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The First Micro and Small Businesses Ecosystem Conference and Official Launch of MCEX Held in Macao

Over 1000 representatives of the investment community, China’s micro and small businesses and media attended the event

[MACAO, August 3, 2023] The First Micro and Small Businesses Ecosystem Conference and Official Launch of MCEX (MCEX Vision 2023) were held in Macao on the afternoon of August 3. It was honoured by the presence of Mr. Ho Iat Seng, Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR), Mr. Zheng Xincong, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR and Mr. Liu Xianfa, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR. Mr. Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect, and Mr. Gary Zhang, Founder and CEO of Micro Connect, also attended the event, joined by an audience of over 1000 guests, including investors, representatives of China’s micro and small businesses, and media.

Micro Connect Macao Financial Assets Exchange (MCEX) is a new exchange group digitally connecting global capital with China’s micro and small businesses to establish a new financial market with high inclusivity and social impact. As MCEX’s inaugural conference on micro and small businesses in Macao, MCEX Vision 2023 carries significant meanings.

Mr. Lei Wai Nong, Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR, said in his speech, “After its official launch, MCEX can take advantage of Macao’s policy advantages and highly open financial system to guide international funds to invest in Macao. By precisely empowering micro and small businesses in the Chinese Mainland via the new interconnectivity mechanism, MCEX can help diversify Macao’s economy and contribute to the high-quality development of the Chinese economy.”

Mr. Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect, said, “August 3 is a special day. Two years ago, today, we announced the launch of Micro Connect. We have gradually delivered the promises of connecting global capital with China’s micro and small businesses. Now that the company has completed a new round of fundrasing and MCEX is in operation, we have entered a new stage of development. MCEX is a new market, and we expect to see more ecosystem partners to join us, pool their wisdom and insights, and explore the investment opportunity in the blue sea of China’s micro and small businesses.”

As a brand-new financial infrastructure, MCEX empowers the real economy, and brings the consumption sector with new opportunities. During the conference, Mr. Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect, and Mr. Gary Zhang, Founder and CEO of Micro Connect, held separate panel discussions with Mr. Luo Zhenyu, Founder of DeDao, and Mr. Ding Liye, Chairman of SCPG, sheding light on the financial revolution in the digital age and the evolution of micro and small businesses empowered by new financial infrastructure.

During the roundtable, Mr. Ramon Li, Partner and China CEO of Micro Connect, exchanged in-depth thoughts with Ms. Li Chengjing, Co-founder of Nan Hotpot, Ms. Chen Ziwei, Founder of Savelots, Mr. Wang Jianlin, Founder of Mr. Judy, and Mr. Fang Lichen, Chairman of Cartoony World, on the resilience of China’s consumer brands.

During the official launch of MCEX, Mr. Gary Zhang, Founder and CEO of Micro Connect, said, “MCEX is a big platform, and it requires strong support and active participations of various partners to fully connect international capital with micro and small businesses. I hereby invite all of our dear friends to join us on this journey and show the world the power of micro and small businesses!”

After its official launch, MCEX will leverage the geographical advantage of Macao at the “intersection” of dual circulation to connect international capital with China’s micro and small businesses, enable business evolution via new infrastrucutre, and contribute to Macao’s economic diversification.

 

Speech by Mr. Lei Wai Nong, Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR.

Speech by Mr. Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect and MCEX Chairman 

Mr. Ho Iat Seng, Chief Executive of the Macao SAR, Mr. Zheng Xincong, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, Mr. Liu Xianfa, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR, and other guests of honor pressed the launch button on the stage

Dialogue between Mr. Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect and MCEX Chairman, and Mr. Luo Zhenyu, Founder of DeDao

Dialogue between Mr. Gary Zhang, Founder and CEO of Micro Connect and MCEX CEO, and Mr. Ding Liye, Chairman of SCPG

Discussion on “Resilience and Opportunities of China’s Consumer Brands” between Mr. Ramon Li, China CEO of Micro Connect, Ms. Li Chengjing, Co-founder of Nan Hotpot, Ms. Chen Ziwei, Founder of Savelots, Mr. Wang Jianlin, Founder of Mr. Judy, and Mr. Fang Lichen, Chairman of Cartoony World 

Mr. Gary Zhang, Founder and CEO of Micro Connect and MCEX CEO, spoke at the MCEX information session  and Mr. Fang Lichen, Chairman of Cartoony World 

About Micro Connect

Micro Connect is a new financial market platform connecting global capital with China’s micro and small businesses. The Company has created Daily Revenue Obligations (DROs) as a new asset class for direct and diversified exposure to the daily and transparent cash flows of millions of stores in China’s vibrant consumer economy, while making capital more accessible and affordable to business owners. Investment returns are collected securely via the Automated Repayment Mechanism, a digital infrastructure network Micro Connect operates in partnerships with brands / franchises, financial institutions, and SaaS companies nationwide. To date, the platform has provided >US$120mm of funding to more than 2,900 stores with over 200 brands nationwide. With a licensed exchange platform, a fund platform, and structured product solutions, Micro Connect offers efficiency and liquidity in small business investing for global professional investors and offers a new alternative to impact investing.

Micro Connect Macao Financial Assets Exchange (MCEX)

Micro Connect Macao Financial Assets Exchange (MCEX) is the first licensed global exchange for Daily Revenue Obligations (DROs)*.

We connect global institutional capital with China’s micro and small businesses by collecting and delivering daily revenue shares to global investors.

For more information, please visit our official MCEX website: mcex.microconnect.com

 

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