Financial forums in Beijing and Hong Kong focus on global cooperation and five-year planning

The 2026 Financial Street Forum Annual Meeting has concluded in Beijing. Under the theme ‘Openness, Cooperation, and Inclusivity—Building a New Ecosystem for Global Financial Development,’ the event featured 21 topical activities and three keynote conferences. The forum aimed to address economic fragmentation by promoting international financial cooperation and strengthening Beijing's role as a national financial management center. Discussions emphasized the importance of the upcoming ‘15th Five-Year Plan’ period and the integration of finance with the real economy.

In Hong Kong, the Sing Tao Global Economic Forum 2026 is scheduled for November 13 at the Ritz-Carlton. The forum will focus on ‘Starting a New Five-Year Plan and Expanding Financial Opportunities,’ coinciding with the launch of Hong Kong's first five-year plan and China's 15th Five-Year Plan. Key topics include Hong Kong's evolving role in global finance amidst geopolitical shifts, the development of the Northern Metropolis as an international innovation and technology hub, and the impact of artificial intelligence on industrial upgrading. High-level speakers include the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong and leaders from various financial and technological sectors.