The UK Z/Yen Group and China (Shenzhen) Institute of Comprehensive Development jointly released the 38th Global Financial Center Index report on the 25th, showing that Hong Kong's overall rating has increased by 4 points to 764 points, continuing to rank third in the world and first in the Asia Pacific region. The score gap with New York, which ranks first, and London, which ranks second, has narrowed to 2 points and 1 point respectively. The report shows that Hong Kong's ranking in financial technology has risen from fourth in the world to first; The ranking in "business environment", "infrastructure" and "reputation and overall" has further risen to the top in the world; In terms of "human capital" and "level of development in the financial industry", it ranks second and third globally, respectively. In addition, Hong Kong also ranks among the top in the evaluations of practitioners in multiple financial industries, with "banking", "investment management", "insurance" and "financing" continuing to be among the top three in the world. A spokesperson for the SAR government stated on the 25th that the report fully recognizes Hong Kong's leading position, strength, and competitiveness as an international financial center. Hong Kong maintains its unique advantages under the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, leveraging its internal and external connectivity, internationalization, and diverse inclusiveness to fully play the roles of a "super liaison" and a "super value-added person", providing a stable and predictable policy and investment environment for global investors, and meeting their diversified asset allocation needs. The spokesperson said that the Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region, Carrie Lam, announced a series of policy measures in his 2025 Policy Address to further strengthen Hong Kong's financial system, continue to promote the development of the stock market, fixed income market, and asset and wealth management business, and with the support of central government departments, deepen and expand "interconnectivity" and support the steady progress of RMB internationalization; At the same time, we will accelerate the development of new growth points, including establishing an international gold trading market and building a commodity trading ecosystem, to consolidate and enhance our position as an international financial center. Li Jiachao stated that the relevant rankings highlight Hong Kong's leading advantage as an international financial center. Hong Kong's ranking continues to climb in multiple international reports, confirming the correct and effective direction of the SAR government's governance. He emphasized that the country has always been the strongest backing for Hong Kong, and with strong support from the central government, Hong Kong has developed into a world-class international financial, shipping, and trade center. (New Society)