We are proud to see the Greater Bay Area (GBA) emerge as one of the most dynamic and forward-looking regions in Asia. Its integration of Hong Kong, Macau, and nine mainland cities has created a powerful engine for innovation, finance, and international trade. The GBA’s commitment to openness, technological advancement, and high-quality development resonates strongly with the City’s own values and ambitions.

As part of our long-standing engagement with China, the City of London remains deeply committed to strengthening ties with GBA stakeholders. We see tremendous potential for collaboration across fintech, green finance, professional services, and cross-border investment. Whether through joint forums, talent exchange, or institutional partnerships, the City stands ready to contribute actively and meaningfully.

In support of this ambition, the City of London Corporation—working closely with the UK’s Office for Investment (OfI), HM Treasury, regulatory bodies, and the wider UK government—is actively engaged through the Office for Investment: Financial Services to assist Chinese companies in their UK expansion. We hope this platform can be of help to your development plans in the UK. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if we can assist in any way.

We welcome continued collaboration with GBA cities and look forward to building bridges that connect our financial ecosystems and unlock long-term value for both sides.

About the City of London Corporation

Located in the heart of Greater London and known as the ‘Square Mile’, the City of London is not only the economic heart of the UK and London, but also one of the world's leading international global financial and business centers. The cluster of renowned financial, legal, accounting, and other professional services institutions and companies here, represented by the Bank of England, London Stock Exchange, Lloyd's Insurance Market, London International Financial Futures Exchange, London Metal Exchange and Baltic Exchange, has created the brand of “City of London” . The City of London Corporation, the oldest continuous municipal democracy in England, is dedicated to promoting the City of London's position as a leading international financial and business centre in Europe and the world. In fact, the City of London Corporation has become an ambassador and promotion envoy for the UK financial services industry, providing a range of services that benefit London and the whole of the UK.

In early 2008, the City of London established representative offices in Beijing and Shanghai to strengthen financial and professional services links between China and the UK. The goal was to develop exchanges and cooperation with Chinese stakeholders in key areas such as trade and investment, green finance, RMB internationalization and Fintech through Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee and the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor's China visit programs.