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On the morning of June 19, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, attended a symposium for technology enterprises hosted by Huatai Securities, engaging in in-depth discussions with over a dozen innovation and technology entrepreneurs.

Greg Zhang, founder and CEO of Direct Drive Tech Limited (Beijing). ("Direct Drive Tech")  a representative enterprise in the embodied AI industry—was invited to the event. He briefed Financial Secretary Chan and other attending officials on the development status of the industry and the company. During the meeting, Zhang detailed the current landscape of the embodied robotics industry, trends in technological iteration, and market application prospects. He also highlighted Benmo Technology’s strategic layout regarding core technologies, R&D and innovation plans, and the roadmap for industrialization in the embodied robotics sector.

Financial Secretary Chan outlined the latest state of Hong Kong’s economy and the key focus areas for the "15th Five-Year Plan" period—specifically the "Four Centres and One Hub" strategy, as well as the integrated development of education, technology, talent, and industry. He welcomed innovation and technology enterprises to leverage Hong Kong’s international platform as a springboard and support base for expanding their global operations; the HKSAR Government has established a dedicated task force to mobilize cross-sector resources to assist them in this global expansion.

At the symposium, Financial Secretary Chan noted that the nation is accelerating high-level self-reliance and strength in science and technology, achieving global leadership in many innovation sectors. As leading mainland enterprises accelerate innovation and expand into international markets, there is a need to connect with international capital markets. This allows them to capitalize on the positive sentiment of international investors regarding China's technological development, while also aligning corporate governance with international standards and best practices to gain greater investor recognition and enhance global visibility. He encouraged enterprises to actively consider listing in Hong Kong, establishing international business headquarters, and setting up cross-border treasury centres. By fully utilizing Hong Kong’s high-quality financial and professional services—along with relevant tax incentives—companies can strengthen their development, optimize their industrial and supply chain layouts, and better navigate geopolitical challenges.