Former Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) senior executive Ye Zijian: Fully support the development of financial technology and seize opportunities in...

According to a report by Wen Wei Po, a Hong Kong-based financial news agency, former Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) executive Yip Chi-kin announced his candidacy for the 2025 Legislative Council election. He stated that he will propose the establishment of a financial holding company to promote the integration of the banking industry with other financial sectors. His policy platform includes: fully supporting the development of financial technology, promoting reforms in the payment sector, and clearly pointing out that Hong Kong can seize the opportunities of financial technology in several key strategic areas, including artificial intelligence (AI), digital currency, and virtual assets, as the core driving force for the growth of the entire financial industry.