HONG KONG, Jan. 26, 2026 — The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) took place in Hong Kong on January 26, 2026. Jointly organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the event represented the region’s first major financial conference of the year. China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) participated as a partner once again, contributing to this flagship gathering. Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President, and Management Committee Member of CICC, was present at the forum.
With the theme “Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape,” the AFF convened over 100 global policymakers, business executives, financial specialists, investors, entrepreneurs, technology companies, and economists to share perspectives on the evolving international economic environment and financial system.
During the opening day, Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Management Committee Member of CICC, gave opening remarks at the Keynote Luncheon. He observed that against a backdrop of once-in-a-century transformations, global geopolitics has become increasingly intricate, creating challenges for economic globalization and multilateralism. While the global economy confronts growing instability and uncertainty, it is also experiencing swift progress in a new technological and industrial revolution powered by artificial intelligence (AI), which is continuously providing new impetus to worldwide economic and capital markets.
Wang highlighted that China has shown robust economic resilience. Emerging productive forces, exemplified by AI and innovative pharmaceuticals, are becoming central drivers of growth. The dynamism and potential of China’s capital markets have attracted significant interest from global investors. In notable deals such as the Hong Kong IPOs of CATL and Sanhua Intelligent Controls, along with Xiaomi Group’s Hong Kong share placement, CICC effectively brought in numerous overseas sovereign wealth funds and long-term investors, allowing international capital to benefit from China’s high-quality development.
Wang underscored that as one of China’s most global investment banks, CICC has consistently followed the principle of “Rooted in China, Connecting the World.” The firm plays a crucial role in strengthening financial links between China and international markets, maintaining close partnerships with governments, corporations, institutions, and investors across the globe. Currently, CICC serves nearly 15,000 institutional clients worldwide. In 2025, it facilitated around US$6 billion in financing transactions in Belt and Road regions and completed several groundbreaking cross-border transactions, such as the Jiaxin International Resources project—the world’s first concurrent listing in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan, and Central Asia’s inaugural RMB-denominated share offering—as well as the Development Bank of Kazakhstan’s RMB 2 billion offshore bond issuance, marking the first RMB bond from a Central Asian institution.
Going forward, CICC will continue to harness its professional capabilities to deliver premier integrated financial services to clients worldwide. The firm will collaborate closely with domestic and international partners to identify and nurture new growth engines, supporting the next wave of economic advancement in China and globally. Having partnered with the AFF for 14 straight years, CICC also participated in extensive discussions with global attendees through its exhibition booth this year, presenting forward-looking insights and showcasing its efforts in technology innovation and other areas.
About CICC
Established in 1995, China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) has extensive experience in professional services, including spearheading numerous high-profile transactions that demonstrate our deep engagement in China’s economic reform and growth. Our ambition is to evolve into a world-class investment bank with global competitiveness. As a China-rooted, internationally-oriented investment banking institution, CICC persists in providing exceptional financial services through its broad network and superior cross-border expertise to assist clients in achieving their strategic objectives.
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