, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Mr. Bosco Law; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Ms. Clara Man, Mr. Shiu Sin-por, Mr. Alvin Chan and Prof. Liu Pak-wai joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Shiu Sin-por, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Andrew Fung, Prof. Fan Gang, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Alvin Chan, Mr. Samson Chan and Mr. Joseph Yu; (Back row, L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Bosco Law, Prof. Liu Pak-wai, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Ms. Clara Man

On 16 January 2024, the Foundation’s members met with Ambassador Hou Yanqi during her visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Y K Chan. Mr. Tommy Hui, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Paul Tai, Mr. Stanley Sun and Mr. Ronald Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and guest Mr. Ma Xiaohui attended the meeting. (L to R) Mr. Stanley Sun, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Andrew Fung, Dr. Roy Chung, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ambassador Hou Yanqi, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Paul Chan, Ms. Karen Tang and Mr. Ronald Chan

On 11 January 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Mr. Zheng Liqiao during his visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Allen Shi and Mr. Nathan Lee; and guests Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming, Mr. Zhang Yu, Ms. Zheng Liping and Mr. K C Kwok joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Y K Chan, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Zheng Liqiao, Dr. Roy Chung, Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming, Mr. Allen Shi and Mr. K C Kwok; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Zhang Yu, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Samson Chan, Ms. Zheng Liping, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Nathan Lee and Mr. Bryant Lu

On 8 January 2024, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Mr. Zhang Jianmin during his visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Allen Shi and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, and guests Ms. Zheng Xin, Mr. Luo Shuang, Ms. Zheng Liping, Mr. Zhang Wenkai, Mr. Franklin Lam and Mr. Liu Kin-ming joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Ms. Zheng Xin, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Zhang Jianmin, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Zheng Liping, Mr. Sebastian Man and Mr. Franklin Lam; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Zhang Wenkai, Mr. Liu Kin-ming, Mr. Luo Shuang, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Allen Shi, Mr. Thomas Woo and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng

On 6 December 2023, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Mr. Jing Quan during his visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Members Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Clara Chan and Mr. Eugene Cheung; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Qian Kunpeng, Mr. Huang Jingrui and Mr. Cheng Yi joined the luncheon. (L to R) Mr. Qian Kunpeng, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Huang Jingrui, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Jing Quan, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Eugene Cheung and Mr. Cheng Yi

On 30 November 2023, the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Member Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang visited Fudan University. Prof. Jin Li, President of the university gave a warm welcome and met with the group. President Jin Li (middle) welcomed the visit of Mr. Ronnie Chan (3rd right), Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng (2nd right) and Ms. Karen Tang (3rd left) to Fudan University After the meeting with President Jin, the group also visited the Institute for Global Public Policy (ICPP). Prof. Jing Yijia, Dean of the ICCPP introduced the establishment and the future plan of the Institute, and shared his experiences on collaborations with the Middle East counterparts. Prof. Jing Yijia (left) introduced the ICPP to Mr. Ronnie Chan and Ms. Karen Tang

On 24 November 2023, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Lu Kang, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PRC to the Republic of Indonesia, during his visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Trustee Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Y K Chan, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung and Ms. Joanna Lee; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Zhang Yuanhang, Mr. Liu Quodong and Mr. Boswell Cheung attended the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Ms. Joanna Lee, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Karen Tang, Ambassador Lu Kang, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Liu Quodong and Mr. Andrew Fung; (Back row, L to R) Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Boswell Cheung, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Eugene Cheung and Mr. Zhang Yuanhang

On 21 November 2023, the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Dario Pong and Ms. Clara Chan met with Mr. Li Kexin and his colleague Mr. Guo Renzheng during their visit in Hong Kong. (Front row, L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Li Kexin, Mr. Andrew Fung and Mr. Andrew Yao; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Dominic Pang, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Guo Renzheng and Mr. Tommy Hui

On 14 November 2023, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Mr. Nicholas Ho where he shared views on Hong Kong’s roles and involvements in the Belt and Road Initiative. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Trustee Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Y K Chan, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Dario Pong, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Mr. Paul Tai, and guests Mr. James Tong and Dr. Hu Yifan joined the luncheon. Commissioner Nicholas Ho (middle) shared views on Hong Kong’s roles and involvements in the Belt and Road Initiative

On 26 October 2023, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Prof. Christian Kastrop, Managing Partner and Ms. Agnes Michalik, Managing Director of the Global Solutions Initiative during their visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Paul Tai and Mr. Arnold Leung joined the luncheon to exchange and share views on developments of Hong Kong and the mainland China with Prof. Kastrop and Ms. Michalik as well as to hear their experiences and thoughts on our side of the world. Prof. Christian Kastrop (middle) shared his thoughts on global collaborations  

On 14 September 2023, the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Mr. John Lee, Mr. Bryant Lu and Ms. Clara Chan met with Ambassador Zhang Yiming during his visit in Hong Kong. (L to R) Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. John Lee, Ambassador Zhang Yiming, Ms. Karen Tang and Mr. Bryant Lu

On 13 September 2023, the Foundation hosted a table at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center lunch dialogue where Dr. Scott Kennedy, Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, and Mr. Jude Blanchette, Freeman Chair in China Studies of the Center for Strategic and International Studies shared their views on US-China relations. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Allen Shi, Mr. Stanley Sun and Mr. Albert Chuang, and guests Mr. Shiu Sin-por and Mr. Heinrich Yang attended the event. (L to R) Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Heinrich Yang, Mr. Stanley Sun, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Dario Pong, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Allen Shi, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Shiu Sin-por and Mr. Albert Chuang

On 12 September 2023, the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan together with Council Members Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Nathan Lee and Mr. Eugene Cheung, and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang met and exchanged views with Dr. Scott Kennedy and Mr. Jude Blanchette during their visit in Hong Kong.

On 18 August 2023, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Daniel Fung, Chairman of Cambridge Global Conversations and Vice Chairman of Financial Services Development Council to attend a luncheon where Mr. Fang gave a speech entitled “Kick Starting Hong Kong’s Future”. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Rosana Wong, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Ronald Chan and Mr. Arnold Leung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Ms. Joanna Lee, Mr. Jonathan Kwok and Dr. Joe Fang joined the luncheon. Mr. Daniel Fung (3rd left) shared his thoughts on Hong Kong’s future

On 10 August 2023, the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Trustee Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung, Council Members Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law and Mr. Eugene Cheung met with Mr. Jia Like and his colleague Mr. Zhang Kui during their visit in Hong Kong. (L to R) Mr. Eugene Chung, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Jia Like, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Andrew Fung and Mr. Zhang Kui

To strengthen communication and enhance friendship, the Commissioner of the China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR Mr. Liu Guangyuan hosted a luncheon for members of the Foundation at his office on 20 July 2023. At the luncheon, Commissioner Liu shared his analysis of the recent changes and developments of the international environment, and the impact on China and its foreign policy. Participants of the luncheon included the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Adam Kwok, Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and Dr. Lin Yong; Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung and Ms. Catherine Leung; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Deputy Commissioner Pan Yundong, Directors-General Ms. Qian Junjun, Mr. Wang Qi and Mr. Huang Jingri, and Deputy Director-General Mr. Chen Jianzhong also joined the luncheon. Commissioner Liu Guangyuang (front row, middle) hosted a luncheon for the Foundation’s members at his office

On 14 July 2023, the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Kenneth Ho, Council Member Mr. Dominic Pang and guest Dr. Joe Fang met with Prof. Jing Yijia and his colleagues Prof. Ting Gong and Ms. Cao Jia during their visit in Hong Kong. Prof. Jing Yijia (middle) presented a souvenir to the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang

The Foundation organized its first delegation to France and visited Paris from 10 – 13 May 2023. On 29 June 2023, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mrs. Christile Drulhe, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau and her colleague Mr. Bertrand Quevremont to join the luncheon where members could share their findings of the trip and to explore opportunities for further collaboration. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung, Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and representative Mr. Kenneth Ho, Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung and Mr. Paul Tai; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guest Mr. Adriel Chan joined the luncheon. Members shared their findings of the trip with Consul General Christile Drulhe (front row, middle)

On 27 April 2023, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Chris Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury to attend a meeting where Mr. Hui shared his findings of the Europe trip as well as his insights on Hong Kong as an international financial center. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Nelson Chou; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Dario Pong, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Ronald Chan and Mr. K C Kung; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the meeting. Mr. Chris Hui (front row, 2nd left) shared his insights on Hong Kong as an international financial center

On 24 April 2023, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Pan Yundong, Deputy Commissioner of the Commissioner’s Office of the China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR to share his insights on the current international environment, China’s foreign policy as well as opportunities and challenges arising at the luncheon, Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, members including Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Alex Yip, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Stanley Sun and Mr. Ronald Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Huang Jingri, Ms. Zheng Liping, Mr. Liu Ping, Mr. Li Runyang, Mr. Adriel Chan, Mrs. Stephany Chan, Ms. Tammy Tam and Mr. Arthur Shek joined the luncheon. Deputy Commissioner Pan Yundong (sitting, 4th left) shared his views on current international affairs with the Foundation members

On 14 April 2023, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Victor Chu, Chairman & CEO of First Eastern Investment Group and Dr. Karim Alwadi, Co-Founder of Beltway Group to talk about their experiences and insights on the Middle East. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, members including Trustees Mr. Victor Cha and Mr. Adam Kwok; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Bosco Law and Mr. Arnold Leung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Adriel Chan, Mrs. Stephany Chan, Dr. Jimmy Jim and Mr. Arthur Shek joined the luncheon. Mr. Victor Chu (3rd left) and Dr. Karim Alwadi (3rd right) shared their experiences and insights on the Middle East

On 14 March 2023, the Foundation is honored to have invited the Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan to attend a luncheon where Mr. Chan shared his insights and vision on our city’s economic development, challenges as well as opportunities, particularly after the announcement of the 2023-2024 Budget. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Adam Kwok, Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Allen Shi, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Paul Tai, Mr. Stanley Sun, Mr. Ronald Chan, Mr. K C Kung and Mr. Arnold Leung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and Adviser of the Financial Secretary’s Private Office Ms. Apple Ho, Press Secretary to Financial Secy Mr. Kevin Lai and Political Assistant to Financial Secretary Mr. Yeung Tung-tat attended the luncheon. The Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan (front row, 5th left) shared his views at the luncheon

On 13 February 2023, the Foundation was honored to have invited Ms. Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs to attend a luncheon where Ms. Mak shared her insights and vision on the development of Hong Kong youths and local community. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Adam Kwok’s representatives Mr. Desmond Wong and Ms. Trista Tsang; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Ms. Catherine Leung, Mr. Albert Chuang and Mr. Arnold Leung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and Political Assistant to Secretary Mr. Gordon Cheung and Researcher Mr. Davis Lo attended the luncheon. Ms. Alice Mak (3rd right) shared her views at the luncheon

On 13 February 2023, the Foundation was honored to have invited Dr. Gerald Chan, Cofounder of Morningside Group to attend a luncheon where Dr. Chan shared his insights on STEM development. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Alex Yip, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Paul Tai and Mr. Ronald Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Ms. Lillian Cheong, Prof. Nancy Ip, Mr. Stephen Wong, Prof. John Oschendorf, Mr. Shiu Sin-por, Ms. Alice Mong, Mrs. Barbara Chan and Mrs. Stephany Chan attended the luncheon. Dr. Gerald Chan (4th left) shared his insights at the luncheon

The Better Hong Kong Foundation (“Foundation”) has a long tradition of organizing annual speaking luncheon for the Foundation’s members, Consuls General and chairmen of international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong. The Foundation takes this opportunity to share our perspectives on developments in Hong Kong, the Mainland China as well as our region. This year, we were deeply honored to have invited The Hon John KC Lee, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region to speak at the luncheon. Speech by the Chief Executive Mr. John Lee (5th left) Participants include: The Better Hong Kong Foundation Trustees – Mr. Ronnie Chan, Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chair, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Dr. Peter Lam, Chairman, Lai Sun Group – Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Chairman, Far East Consortium International Ltd – Mr. Adam Kwok, Executive Director, Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd Corporate Sponsor – Mr. Andrew Yao, Chairman, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Ltd Council Members – Mr. Matthew Lam, Executive Deputy Chairman, Lai Fung Holdings Ltd – Ms. Winnie Chiu, President & Executive Director, Dorsett Hospitality International – Mr. Oscar Chow, Non-Executive Director, Chevalier International Holdings Ltd – Dr. Roy Chung, Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd – Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd – Ms. Winnie Ng, Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd – Mr. Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies – Mr. Sebastian Man, Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd – Ms. Juliana Lam, Managing Director, Julius Group Holdings Ltd – Dr. Raymond Leung, Chairman, FiMax Technology Ltd – Mr. Samson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Genesis Industries Ltd – Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd – Dr. Frankie Yeung, Senior District Director, AIA International Ltd – Mr. Anson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Bonds Group of Companies – Mr. Bryant Lu, Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd – Mr. Dominic Pang, Chairman, Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Ltd – Mr. Andrew Yu, Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd – Mr. Dario Pong, Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd – Ms. Rosana Wong, Executive Director, Yau Lee Holdings Ltd – Mr. Allen Shi, Chairman, Brilliant Group Ltd  – Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Chairman, Amundi Greater China, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd – Ms. Clara Chan, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd – Mr. Bosco Law, Deputy Chairman & CEO, Laws Fashion Group Ltd – Mr. Eugene Cheung – Ms. Catherine Leung, Co-Founder & Partner, MizMaa Ventures Ltd – Mr. Stanley Sun, CEO, China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings Ltd – Mr. Ronald Chan, Chief Investment Officer, Chartwell Capital Ltd – Mr. K C Kung, Managing Partner, Nexus Point Advisors (HK) Ltd – Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation The Chief Executive Mr. John Lee (front row, 6th left) and members of the Foundation The Chief Executive’s Office – Ms. Carol Yip, Director Consulate General in Hong Kong – Ms. Maria Veronica Grygianiec, Consul, Consulate General of Argentina – Ms. Israt Ara, Consul General, Consulate General of Bangladesh – Ms. Tatyana Kharlap, Consul General, Consulate General of Belarus – Mrs. Ainatol Zahayu Mohammad, Consul General, Consulate General of Brunei Darussalam – Mr. Luis Fernando Orozco Barrera, Consul General, Consulate General of Colombia – Mr. Amr Elhenawy, Consul General, Consulate General of Egypt – Mr. Thomas Gnocchi, Head of Office, European Union – Mr. Timo Kantola, Consul General, Consulate General of Finland – Ms. Christile Drulhe, Consul General, Consulate General of France – Mrs. Stefanie Seedig, Consul General, German Consulate General – Mr. Konstantinos Kattoulas, Consul General, Consulate General of Greece – Mr. Yomi Eka Putra, Consul for Economic Affairs, Consulate General of Indonesia – Mr. David Costello, Consul General, Consulate General of Ireland – Mr. Amir Lati, Consul General, Consulate General of Israel – Mr. Carmelo Ficarra, Consul General, Consulate General of Italy – Mr. Baek Yongchun, Consul General, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea – H.E. Naser S Alghanim, Consul General, Consulate General of the State of Kuwait – Ms. Lai Kee Hee, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Malaysia – Mr. Paoblo Macedo Riba, Consul General, Consulate General of Mexico – Mr. Han Win Naing, Consul General, Consulate General of Myanmar – Mr. Enrique Carlos Cardenas Arestegui, Consul General, Consulate General of Peru – Mr. Roberto B Mabalot, Jr, Vice Consul, Consulate General of the Philippines – Mr. Aleksander Danda, Consul General, Consulate General of Poland – Mr. Ali Saad M H Al-Hajri, Consul General, Consulate General of Qatar – Mr. Mircea Gabriel Ciulu, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of Romania – Mr. Igor Sagitov, Consul General, Consulate General of the Russian Federation – Mr. Ong Siew Gay, Consul General, Consulate General of Singapore – Mr. Mojalefa Mogono, Consul General, Consulate General of South Africa – Mr. Miguel Aguirre de Carcer, Consul General, Consulate General of Spain – Mr. Rolf Frei, Consul General, Consulate General of Switzerland – Mr. Sorayod Kumbunlue, Deputy Consul General, Royal Thai Consulate General – Mr. Peyami Kalyoncu, Consul General, Consulate General of Turkey – Ms. Ana Dubraska Garcia, Consul General, Consulate General of Venezuela – Mr. Pham Binh Dam, Consul General, Consulate General of Vietnam (L to R) Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Matthew Lam, Ms. Christile Drulhe, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Mr. Bosco Law (L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Mircea Gabriel Ciulu, Mr. David Costello, Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Mojalefa Mogono, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Aleksander Danda and Dr. Roy Chung (L to R) Ms. Clara Chan, Dr. Peter Lam, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Baek Yongchun and Mr. Chan Yim-kwong (L to R) Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Timo Kantola, Mr. David Costello, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Mircea Gabriel Ciulu, Mr. Michael Benz and Mr. Oscar Chow International Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong – Dr. Eden Woon, President, American Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Josephine Orgill, Board Director & Treasurer, Australian Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Wilhelm Brauner, Chairman, Austrian Chamber of Commerce – Ir. Dr. Anne Kerr, Chair, British Chamber of Commerce – Mr. David Graham, Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Lyna Fang, Director, Commercial Center of Cambodia in Hong Kong – Mr. Alex Tam, Chair, Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Veera Sinnemaki, Vice Chair, Finnish Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Johannes Hack, President, German Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Raj Sital, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce – Dr. Rafael Aharoni, Chairman, Israeli Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Ryoichi Ito, Secretary General, Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Ms. Fenn Ho, Executive Manager, Malaysian Chamber of Commerce – Mr. David Whitwam, Chairman, New Zealand Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Jacky Foo, Chairman Alternate, Singapore Chamber of Commerce – Mrs. Hellen Manning, Executive Director, Singapore Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Michael Benz, Board Member, Swiss Chamber of Commerce Local Chamber of Commerce – Mrs. Betty Yuen, Chairman, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Allen Shi, President, Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (L to R) Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Mojalefa Mogono, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Paoblo Macedo Riba, Mr. Joseph Yu and Mr. Luis Fernando Orozco Barrera (L to R) Dr. Eden Woon, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Clara Chan, Mrs. Betty Yuen, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Raymond Leung and Ms. Rosana Wong (L to R) Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Baek Yongchun, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Rafael Aharoni, Mr. Stanley Sun and Mr. Andrew Yao (L to R) H.E. Naser S Alghanim, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Ali Saad M H Al-Hajri, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Wilhelm Brauner, Mr. David Whitwam, Mr. Thomas Woo and Ms. Maria Veronica Grygianiec (L to R) Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. David Graham, Mr. Ronald Chan, Mr. Johannes Hack and Ms. Karen Tang

On 26 August 2022, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR to attend a meeting where he discussed and exchanged views with members of the Foundation. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ms. Pansy Ho and Mr. Adam Kwok, Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Henry Shi; Council Members Mr. Matthew Lam, Ms. Winnie Chiu, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Allen Shi, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Paul Tai, Mr. Albert Chuang and Mr. Jonathan Kwok; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and guest Mr. Adriel Chan attended the meeting. The Chief Executive Mr. John Lee (sitting, 4th left) shared and exchanged views with members of the Foundation

On 15 August 2022, the Foundation organized a dinner for members who recently traveled to the mainland China and overseas, particularly under different epidemic prevention policies, to share their traveling experiences as well as feelings on interactions with their overseas counterparts. At the dinner, members also discussed and exchanged views and ideas on various challenges to Hong Kong, and how to create and grasp opportunities ahead. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Ms. Catherine Leung, Mr. Stanley Sun and Mr. Ronald Chan; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the dinner. (Sitting, L to R) Mr. Ronald Chan, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Wendy Hong, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Clara Chan, Ms. Catherine Leung, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Joseph Yu and Mr. Thomas Woo (Standing, L to R) Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yao, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Stanley Sun, Mr. Bosco Law and Mr. Nathan Lee

On 5 August 2022, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Dr. Lee Kai-fu, Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures to attend a luncheon where Dr. Lee gave a talk entitled “China: The Inevitable Deep Tech Superpower”. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor Dr. Lin Yong; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung and Ms. Catherine Leung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Adriel Chan, Mr. Ronald Chan and Mr. K C Kung joined the luncheon. Dr. Lee Kai-fu (standing) shared his wisdom with the Foundation’s members

On 1 June 2022, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Chandran Nair, Founder & CEO, Global Institute For Tomorrow to attend a virtual meeting where Mr. Nair shared his thoughts on foreigners’ confidence and views over the future of Hong Kong, and how we could do a better job of telling Hong Kong story. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Members Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Philip Ma, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Paul Tai, Ms. Catherine Leung, Ms. Lesley Kwok and Mr. Jonathan Kwok; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang participated in the virtual meeting. Mr. Chandran Nair shared and exchanged views with the Foundation’s members

On 22 April 2022, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Edward Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development to attend a virtual meeting where Mr. Yau shared his insights on reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an international business hub especially after the pandemic. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Alex Yip, Ms. Rosana Wong, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Christopher Chan, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Ms. Catherine Leung and Mr. Stanley Sun; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang participated in the virtual meeting. Mr. Edward Yau shared his views on Hong Kong’s future economic development

On 4 March 2022, the Foundation was pleased to have invited the former Editor-in-Chief of the South China Morning Post Mr. Wang Xiangwei, who is now residing in Beijing, to give a talk at a virtual meeting where he shared insights on the geopolitics, especially on China-US, from the perspective of Beijing as well as the position of Hong Kong in the eyes of Beijing leadership and think thanks, particularly after the pandemic. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Allen Shi, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Paul Tai, Ms. Catherine Leung, Mr. Stanley Sun, Mr. Albert Chuang, Ms. Lesley Kwok and Mr. Jonathan Kwok; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang participated in the virtual meeting. Mr. Wang Xiangwei shared his views

On 4 January 2022, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Dr. Hu Yifan, Regional Chief Investment Officer and Head Macroeconomics APAC of UBS Global Wealth Management to attend a meeting where Dr. Hu talked about the impact of China concept stocks’ delisting and regulatory policies on markets. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Allen Shi, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Ms. Catherine Leung and Mr. Jonathan Kwok; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the meeting. Dr. Hu Yifan (left) shared her views on the delisting of China concept stocks

On 26 November 2021, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Prof. Li Pang-kwong, Professor of Practice of Department of Political Science at Lingnan University to attend a meeting where Prof. Li shared his insightful review from the British declassified files, on British strategy of governance and planning before the handover of Hong Kong to China. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Stanley Sun and Mr. Jonathan Kwok; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guest Mr. Cheung Chi-kong joined the meeting. Prof. Li Pang-kwong (middle) shared his insightful review from the British declassified files

On 4 November 2021, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Dr. Shan Weijian, Group Chairman & CEO of PAG to attend a meeting where Dr. Shan shared his insights on the recent policy introduction on economic and social developments in the mainland China. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Paul Tai, Ms. Lesley Kwok and Mr. Jonathan Kwok; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Andrew Chiu and Mr. Danny Hui joined the meeting. Dr. Shan Weijian (left) shared his views

On 29 October 2021, the Foundation was honoured to have invited Mr. Christopher Tang, Secretary for Security to meet and exchange views with our members at a dinner. Participants included the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Mr. Victor Cha, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua, Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung, Mr. Albert Chuang, Ms. Lesley Kwok and Mr. Jonathan Kwok; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guest Ms. Josephine Chiu.

On 27 August 2021, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Shiu Sin-por, former Head of the Central Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government and Executive Director of the New Paradigm Foundation to attend a meeting where Mr. Shiu shared his views on British colonial rule and Hong Kong nowadays. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Mr. Adam Kwok and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor Dr. Lin Yong; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Bosco Law and Mr. Nathan Lee; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Cheung Chi-kong, Ms. Lesley Kwok, Mr. Jonathan Kwok and Mr. Albert Chuang joined the meeting. Mr. Shiu Sin-por and Mr. Ronnie Chan

On 3 August 2021, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer of the HKEX to meet and share his thoughts over the future of Hong Kong with our members at a dinner. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu; Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Allen Shi, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee and Mr. Eugene Cheung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Ms. Tori Cowley, Mr. Adriel Chan and Mrs. Stephany Chan also joined the dinner. With Mr. Nicolas Aguzin (1st row, 4th left)

On 19 July 2021, the Foundation was honoured to have invited Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Former Chief Executive of the HKSAR to attend a meeting where he shared his views on Hong Kong’s current political and social affairs. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Mr. Victor Cha, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua, Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor Dr. Lin Yong; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Alex Yip, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Allen Shi, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Christopher Chan, Mr. Eugene Cheung and Ms. Catherine Leung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Adriel Chan and Mr. Stanley Sun also joined the meeting. (L to R) Mr. Victor Cha, Mr. Leung Chun-ying and Mr. Ronnie Chan

On 15 June 2021, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Lo Wing-hung, Publisher and Chief Curator of Bastille Post, to give a talk entitled “Political Environment and Media Ecology of New Hong Kong” and to exchange views with our members. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua, Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Eugene Cheung and Mr. Paul Tai; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Ms. Catherine Leung and Dr. Jacinto Tong joined the meeting. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (3rd right, sitting), Mr. Lo Wing-hung (middle, sitting) shared his views with members and guests at the meeting

On 9 June 2021, the 2021 Shanghai-Hong Kong Cooperation and Development Forum was successfully held in Shanghai and Hong Kong, in a combination of physical and virtual methods. Jointly organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shanghai Committee, the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) and the Hong Kong Coalition, the theme of this year’s forum was “’14th Five-Year Plan’ Shanghai Development and Shanghai-Hong Kong Cooperation”. The forum focused on the national “14th Five-Year Plan” and the contents of Shanghai’s “14th Five-Year Plan”, aiming to convey to Hong Kong society, especially industrial, commercial, financial and professional sectors, the numerous opportunities arising. The forum was co-organised by One Country Two Systems Research Institute, HKCPPCC (Provincial) Members Association, Shanghai Hong Kong Association and Looop Media while supported by Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai of the HKSAR Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Vice Chairman of CPPCC and former Chief Executive of HKSAR Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Chairman of the Shanghai CPPCC Mr. Dong Yunhu, President of the SASS Dr. Wang Dezhong together with the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan officiated at the opening ceremony. At the forum, experts and scholars shared their insights on three main areas, namely “New Direction on Marco Policy of the National and Shanghai’s 14th Five-Year Plan and the Potential of Shanghai-Hong Kong Cooperation”, “Shanghai Regional New Platforms and Collaboration between Shanghai and Hong Kong” and “Shanghai-Hong Kong International Financial, Technology and Trade Center under 14th Five-Year Plan”. The forum has attracted more than 300 participants from Shanghai and Hong Kong, including officials from relevant government departments, experts and scholars, entrepreneurs, representatives of social organisations, and young people living in Shanghai from Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Council Member Mr. Dario Pong moderated one of the discussion sessions in Shanghai. In Shanghai venue: Chairman of the Shanghai CPPCC Mr. Dong Yunhu (3rd right)  The Foundation has invited Mr. Yue Yi, Director of Bay Area Hong Kong Center and former Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong); Prof. James Wang, Research Director of Bay Area Hong Kong Center; Mr. Shang Hailong, Executive Director of HKAI Lab and Managing Director of SenseTime Hong Kong; and Prof. Ping K Ko, angel investor on chip enterprise and Emeritus Professor of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as representatives from Hong Kong to speak at the forum. Photo taken at Hong Kong venue: (L to R) Dr. Fang Zhou, Mr. Yue Yi, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Roy Chung, Prof. James Wang, Mr. Shang Hailong and Ms. Karen Tang

On 20 May 2021, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Christopher Tang, Commissioner of Police of Hong Kong Police Force to meet and exchange views with our members. Deputy Commissioner of Police Ms. Edwina Lau also attended the meeting. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Mr. Matthew Lam, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Adam Kwok, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee, Mr. Eugene Cheung and Mr. Paul Tai; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the meeting. (L to R) Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Christopher Tang and Mr. Ronnie Chan  

The Foundation organized a talk on 12 April 2021. We were pleased to have our Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan to share his insights on China-U.S. relations with members and guests. Participants of the talk included Trustees Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Allen Shi, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Nathan Lee and Mr. Eugene Cheung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Franklin Lam, Mr. Paul Tai, Ms. Tammy Tam and Mr. Steven Sit.

On 19 March 2021, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Monetary Authority to give a talk at a virtual meeting where he shared insights on the global economic outlook especially after the pandemic as well as what position and strategy that Hong Kong is going to take in response to various challenges. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Oscar Chow, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Christopher Chan, Mr. Nathan Lee and Mr. Eugene Cheung; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guest Mr. Paul Tai participated in the virtual meeting.