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AIIB keen to fund projects in Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong finance chief says

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Chen, L. (2026, October 25). AIIB keen to fund projects in Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong finance chief says. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3372059/aiib-keen-finance-projects-northern-metropolis-hong-kong-finance-chief-says

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-25 · by Leopold Chen

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Hong Kong's finance chief stated on a radio show that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is eager to fund infrastructure projects in the Northern Metropolis area of Hong Kong. The AIIB expressed interest in co-investing with the government once specific projects are identified, particularly those related to the development of 30,000 hectares of land planned as a technology and housing hub near mainland China.
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As of October 25, 2026, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed interest in funding infrastructure development in Northern Metropolis, a project aimed at transforming 30,000 hectares of land near mainland China into a technology and housing hub. Hong Kong's finance chief mentioned during a radio show that AIIB is eager to collaborate on specific projects as they are identified. The government plans to work with the Beijing-based bank to explore potential co-investment opportunities in Northern Metropolis. This initiative highlights the AIIB’s focus on infrastructure development in strategic areas along China’s borders.

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AIIB keen to fund projects in Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong finance chief says Authorities will ‘explore ways for cooperation’ when specific projects are identified for Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank “Speaking of AIIB, they are very interested in infrastructure development in Northern Metropolis, as this is their own expertise,” Chan said on a radio show, referring to the government’s plan to turn 30,000 hectares of land bordering mainland China into a technology and housing hub.
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🔮 AIIB keen to fund projects in Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong finance chief says Authorities will ‘explore ways for cooperation’ when specific projects are identified for Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank “Speaking of AIIB, they are very interested in infrastructure development in Northern Metropolis, as this is their own expertise,” Chan said on a radio show, referring to the government’s plan to turn 30,000 hectares of land bordering mainland China into a technology and housing hub.
2026-10-25 · South China Morning Post
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AIIB keen to fund projects in Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong finance chief says Authorities will ‘explore ways for cooperation’ when specific projects are identified for Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank “Speaking of AIIB, they are very interested in infrastructure development in Northern Metropolis, as this is their own expertise,” Chan said on a radio show, referring to the government’s plan to turn 30,000 hectares of land bordering mainland China into a technology and housing hub. asserted
Chan → fund → hub
“They told us that … if there are any Northern Metropolis projects open for co-investment, [they will be] very interested. asserted
they → tell → investment
When there are any specific projects, we will explore ways for cooperation.” asserted
we → be → cooperation
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