Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area visits Zhaoqing (with photos)
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Ms Chan travelled to Zhaoqing by high speed rail at noon and visited an electric vehicle enterprise, a new-energy technology enterprise and a mechanical equipment enterprise in turn. She was briefed by representatives of the three enterprises about their businesses and development plans. She encouraged Zhaoqing enterprises to make good use of Hong Kong's unique advantages under "one country, two systems", especially our international business network and world-class professional services, as well as Hong Kong's roles as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" between the Mainland and global markets, to expand and go global through the internationalised platform of Hong Kong.
Ms Chan then called on Executive Deputy Mayor of the People's Government of Zhaoqing Municipality Mr Li Xingwen to learn about the latest developments of Zhaoqing and exchange views with him on deepening the co-operation between Hong Kong and Zhaoqing, and jointly take forward the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Ms Chan said that as one of the core cities of the GBA, Hong Kong will continue to act as a core engine for regional development and co-operate closely with other cities in the GBA under the principles of complementarity to firmly grasp the immense opportunities of GBA development and contribute to the high-quality development and high-level opening up of the country and of the GBA.
Ms Chan added that Hong Kong and Zhaoqing have all along been partners with complementary advantages. The commissioning of major cross-boundary infrastructure such as the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link has brought Hong Kong and Zhaoqing, as well as other cities of the GBA, much closer together. Zhaoqing is rich in natural resources and is committed to promoting new industrialisation and the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism. In the process of jointly taking forward the development of the GBA, there is much scope for Hong Kong and Zhaoqing to strengthen co-operation in different areas. The two places should maintain close liaison and continue to seek breakthroughs with innovative minds to strive for more policy measures to promote interconnectivity and integrated development among cities in the GBA.
Tomorrow (March 1), Ms Chan will continue her visit to Zhaoqing, including visiting an enterprise that specialises in the research and development of display modules, touring Zhaoqing New District to learn about its planning and development, and visiting a youth innovation and entrepreneurship base to exchange views with young people.
Ends/Thursday, February 29, 2024
Issued at HKT 19:43
Issued at HKT 19:43
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