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Jersey's Chief Minister is visiting Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing this week in a bid to broaden the island's relationships across Asia and explore future opportunities in the fast-growing digital sector.
Senator John Le Fondré will also aim to refresh existing commercial links and learn more about FinTech, particularly in Hong Kong.
He will also meet regional policy makers, representatives from the financial services industry, as well as digital entrepreneurs to raise awareness of the expertise and services Jersey has to offer.
Senator Le Fondré will then travel to Shanghai to promote the island’s cultural identity by strengthening existing links between secondary schools, and raise the profile of its financial services in mainland China.
Pictured: The Chief Minister was said to be particularly keen to delve into digital and FinTech opportunities in Hong Kong.
In Beijing, he will discuss the potential for further bilateral international agreements and intends to explore possible trade and investment partnerships.
Ahead of his trip, the Chief Minister commented: “This visit maintains our focus on building relationships across the globe, on enhancing Jersey’s international reputation and on expanding our network of international agreements.
“The External Relations Minister was furthering these aims in the Middle East this week. This delegation to China continues this work, with a programme spanning financial services, digital entrepreneurship, trade and our growing educational links. A number of the Island’s secondary schools have existing links with counterparts in China. These relationships offer young Islanders valuable opportunities to engage internationally.”
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