Conversations on Asia
I have conceived this podcast as a personal endeavour to bring interesting topics that I have encountered through my professional and academic life to the table. Each episode will take place as conversations with relevant guests who can shed light into the issues being discussed. The podcast will cover economic and political issues with major impact in the countries of the region. EU-Asia relations will feature prominently. I am currently working in Public Affairs in Brussels (Belgium). I have lived and worked in Shanghai (China) until October 2021 where I was working as a Working Group Coordinator for the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC). Before that (and until the summer of 2019), I worked and lived in Yangon (Myanmar) as an Advocacy Officer & Business Development Associate. Previously, I worked as a trainee in the European External Action Service (EEAS), in the Asia Pacific division. I have also lived in Taipei (Taiwan) and Tianjin (Mainland China) for two years, doing research and studying the Chinese with scholarships. I undertook a Master in Politics of China at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) of the University of London. Back in Spain, I undertook two bachelors at the Autonomous University of Madrid, one in East Asian Studies and another one in History.
Conversations on Asia
The Future of Hong Kong as a destination for foreign investment, as a trade centre and as an international financial hub
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Pablo Galvez
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Season 1
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Episode 2
In this episode, my guest, Fernando de la Cal, and I talk about the future of Hong Kong as an attractive centre for investment, as a trade centre and as an international financial hub.
I learn from Fernando the role of Invest Hong Kong and his role and work within the institution. We talk about the impact of the recent protests, the new security law and Covid on Hong Kong's standing as a destination for foreign investment and as an international financial hub. We discuss the potential competition that other international cities such as Singapore may pose for Hong Kong or even some rising Mainland cities.
Work and cooperation between Invest Hong Kong and European Chambers of Commerce, European Industry Associations and Trade Offices of European countries
Impact of Covid, US-China trade war, social unrest, etc. on Hong Kong as a destination for foreign investment and as an international financial centre/The elements that make HK a solid destination for foreign investment and a strong intl financial centre
Has the new security law had any impact on Hong Kong and its role as an international financial hub, as a trade centre and as a destination for foreign investment?
Could Singapore take on Hong Kong ?/HK as a port of entry into Mainland China and Far East Asia and launchpad for Chinese companies going abroad/The impact of protests and Covid on HK's tourism and retail industries
Could rising Mainland China cities take on Hong Kong/The Greater Bay Area project/A different focus for each different city
What do you think about the recent government plans regarding Hainan?/Could Hainan challenge Hong Kong's position in the future?