Key facts
- AIIB is interested in financing projects in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development.
- Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee met with AIIB President Zou Jiayi on October 19, 2026.
- Hong Kong aims to support AIIB's project financing through its strengths in green finance, fintech, and offshore RMB business.
- The AIIB plans to open an office in Hong Kong.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed interest in financing projects within Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. He made these remarks on Sunday, following a meeting of global finance leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance ministers’ meeting. Separately, Chief Executive John Lee met with AIIB President Zou Jiayi on October 19, 2026, to discuss strengthening regional financial cooperation. Lee highlighted Hong Kong's position as a leading international financial center and its commitment to areas like green finance and fintech, which he believes will support the AIIB's project financing and fundraising efforts for sustainable infrastructure development in Asia. Lee also welcomed the AIIB's plan to establish an office in Hong Kong, pledging government support to facilitate the bank's business expansion.