Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po reports that French investors are warming to Hong Kong again. The shift stems from the city’s strong market performance and an improved geopolitical climate, particularly after the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Paul Chan Mo-po shared these observations during a Paris ministerial conference on terrorism financing. He described a clear change in attitude since his previous visit two years earlier, when French investors remained doubtful about Hong Kong’s future as a global financial hub.
Chan attributed the improved outlook to recent market gains and easing geopolitical tensions. The meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, he noted, has generated considerable positive sentiment among business circles.
Hong Kong’s stock market rose 28 per cent last year. The city has also received favourable reviews from the International Monetary Fund and major credit rating agencies. Several French firms with operations in Hong Kong reported solid profits over the past two years.