China News Service, Hong Kong, September 1 (Reporter Wang Jiacheng) The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said in a speech at the “One Belt One Road” summit forum that Hong Kong has close relations with the member economies of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Trade and investment relations, and have signed free trade agreements with 13 of them.

In addition to business, this mutually beneficial connection also covers art and culture, education, tourism, etc.

If RCEP is ready to accept new partners, the SAR government will actively discuss the issue of joining.

  The "Belt and Road" Summit Forum will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center for two days, with the theme of "Promoting Regional and International Trade to Lead Economic Growth".

More than 6,000 government officials, entrepreneurs and business leaders from more than 80 countries and regions participated in the summit online and offline.

  Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that as early as the 2016 "Belt and Road" Summit Forum was held for the first time, it was mentioned that Hong Kong is a city with the unique advantages of "One Country, Two Systems". "Important initiative.

  Carrie Lam pointed out that the value of multilateralism has never been more important today when protectionism continues to spread.

Therefore, this year's summit focuses on regional and international trade, especially the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the regional comprehensive economic partnership.

These two promising developments will go hand in hand with the "Belt and Road" initiative to jointly promote the multilateral benefits of multilateralism.

  Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that Hong Kong can contribute to RCEP and the world in many ways, especially to help them establish contact with mainland China through the Greater Bay Area and the “One Belt, One Road” initiative.

The fast-growing Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has a "9+2" city cluster and a huge market that cannot be ignored.

Currently, the Greater Bay Area has a population of approximately 86 million. Last year’s GDP reached nearly US$1.7 trillion, which is equivalent to the ninth largest economy in the world. Potential opportunities.

  Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that Hong Kong has a good business environment, low taxes, a sound legal system, economic freedom, complete modern infrastructure and a rich talent pool. It is the only way to the Greater Bay Area and the “Belt and Road”. .

  She also pointed out that the country's "14th Five-Year Plan" will further strengthen the economic integration between Hong Kong and the Mainland. Hong Kong will support enterprises to seize the opportunities brought by the "14th Five-Year Plan" and actively integrate into the new development pattern of the country's dual cycle. Hong Kong will also provide enterprises with development infrastructure, seek investment financing, or find professional service personnel for projects. It is an ideal place for development. (over)