Beijing on Monday expressed congratulations to Hong Kong for successfully hosting two important meetings in international finance, which represents a vote of confidence from the international community for Hong Kong's status as an international financial center, its bushiness environment and development outlook.

Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson/MFA PRC

The Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit was successfully held from November 18 to 20 in Hong Kong. The annual meeting of the International Financial Forum was also held for the first time in Hong Kong from November 22 to 23. The two important meetings had the participation of senior financial officials as well as heads of financial institutions from a good number of countries and regions, and received widespread attention.

"Facts prove that with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, the strong support of the nation and concerted efforts of all sectors, Hong Kong will maintain lasting prosperity and stability and it will better leverage its role as an international financial center. China welcomes companies and talents from across the world to invest, do business and tap full potential in Hong Kong. They will surely benefit from Hong Kong's development and One Country, Two Systems." China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference in Beijing. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)

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