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The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, today (July 18) conducted the second day of his visit to Guangzhou and Dongguan.
Mr Tsang started the day by meeting with Hong Kong business people in Guangzhou to better understand their situation and the opportunities and challenges brought about by the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement.
After the meeting with Hong Kong business people in Guangzhou, Mr Tsang left for Dongguan, where a meeting was scheduled for him to meet with the Mayor of Dongguan, Mr Yuan Baocheng. Mr Tsang said at the meeting that the development of Dongguan has provided support to Hong Kong. He added that he looks forward to further enhancing co-operation and establishing a win-win solution for both places. Both sides attended a lunch afterwards.
Mr Tsang also met with Hong Kong business people in Dongguan and visited two Hong Kong-funded enterprises in Dongguan to learn more about the business environment faced by Hong Kong business people there.
After concluding the two-day visit to Guangzhou and Dongguan, Mr Tsang returned to Hong Kong in the evening.
Ends/Thursday, July 18, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:45
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