The 18th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention, organized by the Macao Chamber of Commerce, was held in Macau from 2 to 4 November. With the theme “Working Together to Build a Community of Shared Future for Chinese Entrepreneurs”, the convention attracted over 4,000 participants, including representatives of Chinese entrepreneurs, academics, as well as political and business leaders from more than 50 countries and regions. The event aimed to strengthen global connectivity among Chinese entrepreneurs and explore new opportunities for collaborative growth.

Ms. Pansy Ho, Group Executive Chairman and Managing Director, delivered a keynote speech at the convention, calling on Chinese entrepreneurs worldwide to seize the development opportunities in the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and integrate into the country’s overall development agenda. She noted that amid the complex global landscape, China’s economy accounts for about 17% of the world’s GDP and contributes nearly 30% to global growth annually. The implementation of the Private Economy Promotion Law and the nation’s principle of “pursue progress while maintaining stability” together provide enterprises with a “stability anchor.” As a core engine of the national development strategy, the GBA features diversified industries with strong growth potential—Shenzhen and Dongguan are leading the transformation toward high‑end manufacturing; Hong Kong and Macau are working closely with Shenzhen to advance financial technology; and the cultural and tourism industries are unlocking new opportunities. Reinforced by the synergy between the GBA and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a “golden economic loop” has taken shape, while the consumption power and confidence of Generation Z continue to inject new vitality into the market.

Highlighting the unique role of Hong Kong and Macau as “super connectors,” Ms. Ho emphasized that the full implementation of the Second Amendment to CEPA in 2025 will introduce two major breakthroughs — allowing contractual use of Hong Kong or Macau laws and arbitration, and eliminating the previous three‑year substantive operation requirement for enterprises. These measures will significantly lower the entry threshold for overseas Chinese entrepreneurs investing in the Mainland. Ms. Ho also encouraged Chinese entrepreneurs to uphold the spirit of integrity, innovation, and win‑win cooperation, and to leverage the policy dividends arising from the 15th Five‑Year Plan by contributing their technologies, talents, and capital to national development, thereby propelling China’s high‑quality growth and the sustainable advancement of the global economy.

With deep roots in the GBA, Shun Tak Group will continue to uphold its entrepreneurial spirit and drive innovation in regional integration and cultural tourism development. The Group remains committed to contributing to urban development and cultural heritage revitalization, promoting Chinese culture, and creating lifestyle experiences that blend international vision with local character, in support of building a high-quality growth chapter for the Greater Bay Area.