Joining the discussion are Yan Liang, an economics professor from Willamette University, and Yao Shujie, a Changhong Professor at Chongqing University, alongside Zhang Gong and Zhou Mi, both esteemed economists. They delve into Hong Kong's role in China’s national development, exploring its economic transformation since 1997, particularly its integration with the mainland. The conversation also touches on global trade dynamics, evolving travel trends in China, and the rise of stablecoins, illuminating Hong Kong’s significance as an international financial hub.