HK, Fujian share close ties: CY Leung
Vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, CY Leung, on Sunday praised Hong Kong's close ties with Fujian province. Speaking at a forum looking at ways in which the two places collaborate, Leung said Hong Kong residents of Fujian origin account for about one-sixth of the SAR’s total population and they have significant influence across different sectors in the city.…
CY Leung, Vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, praised the close ties between Hong Kong and Fujian province during a forum on collaboration between the two regions. Leung highlighted that Hong Kong residents of Fujian origin make up about one-sixth of the territory's total population, and they wield significant influence across various sectors in Hong Kong.
He noted that Hong Kong has been a major source of foreign investment for Fujian and an important hub for offshore financing. "It boasts an extensive international trade network and professional global trade and logistics services," Leung stated. He emphasized that Hong Kong's global mindset allows it to successfully export and import goods, positioning it as the ideal intermediary for Fujian's global expansion and resource acquisition.
In June, Hong Kong and Fujian signed 28 agreements across 11 sectors, including aviation, innovation, and dispute resolution, laying a solid foundation for further cooperation. Guo Ningning, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee, agreed that Hong Kong is a pivotal international financial, shipping, trade, and innovation center.
She stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two regions in line with the 15th Five-Year Plan.
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