Commercial Activities

Date: July 18, 2025

Location: Grand Ballroom, Rosewood Hong Kong

On July 18, 2025, the Inaugural Board Inauguration Ceremony of the Hong Kong Gold Exchange & 115th Anniversary Celebration of The Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange was grandly held at the Rosewood Hong Kong. First Gold fully supported and sponsored this event, showcasing its confidence and commitment to the Hong Kong gold market. The ceremony was attended by numerous distinguished guests, including the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu; Deputy Director of the Central Government's Liaison Office in Hong Kong, Mr. Qi Bin; Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr. Erick Tsang; Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr. Christopher Hui; Acting Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Mr. Ho Siu Hong; Minister Xu Weigang from the Economic Department of the Liaison Office; Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr. Woo Kin Man; Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr. Chan Pak Li; H.E. Mey Vann, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance; Executive Council member Mr. Kenneth Lau; National People's Congress member Dr. Starry Lee; National Committee member and Chairman of the Securities Association, Dr. Zhu Li Yuehua; Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Professor Frederick Ma; and Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Airport Authority, Mrs. Vivian Cheung.

Chief Executive Mr. John Lee served as the guest of honor and congratulated the new board members of the Hong Kong Gold Exchange. In his speech, he emphasized the government's full support for Hong Kong's financial development and called for collective efforts to transform Hong Kong's advantages into opportunities for attracting more precious metals and commodities for local storage and trading. Following this, HKGX Chairman Dr. Zhang Dexi also paid tribute to the 115-year history of the Gold and Silver Exchange, calling it a "symbol of credibility for physical precious metals in Asia." He stated that HKGX is not only a successor but also an upgraded version, inheriting the trading foundation of the Gold and Silver Exchange while introducing modern governance structures and advanced infrastructure.

During the event, the Hong Kong Gold Exchange signed five cooperation memorandums with several important financial institutions. Among them, the memorandum with the Cambodia Derivatives Exchange marked a comprehensive strategic cooperation between the gold markets of Hong Kong and Cambodia, promoting the interconnection and deep development of the two regions' gold markets through standard recognition, market promotion, and quality assurance. Previously, First Gold specially invited important Cambodian officials to witness this historic moment, including H.E. Mey Vann, H.E. Sou Socheat, and H.E. Dr. Vin Pheakdey, highlighting the strategic importance and future potential of this cooperation, as well as First Gold's efforts to align with the national Belt and Road Initiative, actively promoting economic development in Southeast Asian countries.

As a key participant in this celebration, First Gold was invited to present the flag to the athletes representing Hong Kong at the 15th National Games, extending their sincere wishes to the team and hoping for their success in the competitions, bringing glory to Hong Kong. Subsequently, First Gold surprised the guests during the lucky draw segment with prizes of the newly launched "Twelve Zodiac 999.9 Gold Medals." These medals not only showcase the unique charm of Chinese culture but also symbolize good fortune and prosperity, enhancing the evening's atmosphere and allowing everyone to share in the festivities.

Additionally, First Gold presented an exciting calligraphy performance by renowned artist Qingshan Bumo (Lai Yiqiao), who created works titled "Golden Legacy" and "Silver Inheritance," symbolizing the brilliance and prosperity of the Hong Kong Gold Exchange, showcasing the depth of cultural heritage. This calligraphy will be displayed in the memorial hall of the Hong Kong Gold Exchange, adding more significance and appeal to the artistic performance.

This celebration not only reflects on the past but also looks forward to the future. First Gold will continue to work hand in hand with the Hong Kong Gold Exchange, leveraging Hong Kong's unique "one country, two systems" advantage to act as a "golden super connector" in line with national strategies under the Belt and Road Initiative. We look forward to Hong Kong playing an even more important role in the global precious metals market, further solidifying its position as an international financial center.