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

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.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-25, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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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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