CICC is looking to strengthen ties between China and the Gulf region; meanwhile, a former MD at Standard Chartered, Kapil Jobanputra, has become managing partner of real asset firm Elaeo Partners.

The games, if they go ahead, potentially in 2027, are expected to bring economic benefits to the Greater Bay Area, including Hong Kong, and countries part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Rmb internationalisation faces challenges from Trump’s determination to keep the US dollar as the leading global currency; FA understands that Hong Kong is taking a more "commercial" approach.

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China is shifting towards manufacturing abroad as opposed to natural resources; on the other hand, Chinese overseas lending has weakened due to domestic economic concerns.

FA spoke to the CEO of Dubai-based private equity player Fajr Capital, on China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the importance of the Rmb, fast-growing sectors, and how Chinese firms can expand in the Middle East.

Will the Middle East provide an opportunity for China to push forward the internationalisation goal for its currency? Experts say it’s happening, but all too slowly.

55 Shandong-based companies are listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with total funds raised at over $72bn.