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The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, today (April 20) concluded his visit to Chongqing by having a working lunch with Hong Kong businessmen who have investments in Chongqing.
Noting that the Government will study the implementation of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) in Chongqing, Mr Tsang said that Hong Kong should grasp the opportunities offered by western China's vast market.
"In particular, Hong Kong's service industries should leverage on the opportunities arising from Chongqing's development process," he said.
In the morning, Mr Tsang studied the development of the Central Business District in Chongqing Jiangbeizui, which is planned as a financial and commercial hub. He also visited Chongqing Tiandi, which provides prime business and commercial services.
Mr Tsang will return to Hong Kong in the afternoon.
Ends/Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:59
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