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On this programme, we look ahead to the U.S.-China Hong Kong Forum, which kicks off on Sunday. The three-day summit brings together global experts across multiple fields to discuss how the two largest economies can chart a path for long-term stability and cooperation.
Then, we hear from the Commissioner for Northern Metropolis Railways to learn more about the full Northern Link project agreement that the government recently signed with the MTR.
After the break, we learn more from a survey which found that Gen Z outspent all other generations on fine art and collectibles over the last two years, alongside a growing trend of collectors turning to AI and digital platforms for advice.
And to wrap up the show, we recap the Festival of Connoisseurs that took place at AsiaWorld-Expo last week. The event showcased an array of luxury goods such as private jets, supercars, yachts, jewellery, fine art, rare wines and haute cuisine.
9:05-9:20am: US-China Hong Kong Forum
Speaker:
James Chau, President of the China-United States Exchange Foundation
9:20am-9:30am: Northern Link rail project agreement
Speaker:
Raymond Ip, Commissioner for Northern Metropolis Railways
9:32am-9:46am: Gen Z collectors survey
Speaker:
Clare McAndrew, Founder of Art Economics
9:46am-10:00am: The Festival of Connoisseurs
Speaker:
Ryan Hui, Deputy Event Director of The Festival of Connoisseurs at Informa Markets