PAUL CHAN MEETS SHENZHEN MAYOR

Financial Secretary Paul Chan today visited Shenzhen and met Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong.

They exchanged views on co-operation in areas such as financial services, trade and commerce, and innovation and technology, and discussed further strengthening collaboration on attracting enterprises and investments as well as facilitating trade, with a view to assisting enterprises of the two cities to go global and attracting foreign investments together.

They also discussed expediting the development of the Loop and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park on both sides of the Shenzhen River.

Mr Chan said at the meeting that Hong Kong and Shenzhen are the dual engine that powers the economic development and technology and innovation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, bringing together outstanding enterprises, people and capital.

He noted that the two cities could together contribute to the country's high-level self-reliance and greater strength in science and technology as well as high-quality development.

The finance chief added that there is plenty of room for collaboration between Hong Kong and Shenzhen in a wide range of areas.

Mr Chan also visited an enterprise that develops and manufactures high-end surgical robots and medical equipment, and a maritime enterprise that employs cutting-edge intelligent technologies, to understand the relevant industries and potential for development.

He also explained Hong Kong's policies for attracting enterprises, investments and talent.

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