The Forum on Global Expansion of Green Enterprises, co-hosted by the Green Development Institute (Hong Kong) and the Finance Center for South-South Cooperation, successfully concluded in Hong Kong on March 18-19. The event gathered experts from government agencies, financial institutions, professional services, and about 100 Chinese entrepreneurs from the green industry to explore opportunities for expanding businesses internationally.

As a supporting organization, the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) recognizes that with the rapid acceleration of the global green transition, Chinese enterprises in sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, energy storage, and waste treatment will see greater opportunities in international markets. The forum addressed key issues including ESG compliance, financing strategies, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation, providing valuable insights for enterprises seeking sustainable global expansion.

Our Chairman Dr. Ma Jun, who also leads the Green Development Institute and co-chairs the Steering Committee of the Green Investment Principles for the Belt and Road (GIP), said that structural trends—especially demographic trends such as total fertility rate of 3% in Indonesia vs 0.7% in China—will further drive China’s investment and relocation of manufacturing capacity to ASEAN and other developing regions.  In particular, overseas demand for Chinese investment in green areas -- such as renewables, EVs, and energy storage-- will remain very strong. He advised Chinese companies expanding globally to embrace ESG standards, enhance compliance capabilities, and adopt effective risk management strategies to ensure sustainable and responsible growth.

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