[Former Bank of Communications Hong Kong Executive: Fully Support Fintech Development and Seize Opportunities in Key Strategic Areas such as Digital Currency] Odaily Planet Daily News – Former Bank of Communications Hong Kong executive Ye Zijian has announced his candidacy for the 2025 Legislative Council election. He proposed the establishment of a financial holding company to promote the integration of the banking industry with other financial sectors. His policy priorities include fully supporting the development of financial technology, driving reforms in the payment sector, and explicitly emphasizing the need for Hong Kong to seize opportunities in several key strategic areas of fintech, including artificial intelligence (AI), digital currency, and virtual assets, positioning these as the core drivers of growth for the entire financial industry. (Hong Kong Wen Wei Po)