AMTD Charity | AMTD awarded for effort in National Poverty Alleviation Campaign

Organised by the Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group, “The Road to Victory – Documentaries of Hong Kong and Macao Compatriots’ Participation in the National Poverty Alleviation Campaign to Build an All-Round Prosperous Society” exhibition was held earlier this year at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of HKSAR Government, Ms. Lu Xinning, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong, Mr. Fang Jianming, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, Mr. Jiang Zaizhong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group and Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Mr. John Lee, Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government, as well as more than 150 public figures attended the opening ceremony. At the ceremony, Mrs Carrie Lam, and Ms. Lu Xinning both delivered speeches.

The exhibition covers a number of themes, such as “Win the Fight Against Poverty, Realize the Dream of the Century”, “National Effort to Build a Well-Off Society”, “Joint Effort by Hong Kong and Macao”, “State-Owned Enterprises Taking Lead in Fight Against Poverty”, and “Hong Kong and Macao’s Contribution to the Fight Against Poverty”, etc. The exhibition featured rich graphical details to showcase China’s effort and determination to fight against poverty since the 18th CPC National Congress, the results from all the initiatives to build a well-off society, as well as giving tribute to Hong Kong and Macao compatriots’ contribution to this fight against poverty.

AMTD Group, being a comprehensive enterprise rooted in Hong Kong, based in the Greater Bay Area, backed by China and facing the world, as well as a leading independent investment bank in Asia and the only Hong Kong financial institution among the global strategic partners of the World Economic Forum, has benefited from the prosperity and strength of China. After nearly 20 years of development, transformation and upgrade, AMTD has gradually developed into Hong Kong’s leading enterprise with its core business in offering comprehensive licensed financial services. The company is continuing to diversify, expanding into other sectors including digital banking, investment banking, asset management, insuarnce brokerage, innovative technology, real estate and education.

As AMTD grows and expands, the company also believes in the importance of corporate social responsibility, and committed to its mission to “Give back to society and serve public welfare”, connecting with communities from all walks of life. Through the AMTD Charity Foundation, founded by Mr. Calvin Choi, Chairman of AMTD Group, the company has actively supported the underprivileged in China and Hong Kong, and actively support initiatives to fight against poverty and improve education. Both the government and society highly recognize AMTD’s effort and contribution, and Mrs. Carrie Lam presented the certificate of appreciation to AMTD during the opening ceremony.