Hong Kong and Miami Strengthen Business Ties at New York ETO Forum in Florida

New York ETO showcases Hong Kong's business and financial strengths at Miami forum

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (New York ETO) hosted a business forum titled "Building Bridges Between Hong Kong and Miami - Business, Finance and More" in Miami, Florida, on April 16 (Miami time), bringing together close to 70 participants from the business and investment communities to explore financial opportunities in Hong Kong.

Organised in partnership with the Financial & International Business Association, Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the forum underscored the New York ETO's renewed engagement with the southeastern United States and its commitment to strengthening ties with Miami and Florida.

In her welcoming remarks, the Director of the New York ETO, Ms Maisie Ho, highlighted the shared strengths of Miami and Hong Kong as dynamic, outward-looking gateway cities. "Hong Kong is Asia's world city, while Miami is the Gateway of the Americas," she said. "Both cities thrive as super connectors, linking capital, talent and ideas across borders, and enabling enterprises to scale from regional players to global leaders."

Ms Ho highlighted Hong Kong's strong economic momentum, noting that the city ranked first globally in initial public offering fundraising and its status as home to over 3 380 single-family offices. She also outlined new growth opportunities under the "AI+" and "Finance+" policy frameworks announced in the latest Budget, including initiatives in AI integration, support for technology enterprises, green finance and Renminbi internationalisation.

The forum's panel discussion featured the Executive Director of the Financial Services Development Council, Dr Rocky Tung, who shared insights on Hong Kong's latest financial developments and its role as a premier international financial platform for Miami-based companies, investors, and family offices. Other panelists included the Chief Representative of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in New York, Mr Anson Law, and the Founder and Principal of Kaptzan Legal Solutions, Ms Robin Kaptzan. The session was moderated by the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong New York Office, Ms Yi Xie.

During the forum, Ms Ho and Dr Tung met with the President and CEO of the Financial & International Business Association, Mr David Schwartz, and treasurer, Mr Wayne Shah, to discuss opportunities to advance financial connectivity of the two ecosystems through knowledge exchange and institutional partnership. Earlier in the day, Ms Ho also participated in the 2026 Seatrade Cruise Global with the Tourism Commission and the Hong Kong Tourism Board to promote Hong Kong as a premier cruise tourism destination for high-value-added travellers who treasure diverse experiences. Seatrade Cruise Global is the leading annual event for the international cruise industry, bringing together cruise lines, destination ports, suppliers and travel professionals.

New York ETO showcases Hong Kong's business and financial strengths at Miami forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO showcases Hong Kong's business and financial strengths at Miami forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO showcases Hong Kong's business and financial strengths at Miami forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO showcases Hong Kong's business and financial strengths at Miami forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO showcases Hong Kong's business and financial strengths at Miami forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO showcases Hong Kong's business and financial strengths at Miami forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSAR LegCo firmly rejects US untruthful "2026 Hong Kong Policy Act Report"

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Legislative Council (LegCo), through its spokesman, today (April 17) strongly disapproves of and rejects the United States (US) so-called "2026 Hong Kong Policy Act Report" (the Report). LegCo also fully supports the statement issued by the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR, firmly countering the false allegations regarding Hong Kong's situation in the US Report.

The HKSAR is an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China, and as a local administrative region that enjoys a high degree of autonomy under the principle of "one country, two systems", comes directly under the jurisdiction of the Central People's Government. The LegCo spokesman points out that the Report slandered the development of Hong Kong under the principle of "one country, two systems" in areas such as democracy, rule of law, human rights and freedoms, socio-economic and cultural developments, etc. The Report also vilified the implementation of the laws safeguarding national security in Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong National Security Law. LegCo urges the US authorities to discern facts from fallacies, refrain from disseminating misleading and scaremongering information, and immediately cease interference in any form in Hong Kong's affairs. Hong Kong's democracy is established with high-quality, and the rights and freedoms enjoyed by residents in accordance with the law are fully protected. These facts must not be slandered or smeared.

Since the improvement of the electoral system in 2021, each of the LegCo elections has demonstrated broad representation and balanced participation of society. The entire process was fair, just and open, while fully adhering to the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong". Under the executive-led governance, LegCo has been taking forward various tasks pragmatically and effectively to complement with and monitor the governance of the SAR Government. These include promoting economic development, improving people's livelihood, and more actively integrating into and serving the overall national development. These tangible and positive results should not be rejected or distorted by any ill-intentioned people.

Meanwhile, the HKSAR Government and LegCo are committed to continuously improve the legal system for safeguarding national security. As the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Xia Baolong, pointed out at the National Security Education Day on April 15, following the implementation of laws safeguarding national security in Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong National Security Law, along with the establishment of dedicated national and Special Administrative Region institutions for safeguarding national security, Hong Kong has once again become one of the safest cities in the world. Hong Kong's business environment is becoming better and attracting investors from around the world. Facts speak louder than eloquence. The well-being of citizens and the interests of foreign investors are fully protected in Hong Kong. Our achievements are evident to all.

The LegCo spokesman stressed that, leveraging the distinctive advantage of having strong support from the motherland and close connection with the world, Hong Kong's position and role in the overall national development are becoming clearer and more important. LegCo firmly believes that, on the new journey of the National 15th Five-Year-Plan, Hong Kong will better integrate into and serve the overall national development. By actively aligning with the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the high-quality development strategy, we will create a more prosperous and stable future full of opportunities.

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