Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Eddie Yue said on Monday that he expects Hong Kong’s economy to grow steadily this year.

His remarks came after Hong Kong recorded a GDP uptick of 3.5 percent in 2025.

Speaking to the Legislative Council’s Panel on Financial Affairs, Yue said improvements were seen in consumption, exports and the property market.

Yue said that while there are still uncertainties in the external environment, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to benefit from the development of artificial intelligence and the demand for tech products.

Hong Kong would continue to align with national strategies, he added.

“Under the 15th Five-Year Plan, we expect our country will continue its high-quality development,” he said.

“Hong Kong’s economy can grow steadily, and in terms of financial development, we will actively align with national development strategies. This includes promoting the internationalisation of renminbi. We will also closely monitor the market to ensure Hong Kong's monetary and financial stability.”

Asked if the Exchange Fund would allocate more funds to the government, Yue said such a decision would be made by the Financial Secretary and should not affect the SAR’s financial stability.