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Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development Event held today (with photos/video)
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     ​The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government held the Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development Event today (November 29) to encourage local, Mainland and overseas enterprises to support and participate in the Northern Metropolis development. The Event received guidance from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and was supported by the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (LOCPG).
      
     This morning, the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, led a delegation of enterprise representatives on a visit to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Loop and the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area to understand their latest planning and developments, and to learn about the three large-scale land disposal pilot areas in the Northern Metropolis. The Government will openly invite enterprises next month to express their interest in the three large-scale land disposal pilot projects. The Government will finalise the tender terms after considering feedback from the market.
      
     In the afternoon, the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, hosted a luncheon at the Central Government Offices for enterprise representatives. This was followed by a signing ceremony attended by over 80 enterprise representatives. Witnessed by Mr Lee and the Director of the LOCPG, Mr Zheng Yanxiong, etc, a Memorandum of Understanding about supporting and participating in the Northern Metropolis development was signed. During the ceremony, 35 of the enterprise representatives also signed agreements among them to collaborate in the Northern Metropolis development, with a total investment of over $100 billion.
      
     Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr Lee remarked that as a new engine for Hong Kong's growth, the Northern Metropolis can complement the high-quality integration of Hong Kong with other cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, offering quality business opportunities for all. Mr Lee highlighted the Government's commitment to leading all sectors of the community and the market to participate in expediting the Northern Metropolis development. Mr Lee encouraged enterprises to actively participate in land development and other commercial, innovation and technology industry projects in the Northern Metropolis, including the new large-scale land disposal development approach, thereby delivering the visions of the Northern Metropolis project collectively in creating a bright future. 
      
     Representatives of the HKSAR Government attending the Event today also included the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong; the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau; the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau; the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; and the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong.
 
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The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, led a delegation of enterprise representatives to visit the Northern Metropolis today (November 29). Photo shows the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zheng Yanxiong (second right), Mr Chan (first right), other officials and representatives of enterprises visiting "the Loop" of the Civil Engineering and Development Department in the Loop.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, led a delegation of enterprise representatives to visit the Northern Metropolis (NM) today (November 29). Photo shows the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zheng Yanxiong (first row, second left), Mr Chan (first row, third left), other officials and representatives of enterprises being briefed by the Director of the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office, Mr Vic Yau (first right), on the overall planning and latest development of the NM, during a visit to "the Loop" of the Civil Engineering and Development Department in the Loop.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, led a delegation of enterprise representatives to visit the Northern Metropolis (NM) today (November 29). Photo shows the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zheng Yanxiong (front row, second left), Mr Chan (front row, third left), other officials and representatives of enterprises being briefed by the Director of the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office, Mr Vic Yau (second right), on the overall planning and latest development of the NM, during a visit to "the Loop" of the Civil Engineering and Development Department in the Loop.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, led a delegation of enterprise representatives to visit the Northern Metropolis today (November 29). Photo shows the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zheng Yanxiong (front row, first left), Mr Chan (front row, second left), other officials and representatives of enterprises being briefed by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (first right), during a visit to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in Lok Ma Chau Loop.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, led a delegation of enterprise representatives to visit the Northern Metropolis today (November 29). Photo shows the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zheng Yanxiong (front row, first left), Mr Chan (front row, second left), other officials and representatives of enterprises being briefed by the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn (front row, third left) at the Hong Kong Housing Society's Dedicated Rehousing Estate at Hung Shui Kiu / Ha Tsuen New Development Area, Casa Eminence.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, led a delegation of enterprise representatives to visit the Northern Metropolis today (November 29). Photo shows the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zheng Yanxiong (front row, first left), Mr Chan (front row, second left), other officials and representatives of enterprises being briefed by the Chairman of the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS), Professor Ling Kar-kan (front row, third left) at the HKHS's Dedicated Rehousing Estate at Hung Shui Kiu / Ha Tsuen New Development Area, Casa Eminence.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, led a delegation of enterprise representatives to visit the Northern Metropolis today (November 29). Photo shows the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zheng Yanxiong (front row, first left), Mr Chan (front row, second left), other officials and representatives of enterprises visiting the Hong Kong Housing Society’s Dedicated Rehousing Estate at Hung Shui Kiu / Ha Tsuen New Development Area, Casa Eminence.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, speaks at the Signing Ceremony for Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development today (November 29).
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government held the Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development Event today (November 29). Photo shows the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Zheng Yanxiong, speaks at the Signing Ceremony for Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attended the Signing Ceremony for Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development today (November 29). Witnessed by (third row, from left) the Director of Bureau III of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Zou Jinsong; Deputy Directors of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Mr Qi Bin and Mr Yin Zonghua; the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Zheng Yanxiong; Mr Lee; the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong; and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, the letter of intent was signed by the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong (second row, fifth right), and representatives of the enterprises.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attended the Signing Ceremony for Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development today (November 29). Witnessed by (third row, from left) the Director of Bureau III of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Zou Jinsong; Deputy Directors of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Mr Qi Bin and Mr Yin Zonghua; the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Zheng Yanxiong; Mr Lee; the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong; and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, the letter of intent was signed by the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong (second row, second left), and representatives of the enterprises.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attended the Signing Ceremony for Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development today (November 29). Witnessed by (third row, from left) the Director of Bureau III of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Zou Jinsong; Deputy Directors of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Mr Qi Bin and Mr Yin Zonghua; the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Zheng Yanxiong; Mr Lee; the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong; and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, the letter of intent was signed by the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong (second row, sixth left), and representatives of the enterprises.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attended the Signing Ceremony for Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development today (November 29). Witnessed by (third row, from left) the Director of Bureau III of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Zou Jinsong; Deputy Directors of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Mr Qi Bin and Mr Yin Zonghua; the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Zheng Yanxiong; Mr Lee; the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong; and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, the letter of intent was signed by the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong (second row, sixth left), and representatives of the enterprises.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government held the Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development Event today (November 29). Photo shows representatives of the enterprises signing agreements among them to collaborate in the Northern Metropolis development at the Signing Ceremony for Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government held the Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development Event today (November 29). Photo shows representatives of the enterprises signing agreements among them to collaborate in the Northern Metropolis development at the Signing Ceremony for Enterprise Participation in Northern Metropolis Development.

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