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Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2026 Draws 2,000 Delegates

9/9/2026

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Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki opened the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2026 on September 7.
The forum attracted about 2,000 delegates.
Charitable donations in Hong Kong topped US$1.5 billion in the 2024-25 assessment year.
Wealth-management assets under management reached US$5.4 trillion last year, over 12 times Hong Kong’s GDP.
Chairman Martin Liao said the forum has hosted over 10,000 participants and 380 speakers from more than 40 countries.

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Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki opened the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2026 on September 7.
The forum attracted about 2,000 delegates.
Charitable donations in Hong Kong topped US$1.5 billion in the 2024-25 assessment year.
Wealth-management assets under management reached US$5.4 trillion last year, over 12 times Hong Kong’s GDP.
Chairman Martin Liao said the forum has hosted over 10,000 participants and 380 speakers from more than 40 countries.