Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit Draws 6,200 Global Leaders, Unlocks US$3.1 Billion in Deals

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee

HONG KONG — More than 6,200 political and business leaders from over 70 countries and regions gathered in Hong Kong for the 11th Belt and Road Summit, as companies and governments explored new opportunities in trade, investment and regional cooperation.

Held on September 9–10 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, the two-day summit witnessed more than 60 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and bilateral cooperation agreements. Together with projects and business deals concluded before and during the event, the agreements were valued at more than US$3.1 billion.

Hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government since 2016, the summit has become a key platform for Hong Kong's engagement with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Under the theme “Advancing High-quality Development · Embarking on a New Journey,” participants discussed opportunities spanning trade, investment, legal services, logistics, green technology, artificial intelligence and emerging productive industries.

The summit placed particular emphasis on ASEAN, Central Asia and the Middle East, highlighting Hong Kong's role as a bridge between international capital, businesses and emerging markets.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said the city would continue strengthening ties with traditional partners while expanding its network across Belt and Road economies.

The 2026 edition also introduced three new chapters — the GoGlobal Chapter, Central Asia Chapter and Middle East Chapter. The GoGlobal Chapter focused on helping Chinese Mainland companies enter overseas markets, while the other two provided platforms for investors to explore projects and business opportunities in Central Asia and the Middle East.

The summit also highlighted Hong Kong universities' research and technology commercialisation capabilities through a newly integrated University Zone, alongside a new Dialogue for Future session examining the BRI and Asia-Pacific cooperation amid changing global conditions.

More than 300 investment projects were showcased, while over 800 one-on-one business meetings were arranged, giving participating companies direct opportunities to identify partners and pursue cross-border ventures.

With global supply chains undergoing major changes and trade protectionism rising, the summit underscored a growing push among businesses to diversify markets, strengthen resilience and seek new sources of growth across Asia and beyond. (*).