LegCo delegation begins study visit in Fujian (with photos)
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The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation, led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, began the five-day study visit to Fuzhou and Xiamen in Fujian province today (July 15) to learn about the latest development of their high-quality industries and explore ways to strengthen the co-operation between Hong Kong and Fujian in various areas.
The delegation arrived in Fuzhou in the afternoon and first met representatives of the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Fujian Provincial Government, who provided assistance for the visit.
The delegation then visited Fuzhou New District, which covers a total area of 1 892 square kilometres. Fuzhou New District is Fujian province's first national new district. It's also the 14th new district established by the State Council, where a number of leading enterprises have set up offices, including those in the data centre, medical and healthcare and cloud computing industries. Members first visited the Bin Hai Xin Cheng Planning Exhibition Hall to understand the overall planning and development blueprint of the new district. Members then visited Digital Fujian Cloud Computing Operation Co. Ltd. to learn about its cloud computing, software development, and sales businesses. They also visited Highsun Synthetic Fiber Technology Co. Ltd. to understand the current development of fiber technology. The delegation also met the Secretariat of the Consultative Committee on Fujian-Hong Kong Co-operation to discuss ways to strengthen co-operation between Hong Kong and Fujian.
In the evening, the delegation met with the Secretary of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee and the Chairman of the Standing Committee of Fujian Provincial People's Congress, Mr Zhou Zuyi. During the meeting, the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, acknowledged the longstanding ties between Hong Kong and Fujian and expressed the hope that through the study visit, the two cities could further promote the mutual benefits of both regions and seek opportunities for co-operation and development.
The delegation will continue its study visit in Fuzhou tomorrow (July 16).
Ends/Saturday, July 15, 2023
Issued at HKT 22:05
Issued at HKT 22:05
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