According to ChainCatcher, citing Hong Kong Wen Wei Po, former Bank of Communications Hong Kong executive Yip Tsz Kin has announced his participation in the 2025 Legislative Council general election. He stated that he would propose the establishment of a financial holding company to promote integration between the banking industry and other financial sectors. His policy platform focuses on fully supporting the development of fintech, advancing reforms in the payments sector, and explicitly emphasizes enabling 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 for the overall growth of the financial industry.