Financial Secretary Paul Chan

Running has been one of my favourite sports. It helps me keep fit and refreshes my mind. Having a clear mind is particularly important in the run-up to the annual Budget of the Government. This may be why Ben and Mary thought of me in selecting the participants for this year's Leaders Cup race.

For those of you running with me, please feel free to give me your thoughts on the Budget during the run.

Today also marks the launching of the Standard Chartered Belt & Road Relay, a very creative and meaningful event, and also the first-ever marathon relay along the Belt & Road countries. For the staff athletes joining the relay, I will count on you to promote the key role of Hong Kong as an international financial centre.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan gave these remarks at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019 Leaders Cup on February 17.