The forum "Sustainable Development of the Financial Leasing Industry between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Under 'One Country, Two Systems' – A Series of Training and Exchange Activities," organized by the Faculty of Business of the City University of Macau and funded by Education Fund of the Government of the Macau Special Administrative Region for the 2024/2025 Academic Year Cooperation and Development Project for Higher Education Institutions, was successfully held on the morning of May 16 at the City University of Macau. The event brought together distinguished guests from the banking sector, academia, and professional institutions to engage in in-depth discussions on the prospects and challenges of financial leasing cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, receiving an enthusiastic response from attendees.
The event featured keynote speeches by four distinguished speakers: Dr. Steven Tang Chao, Customer Manager at Banco Tai Fung; Professor Morris Ming Liu, Head of the Department of Accounting and Information Management at the University of Macau; Dr. John Yu, Research Associate at the Shipping Research Center, Hong Kong Polytechnic University; and Mr. André Castanheira Pinto, Branch Manager and Vice President of Legal and Compliance at Haitong Bank. The speakers analyzed the potential and development strategies for China-Portuguese cooperation in financial leasing from perspectives including banking finance, accounting standards, aviation leasing, and legal frameworks.
A subsequent roundtable discussion focused on four key themes: policy coordination, green financing, cultural and regulatory challenges, and technological innovation. Participants unanimously agreed that Macau, leveraging its unique tax system and legal advantages, has the potential to become a pivotal hub for high-end equipment leasing between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. Future efforts could include enhancing legal translation and compliance talent training, establishing an information and regulatory database for Portuguese-speaking markets, and deepening bilateral cooperation.
The event facilitated valuable exchanges between academia and industry, broadening participants' perspectives and confidence in China-Portuguese financial leasing collaboration. With the advancement of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Macau’s "One Center, One Platform, One Base" policy, Macau is poised to play an even greater role in promoting the diversified development of modern finance.
The event concluded on a high note, marking a solid step forward for Macau in deepening financial cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries and advancing sustainable development.