On September 9th, the world's first RWA Expo and the Hong Kong leg of the Global RWA 100-City Tour concluded successfully at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. As the first expo centered around RWA, AI, and Web3, it showcased the latest technological advancements and innovative applications in the RWA industry, bringing together global industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore the industry's development prospects. The event was co-organized by the RWA Research Institute and WOW Summit , with Guanhuo, Huoxun Finance, and WCS Summit as co-organizers. The Metaverse and AI 30 Forum, the Persistence Entrepreneurs Club, and Guofu Quantum served as co-organizers, contributing to the successful launch of the conference.
The conference announced the establishment of the "RWA Research Institute Listed Company Committee," aimed at fostering the deep integration of industrial capital and RWA innovation and attracting active participation from numerous listed companies in Hong Kong and mainland China. The RWA Research Institute's Technology and Security Committee also announced its strategic support for the "iRWA" global public blockchain initiative . Based on independently developed parallel blockchain technology, this public blockchain is dedicated to building a compliant infrastructure that supports the full digital circulation of real-world assets. Furthermore, the RWA Research Institute's Finance and Tax Compliance Institute was officially inaugurated at the conference, further enhancing the institute's professional service capabilities.
This expo is not only an important milestone in the development of the global RWA industry, but also lays a solid foundation for Hong Kong to build an international RWA center, marking that the RWA industry has entered a new stage of large-scale and compliant development.
Elite gathering sets the tone for the future
The conference was opened by Mr. Fok Chun-yu , Honorary Chairman of the RWA Institute and Permanent Director of the Fok Ying-Tong Group. Mr. Fok pointed out from a high perspective that the development of RWA is not only the most important innovation direction in fintech, but also a key driver for promoting the digitalization of global industries and the globalization of the real economy. He affirmed the RWA Institute's core mission since its inception, which has always been to bridge the gap between the real world and the digital economy. He stated that the "RWA 100 Cities Tour" is a highly valuable innovative initiative, and that the inaugural RWA Expo is a platform that brings together global elites. Through this top-level platform, he hopes to bring together more cutting-edge ideas, industry resources, and investment opportunities.
Professor Zhang Xueji , Honorary Chairman of the RWA Research Institute and Academician of the European Academy of Sciences, emphasized in his keynote speech that RWA must rely on a "solid technical foundation" and a "reliable data mechanism" and must combine cutting-edge technologies such as IoT sensing and artificial intelligence to open up the entire link from "real physical world-digital twin world-value circulation world" in order to truly unleash its potential.
He defined RWA as a profound "reshaping of financial infrastructure," with the ultimate goal of building a secure, efficient, inclusive, and transparent global ecosystem. Based on this, he issued four sincere appeals to society: universities and research institutions should strengthen basic research; technology companies should focus on tackling core challenges; financial institutions should proactively explore business innovation; and regulators should prioritize both encouraging innovation and mitigating risks. He called on all parties to work together to seize the historic opportunity presented by RWA.
Dr. Lam stated that Hong Kong is the perfect choice to host the world's first RWA Expo, serving as both the "home field" and the "F1 track" of the new RWA arena. He systematically explained that the growth and development of RWA in Hong Kong stems from its comprehensive toolbox. This toolbox encompasses four core strengths: 1. Comprehensive laws and regulations, providing a solid regulatory foundation for fintech innovation; 2. A strong talent pool, comprised of thousands of startups; 3. Top-tier professional services, integrating traditional and new finance in areas such as valuation, custody, trading, and auditing; and 4. A solid legal framework and institutional advantages provide strong safeguards for asset security. Finally, Dr. Lam called for the development of a robust ecosystem encompassing government, industry, academia, research, and investment, and strengthened international cooperation. Together, they aim to achieve shared success and propel Hong Kong's development into the 2.0 era of an international financial center.
Mr. Zhiwei Liu, Chairman of Chunda Group and Co-Chairman of the Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence Forum of 30, publicly proposed for the first time the "Five-in-One" RWA strategy, aiming to build a full-life cycle ecological closed loop of exchanges, investment banks, primary market funds, secondary market funds and financial technology, create a "super complex" in the RWA era in Hong Kong, and help Hong Kong compete for global RWA pricing power.
Mr. Wang Shanliang , Director of the Legal and Compliance Department of the RWA Research Institute and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dacheng Law Firm (China), pointed out that RWAs are the product of the fusion of technology and real-world assets, serving as a bridge connecting the Web2 and Web3 worlds. He cited recent case studies from companies like Bank of China International, Shenzhen Futian Investment Holdings, and Fosun International, demonstrating that RWAs are becoming increasingly accessible. As a legal and compliance expert, he issued a solemn warning: the issuance of RWAs carries extremely high compliance requirements, and financing is only a small part of the process; its true core value lies in "circulation." He clearly warned that issuing and even selling RWAs in mainland China is a legal red line that cannot be crossed. Practitioners must prioritize compliance and cherish the development opportunities in Hong Kong.
Mr. Long Dian , founder and director of the RWA Research Institute and founder of Huoxun Finance, clarified early industry misconceptions and offered three key insights: First, RWA innovation extends far beyond debt. He categorized RWA innovation scenarios as: "debt, ownership, income rights, commodities, and equity." Second, RWA is the cornerstone of a new commercial civilization, not just a short-term financing tool. Third, the rise of RWA is "Web3.0's mobile internet O2O moment." He also believed that through RWA, Hong Kong is returning to its central position as a global international financial center and will lead the real economy across Asia in driving this tremendous wealth creation process. He expressed his firm confidence in Hong Kong's position as a true center for RWA and the Web3 era, emphasizing the concept of "mainland China as the hinterland of industrial innovation, with South Asia and Southeast Asia as the radiating belt."
Mr. Xu Yuanzhong , founder of the RWA Research Institute and initiator of the Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence 30 Forum, cited the recent surge in "RWA concept stocks" in the A-share and Hong Kong stock markets and their significant gains, emphasizing that listed companies have become pioneers and a core force in driving the implementation of RWA strategies. He believes that RWA's application scenarios have unlimited potential, and the Institute is exploring innovative models such as polysilicon products and luxury car membership benefits with several listed companies. He concluded by saying, "RWA development is timely, and each of us should have a sense of responsibility," encouraging all practitioners to embrace this technological and industrial revolution.
In the showcase of innovative application scenarios, practitioners from various industries presented representative explorations. Fu Rao , Executive Director of the Hong Kong International New Economy Research Institute and CEO of RWA.ltd, shared his experience with the world's first non-financial RWA trading platform. He noted that the platform saw over 10,000 user registrations within just a few hours of its launch. His core strategy is to focus on the neglected non-financial RWA sector, providing listed companies with a "cheap and fast" solution and creating more application scenarios for China's third- and fourth-tier cities and Southeast Asian retail markets. Meanwhile, Wu Shun , founder of TripDAO and a veteran in the cultural and tourism industry, presented his vision of reshaping the cultural and tourism industry with the concept of "AI + Web3 + RWA." He demonstrated how AI can improve productivity, Web3 can reshape production relations, and RWA can drive scenario innovation, enabling user co-creation and profit sharing across everything from hotels and attractions to travel. The two complement each other: one promoting inclusive applications for non-financial assets, the other exploring disintermediation in the cultural and tourism industry, demonstrating the immense potential of RWA in diverse industry scenarios.
RWA Institute Listed Company Committee officially established
One of the important achievements of this conference was the formal establishment of the RWA Institute's Listed Companies Committee. Since the establishment of the preparatory group on June 25, the committee has received active responses and participation from more than 120 listed companies. The inauguration ceremony invited Mr. Zhang Xueji , Honorary Chairman of the RWA Institute, National Distinguished Professor, Academician of the European Academy of Sciences, and Academician of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering; Mr. Long Dian , Founder and President of the RWA Institute and Founder of Huoxun Finance; Mr. Wang Shanliang, Director of the Dacheng Web3 Center and Dean of the Legal and Compliance Department of the RWA Institute; Mr. Xiang Yang , Chairman of Qianrun Group and Chairman of Guangdong Qianrun Merger and Acquisition Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.; RWA Mr. Shi Bohan , founder of the RWA Institute, co-founder of Web3TOP, and well-known investor; Mr. Xu Yuanzhong , Dean of the Metaverse Institute of the RWA Institute and founder of the Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence Thirty Forum; Mr. Shi Xingguo, Chairman of the RWA Institute's Technical Security Committee and former Chief Engineer of the Internet Laboratory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Ms. Ruan Yiling , current Chairman of the Grandview Health Industry Group and Chairman of the Beijing Dongzhimen No. 8 Project; Mr. Jin Jie, Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Smart Energy Industry Alliance and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zhonghua Yin Holdings (HK.00515); Mr. Xu Zhengjun , Chairman of Jincai Internet (002530); Ms. Shi Qi , Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Dayang Group (HK.01991); Mr. Yu Chiyu , Partner of Dacheng Law Firm and Secretary-General of Dacheng Web3 Research Center; Ms. Ma Siyu , founder of the RWA Institute and Partner of the Web3 Investment Banking Advisory Department; Ms. Huo Ran, founder of Huanqiu International Consulting (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.; Mr. Sui Yuan , Manager of the Industrial Fund of the China Council for the Promotion of International Economic and Technical Cooperation and Partner of the RWA Institute; and many other core members of the institute and leaders of listed companies took the stage to witness the unveiling of the committee.
The organization aims to integrate top industry resources and build a bridge connecting traditional listed companies with Web3 innovative technologies. By providing services such as policy discussions, compliance consulting, technological innovation and resource matching, it jointly explores the development path and business model of RWA (Real World Assets) and helps member units seize the new track of financial technology.
The grand inauguration ceremony brought together leading experts from academia, investment, industry, and legal compliance, as well as leaders of listed companies. Analysts believe this marks the transition of the RWA sector from conceptual exploration to a new stage of deep integration with mainstream industrial capital, potentially injecting new momentum into the traditional economy and promoting the establishment of relevant industry standards.
During the same period, the Finance and Tax Compliance Institute of RWA Research Institute was officially awarded a plaque, and Academician Zhang Xueji presented the appointment letter of director to Chairman Xu Zhengjun, marking that the institute's industrial service capabilities have reached a new height.
iRWA global public chain plan launches to build cross-ecological digital infrastructure
At the conference, Shi Xingguo , Director of the Technical Security Committee of the RWA Research Institute and founder of the Paralism parallel chain, announced that the RWA Research Institute Technical Security Committee will work with Hong Kong, multiple countries and regions, and several well-known companies to strategically support a global public chain called "iRWA." This public chain, designed specifically for the RWA industry, will achieve three core goals:
First, ecological integration: truly realize the interconnection and interoperability of different blockchain ecosystems, so that RWA assets can be "issued once and circulated across the entire network."
Second, business integration: seamlessly connecting Web2 and Web3, making RWA not only a financing tool, but also deeply embedded in the daily operations and brand interactions of enterprises.
Third, service integration: The platform will integrate full-process services from compliance, issuance, trading to subsequent operations to provide RWA issuers with a one-stop solution.
Mr. Shi Xingguo concluded that RWA is a brand-new industry requiring brand-new technical support. The "iRWA" public chain will leverage leading technology, innovative strategic collaboration, and diversified scenario innovation capabilities to create a win-win situation with all on-chain partners and share the benefits of the RWA industry's development. It will incentivize high-quality real-world assets with real value and usher in a new era of RWA industry innovation.
This expo was not only a forum for the exchange of ideas but also a platform for the release of a series of important achievements. As a key stop on the "RWA 100 Cities Tour," this event brought together global wisdom and fostered industry consensus, laying a solid foundation for the prosperity of the RWA ecosystem in Hong Kong and globally. Going forward, the RWA Research Institute will continue to collaborate with all parties to advance the digitization of real-world assets and contribute to the high-quality development of the global digital economy.
