FS PROMOTES HK-ASEAN TIES

Financial Secretary Paul Chan today met Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Hou Yanqi, and an ASEAN top official in Jakarta.

In the morning, Mr Chan called on Ms Hou to learn about the connections and co-operation between the country and ASEAN member states.

They also exchanged views on how Hong Kong can better leverage its roles and functions as a “super connector” and “super value-adder”, make further contributions in various areas, and promote closer people-to-people bonds.

Mr Chan then met ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, at the association's headquarters, where the two actively discussed ways to strengthen exchanges and co-operation in commerce, innovation and technology (I&T), digital economy, tourism, culture, education and youth between Hong Kong and ASEAN.

In particular, Mr Chan thanked ASEAN for supporting Hong Kong’s accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

The finance chief said Hong Kong is steadfast in supporting and practising a rules-based multilateral trading system, and will actively and continuously promote trade and bilateral investments with ASEAN member states, on the basis of the Hong Kong-ASEAN free trade agreement. 

He added that Hong Kong will also share knowledge, technologies and experience in fields including I&T and professional services, with a view to fostering more mutually beneficial collaboration.

Having concluded his visit to Jakarta, Mr Chan will arrive in Hong Kong tonight.

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