[Commentary] On November 18th, the Greater Bay Area Forum was co-organized by China Daily and the Silk Road Economic Development Research Center and co-organized by Guangzhou Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Macao Cooperation and Exchange Promotion Association. The theme is "Greater Bay Area: A New Journey" Held in Hong Kong.
The Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Liang Zhenying and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam attended the keynote speeches.
Carrie Lam said that Hong Kong's economic recovery depends on full cooperation with the Mainland.
[Explanation] The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as one of the most open and economically dynamic regions, has an important strategic position in the overall situation of national development.
Liang Zhenying, the vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, pointed out in the Greater Bay Area Forum that Hong Kong is an international city and should play its role as an international connection hub to better promote the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to the international stage. At the same time, it should act as an international innovation and technology center to promote The cooperation between mainland scientists and Hong Kong investors has brought technology research and development to a higher level.
[Concurrent] Liang Zhenying, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee
We should change our thinking and attitude. As one of the international cities and the super-contact of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong should play its role as an international connection hub, increase its urban functions, and develop into an international innovation and technology center.
Hong Kong and other cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area have in-depth cooperation in many fields.
We not only need to carry out cooperation between "scientists and scientists", we can also strengthen cooperation between "mainland scientists and Hong Kong investors". We can introduce funds into laboratories and start-ups in Mainland China, and implement mergers and acquisitions. Improve the market to launch new products and trade faster.
We also need to improve B2G, that is, the connection between Hong Kong companies and local governments in the Mainland.
[Explanation] Affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Hong Kong's economy is in recession.
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said that actively participating in the development of the Greater Bay Area and deepening communication and cooperation with mainland cities are the key direction and the only choice for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to quickly restore economic momentum.
[Concurrent] Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The new crown pneumonia epidemic has affected the global economy. Hong Kong's economy has suffered a severe recession. The recovery of our local economy depends on full cooperation with the Mainland.
The mainland economy has injected momentum into Hong Kong. The mainland’s strict control of the epidemic has led to a rapid economic recovery. The benefits to Hong Kong are obvious. The actual GDP decline in the third quarter of Hong Kong announced last week has significantly narrowed, which is a strong proof that the first five quarters have ended. Falling situation.
This also shows the importance of Hong Kong's better integration into the overall development of the country. Actively participating in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is the best choice.
[Explanation] The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Carrie Lam, pointed out that if Hong Kong is to integrate into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the top priority should be to restore the normal flow of people between Hong Kong and the Mainland.
The SAR government is also doing its utmost to fight the epidemic, hoping that the epidemic in Hong Kong will be stabilized as soon as possible, so that Hong Kong and the mainland can achieve "two-way customs clearance" faster.
Reporter Zheng Haoxi and Zhang Hongwei reporting from Hong Kong
Editor in charge: [Wang Kai]