China News Service, Hong Kong, March 26 (Reporter Liu Dawei) Regarding how to develop the event economy in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao said when meeting the media before attending the executive meeting on the 26th that the roles of the SAR government and private enterprises and institutions are complementary to each other. The government helps organize different events in terms of policies and resources. Private enterprises or business operators also have the responsibility to revitalize Hong Kong's economy. This is not only beneficial to the business operators themselves, but also in the overall interests of Hong Kong.
Li Jiachao said that starting this week, Hong Kong will usher in a number of financial, cultural and artistic events, such as the first "World Unity Forum", the first Global Investment Summit, the Hong Kong International Cultural Summit Forum, Art Basel, etc. These events not only directly bring In order to achieve economic benefits, guests from various countries who come to Hong Kong to participate in the event can also share their experiences with the world through interpersonal networks, social media, etc., and promote Hong Kong's freedom, openness, colorfulness, vitality and opportunities.
He said that the SAR government welcomes various plans for holding major events proposed by private organizations, and will also provide support in terms of policies and resource allocation to enable these effective plans to be implemented. The most important thing is that all sectors of society must unite and work together to revitalize Hong Kong's economy and enhance industry competitiveness. In addition, if there are suitable opportunities, the SAR government is also willing to promote cooperation with other cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to promote cultural exchanges and promote tourism resources in the name of the Greater Bay Area.
According to previous reports, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Mr Yang Yunxiong, revealed that various sports, culture, art, tourism and other major events in the second half of the year will be announced at the end of March or early April. It is hoped that through these events, Hong Kong will further demonstrate Hong Kong's "Asia's major events" "city" status. (over)