Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the Welcome Dinner for the Global Prosperity Summit 2026 today (May 18):
Vice President Han Zhiqiang (Vice President of the China Public Diplomacy Association), Deputy Commissioner Li Yongsheng (Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region), Mrs Regina Ip (Chairperson of Savantas Policy Institute and Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Good evening. It’s a pleasure to join you, tonight, for the welcome dinner of the third Global Prosperity Summit.