International Strategy Institute (ISI) had invited us to attend the 13th World Chinese Economic Forum (WCEF), which had been held on 2 December 2025 at AsiaWorld–Expo, Hong Kong.

With the theme “Empowering Global Prosperity Through Innovation, Connectivity and Shared Progress,” the Forum had brought together global leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs—particularly from Belt and Road and ASEAN economies—to explore innovation-driven growth, digital transformation, and sustainable regional cooperation.

Since its inception in 2009, the WCEF—organised by the International Strategy Institute (ISI)—had become a premier platform for dialogue between China, ASEAN, and the global business community.