Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said the world has recognised Hong Kong's achievements, with the SAR maintaining robust economic growth in the third quarter despite the "chaos" facing the global economy.

Lee made the remarks at the International Forum on China's Economy and Policy 2025 in Admiralty, where some 500 scholars gathered to discuss the latest economic strategies and models on the mainland, as well as the global economy.

He said China's economy, which makes up a third of global growth, is on track towards realising high-quality development, and the SAR is contributing to national development by leveraging its own unique strengths.

"Looking ahead, the Hong Kong economy should see further solid growth, supported by sustained moderate global economic growth, vibrant financial market activity, interest rate cuts in the US, a continued increase in visitor arrivals and so on," Lee said.

"In fact, Hong Kong has long shone as a resilient and resourceful economy, one of the world's most competitive in the many sectors we commit to. Confidence is getting stronger and stronger and the world has recognised our achievements."

Noting that a total of 2,600 mainland enterprises had established operations in the SAR by the end of last year, Lee said the government's task force is now making use of the city's globally recognised financial and professional services to help more mainland companies expand overseas.

He also said the SAR government is proactively working to align itself with the national 15th five-year plan unveiled last month, to grasp new opportunities.

Also speaking at the forum was Zhao Zhimin, secretary-general of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, which co-organised the event.

Zhao said it is essential for Hong Kong to maintain its unique status and growth momentum under the "One Country, Two Systems" principle amid the multi-polar world order and following the rise of the Global South.

He also said the city is bound to have a bright future with the backing of Beijing as well as the new directions in the five-year plan.

"Hong Kong shall further expand its internationalisation to a higher level as well as its global friends circle, on top of having deep integration with the mainland, especially in the Greater Bay Area," he said.

"It must maintain a free, open and standardised business environment, and consolidate its status as a global financial, shipping and trade centre. It shall also accelerate the building of a global innovation and technology hub."