Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Convenor of the Hong Kong Re-start Alliance, stated on the 29th that the development of the nation's shipping services and aerospace industries is closely related to Hong Kong. Hong Kong can leverage its advantages in finance and professional services to participate and actively contribute to the nation's opening up.
On the same day, the "Sixth Anniversary Celebration of the Hong Kong Re-start Alliance and Forum on How Hong Kong Can Accurately Align with the '15th Five-Year Plan'" was held in Hong Kong. Leung Chun-ying attended the event and delivered a speech.
Leung Chun-ying pointed out that Hong Kong should make good use of its advantages of "being backed by the motherland and connected to the world," stimulating its own development momentum while serving the nation's needs in a way that allows Hong Kong to contribute its capabilities. He believes that Hong Kong society's concern for the nation's "15th Five-Year Plan" should not be limited to its focus on Hong Kong and economic development, but should take a holistic view, paying attention to the nation's plans in areas such as education and healthcare.
During the keynote speech session, Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong SAR Government, introduced that Hong Kong is actively deepening its collaboration with the mainland's industry, academia, and research institutions to accurately align with the nation's "15th Five-Year Plan." He pointed out that Hong Kong will accelerate the development of its innovation and technology industries, focusing on the Hong Kong Park of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone in the Lok Ma Chau Loop, the New Town Science and Technology City, and Hong Kong Cyberport.
Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, stated that Hong Kong can further develop its offshore RMB business by continuing to increase RMB liquidity, improve product supply, and optimize market infrastructure. This will provide international investors with an important platform to enter the mainland market and assist mainland enterprises in expanding overseas.
Dong Yiyue, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council, pointed out that cultivating the commodities market will help consolidate Hong Kong's position as an international financial center. Hong Kong should prioritize strengthening its spot trading foundation, focusing on the development of base metals and emerging green commodities, and deepening its interconnectivity with the mainland market through measures such as cross-listing of products.
Ning Han-hao, Secretary for Development of the Hong Kong SAR Government, stated that accelerating the development of the Northern Metropolitan Area (hereinafter referred to as "Northern Metropolitan Area") is an important task of the SAR Government. She said that the SAR Government is actively promoting the enactment of exclusive legislation for the Northern Metropolitan Area and has established a special project supervision office to simplify relevant administrative approval procedures. This will deeply integrate government and market resources to jointly develop the Northern Metropolitan Area through diverse models. (End)
