2018 Everbright Investment Conference Successfully Held in Hangzhou

Over 900 Global Industry Leaders Join to Capture More Cross-border Investment Opportunities Arise from Market Challenges

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- China Everbright Limited ("Everbright", stock code: 165.HK), the flagship overseas investment platform of China Everbright Group, successfully hosted its 7th Everbright Investment Conference at Midtown Shangri-La in Hangzhou, China between 22 and 23 October. The summit attracted more than 900 investment professionals, enterprise leaders and business partners from all over the world. Elite attendees gathered with Everbright's management and the managers of over 50 Everbright funds to share their insights on and discuss about the theme "Opportunities in Disruption, New Perspective on Cross-border Investment" across various areas and at multiple levels.

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Held in Hangzhou, one of the six ancient capitals of China, the summit has strong support from the Zhejiang provincial government and Hangzhou City. On 21 October, Everbright Executive Director & CEO Mr. CHEN Shuang and the company executives visited and met with Mr. ZHU Congjiu, Vice Governor of Zhejiang Province, and Mr. XU Liyi, Mayor of Hangzhou City with the mission to deepen Everbright's cooperation with both Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou City. Mr. Chen noted Everbright's willingness to work with local governments to form fund of funds together and to support the development of regional economy by leveraging on the Group's proven sector experiences including aircraft leasing, medical care for the elderly, development of commercial real estate and smart city, and other fields. Enterprises within Zhejiang Province will have the first view and opportunity to connect with these outstanding brands.

On 23 October, the summit, moderated by Chin I TSENG, the famous Phoenix Satellite Television financial program presenter, was kicked off with a video that showcased the highlights of the previous six investment conferences. Mr. CHEN Shuang, Executive Director and CEO of Everbright, delivered an opening keynote speech titled "Opportunities in Disruption: Investment Strategy in Change & Disruption", elaborating on China's evolving inbound and outbound investment environment and challenges facing the PE industry. Against a backdrop of rising uncertainty brought by the US-China trade war and increased difficulty in fundraising within the PE industries, Mr. Chen introduced strategies for Everbright and its global LPs to capture opportunities arose from industry structural adjustments and consumption upgrades in China. Moreover, within advanced manufacturing, new economy and in multiple sectors, there are promising investment opportunities. By refining management and risk control measures as well as with diversifications, Everbright strives to maintain the balance among fundraising, investing, managing, and divesting.