PRESENTING SPONSOR

Manulife has been a trusted name in Hong Kong for 125 years. As the longest continuously operating life insurer in Hong Kong, we are committed to helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. We offer a diverse range of protection and wealth products and services to 2.4 million customers in Hong Kong and Macau, with 1 in 3 people in Hong Kong being our customers. Our ambition is to be the most digital, customer-centric global company in our industry, providing financial solutions that make every day better for people in Hong Kong, Macau and the wider Greater Bay Area.
PLATINUM SPONSOR

Bank of Communications Co., Ltd
Founded in 1908, Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. (“BoCom” or the “Bank”) is one of the banks with the longest history and one of the first note-issuing banks in China. On 1 April 1987, BoCom reopened after reorganization and the head office was located in Shanghai. BoCom was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in June 2005 and the Shanghai Stock Exchange in May 2007.
Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) Limited
Established in January 2018, Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) Limited (“BoCom (HK) ”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of BoCom. BoCom (HK) has touchpoints all over Hong Kong, offering both corporate and personal banking customers a comprehensive corporate financial and wealth management services through its 44 outlets, among which are 37 BComBEST Services Centres, a private banking centre and 7 Business Services Centres in Hong Kong. BoCom (HK) has been awarded a “stable” rating outlook by Fitch, Moody's and Standard & Poor's, which is the same international credit rating as BoCom.
BoCom and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) have profound experience in offering financial services and a strong network in both the Mainland and Hong Kong. Along with BoCom (HK) and the Group's subsidiaries such as Bank of Communications Hong Kong Branch, BoCom International Holdings Company Limited, China BoCom Insurance Co., Ltd. and Bank of Communications Trustee Limited, the Group continues to extend professional and comprehensive financial products and services and wealth management services covering retail and private banking, corporate banking, capital markets, trustee, and more through an integrated operation.
GOLD SPONSORS

The Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce was established in 2018 through the joint efforts of Dr Peter Lam Kin-ngok, Chairman of Lai Sun Group, Ms Cheng Cheung Ling, Chief Executive of CP Pharmaceutical Group, and Mr Chanchai Ruayrungruang, Chairman of Reignwood Group.
The primary objective of the Chamber is to unite professionals from the business and industry sectors in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and to play an active role in promoting the Belt and Road Initiative. The Chamber proactively assists various industries in establishing connections, expanding networks, exploring business opportunities, and engaging in multifaceted cooperation with countries and regions along the Belt and Road to benefit local populations. Through these efforts, the Chamber contributes to the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative and Hong Kong.
The Chamber operates as a civil platform for "joint consultation, co-construction, and sharing," and comprises several specialized committees covering areas such as finance, infrastructure, trade, professional services, cultural industries, healthcare, youth affairs, and technological innovation. It aims to bring together industry professionals and experts to jointly propose sustainable development proposals, promote cooperation among countries and regions along the Belt and Road, and contribute to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
China Everbright Holdings Co., Ltd. ('Everbright Hong Kong'), a state-owned enterprise that represents China's Reform and Open-up, was initially established and registered as 'Violate Industry Company Limited' in Hong Kong in May 1983. It was later renamed to 'China Everbright Holdings Co., Ltd.' in 1984. Everbright Hong Kong is presently a wholly-owned subsidiary of Everbright Group. Operating as the Group's headquarters in Hong Kong, it coordinates business operations and fulfills social responsibilities in the region. The company exercises control over three listed entities: China Everbright Limited, Everbright Environment, and Everbright Grand China Assets. Additionally, it owns several wholly-owned subsidiaries in Mainland China, including Shenzhen Everbright Real Estate, Meiguang Enyu (Shanghai) Real Estate, and Hainan Fair Bright Tourism. After 40 years of development, Everbright Hong Kong has become deeply rooted in Hong Kong and actively contributes to society. As Hong Kong embarks on a new journey, we are dedicated to strengthening our engagement with the community and creating a promising future together.

China National Offshore Oil Corporation, the largest offshore oil and gas producer in China, was established as a state-owned mega company with the approval of the State Council on February 15, 1982. The Company’s registered capital is RMB 113.8 billion, with 5 listed companies. The main business covers oil & gas exploration and development, professional technical services, refining product sales and fertilizers, natural gas production and power generation, and financial services, as well as new energy business like offshore wind power. The Company was ranked 42nd in 2023 Fortune Global 500. The main business performance remains at the forefront of Central Enterprises, and was rated as A-level by the SASAC for 19 consecutive years. Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s rated the Company with credit ratings of A1 and A+, and the outlook is stable.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited (“ICBC (Asia)”) is a licensed bank incorporated in Hong Kong. It is the flagship of overseas business of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (“ICBC”) - currently the largest commercial bank in China, and it is one of the domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs) in Hong Kong. Currently, ICBC (Asia) has 47 branches (including 25 branches equipped with “Elite Club” Wealth Management Centres) in Hong Kong. It is engaged in personal banking, commercial banking, cross-border banking, private banking, investment banking and other financial services, including those of securities, insurance and funds, with a focus on retail and commercial banking as well as global market business. Chinese Mercantile Bank and ICBC Asset Management (Global) Company Limited, two wholly-owned subsidiaries of ICBC (Asia), specialise in renminbi services in the Chinese mainland and ICBC’s global asset management business respectively.
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Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: KC and HKEX: 3896) is a leading Internet cloud service provider in China. With extensive cloud infrastructure, cutting-edge cloud-native products based on vigorous cloud technology research and development capabilities, well architected industry-specific solutions and end-to-end fulfillment and deployment. Kingsoft Cloud offers comprehensive, reliable and trusted cloud service to customers in strategically selected verticals. Embracing AI era, Kingsoft Cloud has been quickly accumulating AI related software capabilities and establish AI infrastructure. As the sole strategic cloud service provider in Xiaomi and Kingsoft Ecosystem, Kingsoft Cloud has validated technology advantage and service experience in automotive driving and copilot AI use cases by serving its ecosystem customers.
Kingsoft Cloud is the sole strategic cloud platform for Xiaomi, Kingsoft Group, as well as ecosystem partner for emerging AI ventures in China, including almost all large language model (LLM) unicorns as well as the first-batch companies which received government approval to launch their LLM to the general public in China. In light of the recent trend, Kingsoft Cloud takes growing responsibility to fulfill such AI-driven cloud demands. Kingsoft Cloud is uniquely positioned to benefit from both our highly visible ecosystem demands (e.g. WPS AI, similar to Microsoft Copilot, to be launched among 600 million MAU users, and Xiaomi upcoming electric vehicles, etc), and high-quality external customers who rely our neutrality to provide trustworthy solutions (no conflict of interests, less data sensitivity, and more flexible models of using AI computing power). Kingsoft Cloud is an ethnic enterprise, deeply rooted in China with long-lasting partnerships with a diverse premium customer base. We have been transforming our customers, ranging from non-internet institutions such as government agencies, hospitals, banks, to emerging AI LLM companies and institutions such as Minimax, Zhipu AI, and BAAI.
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