Shanghai, March 3 (ZXS) -- The corridor is decorated with the theme of MTR carriages on both sides of the corridor, and the electronic screens installed in the windows show the style and latest development of Hong Kong. "East China promotes the Hong Kong cocktail party, which aims to showcase Hong Kong's new charm, new development and new opportunities.
The event was organised by the Economic and Trade Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Shanghai (hereinafter referred to as "HKSAC"). The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee Ka-chiu, delivered a video message. He said that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Co-operation Mechanism, and Hong Kong will continue to make good use of the various opportunities brought by the mechanism to further radiate the results of cooperation to the Yangtze River Delta and enhance closer cooperation between Hong Kong and the whole East China region.
Zhang Manli, deputy secretary for innovation, technology and industry of the Hong Kong SAR Government, said in an interview on the same day that the key development direction of Hong Kong in the future is to promote new industrialization, vigorously promote new energy, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and other new technologies to achieve leapfrog development with informatization, rely on scientific and technological transformation, strengthen the real economy, so as to drive rapid economic growth and create a large number of high-quality entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for young people.
Zhang Manli said: "Make use of Hong Kong's strengths to better contribute to the needs of the country, strengthen cooperation with mainland cities, promote the circulation of scientific research elements, talent logistics, capital flow, information flow and other aspects, and work together to build a strong country in science and technology." ”
Gu Honghui, Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, said in his speech that Hong Kong has a unique position and advantages in the global economic structure by relying on the motherland and connecting the world. Shanghai is very willing to work with Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Shandong and other provinces and cities to actively promote all-round cooperation and exchanges with Hong Kong.
Cai Liang, director of the Hong Kong Office in Shanghai, said that more Hong Kong SAR officials will visit the mainland this year, not only to bring some of Hong Kong's new policies, but also to let them know more about the latest developments in Shanghai and other eastern China. Subsequent exchanges and cooperation in culture and art will also be further strengthened.
To strengthen and deepen exchanges between East China and Hong Kong in the I&T industry, the "Hong Kong: Seizing I&T Opportunities and Sharing Prosperity" Enterprise-talent Exchange Conference was held concurrently.
On 3 March, the Immigration Section of the Hong Kong Office in Shanghai will also organise the Yangtze River Delta Lu Port and Immigration Management and Collaboration Exchange Meeting to exchange views with border control, public security and immigration officers in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and Shandong Provinces. (End)