John Lee Attends Opening of 14th National People's Congress Session in Beijing

CE attends opening meeting of NPC annual session in Beijing

​The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (March 5) attended the opening meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC).

The third session of the 14th NPC commenced in Beijing this morning, during which Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report. Mr Lee attended the opening meeting in his capacity as the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

In the government work report, Premier Li reviewed the work for 2024. He also outlined the overall requirements for economic and social development and major tasks of the government for 2025. He said that we should continue to fully, faithfully and resolutely implement the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy in the HKSAR, while maintaining the constitutional order in the HKSAR as stipulated in the Constitution and the Basic Law and implementing the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong". Premier Li expressed support for Hong Kong in strengthening economy development and improving people's livelihood, deepening international exchanges and co-operation, with a view to better integrating into the overall national development and maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. He also highlighted the need to enhance the innovation capabilities and influence of economically advantaged areas, including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Mr Lee said he was most encouraged, adding that this year marks the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the beginning of the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan. It is also a crucial year for further deepening comprehensive reforms, which are of significant importance for the implementation of "one country, two systems". The HKSAR Government will continue to fully, faithfully and resolutely implement the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. It will unite all sectors of society to further deepen comprehensive reforms, actively understand, respond to and embrace changes, and better leverage the institutional strengths of "one country, two systems" and Hong Kong's unique and internationalised advantages to open up new development opportunities. The HKSAR Government will also spare no effort in pursuing economic development, improving people's livelihood and exploring new growth areas.

The HKSAR Government will adopt an innovative mindset, coupled with market forces, to take forward the development of the Northern Metropolis and the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, accelerating the development of an international innovation and technology centre. Furthermore, it aims to consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre, building Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talent. At the same time, it will further promote the high-quality development of the GBA, actively integrating into national development. It will also enhance Hong Kong's international competitiveness, deepen international exchanges and co-operation, and strengthen Hong Kong's role as a bridge linking the Mainland and global markets, with a view to achieving better development in Hong Kong and making further contributions to building the great country and advancing national rejuvenation.

Mr Lee extended his best wishes for the success of the third session of the 14th NPC and the third session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee.

CE attends opening meeting of NPC annual session in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CE attends opening meeting of NPC annual session in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Over 2 700 quality job vacancies to be offered at Leaping into a New Page Job Fair

The Labour Department (LD) will hold the Leaping into a New Page Job Fair at Tung Cheong Street Community Hall in Tai Po on June 11 and 12, providing a large number of vacancies from the catering, retail and various other industries for job seekers.

About 50 organisations will participate in the two-day job fair, offering over 2 700 quality job vacancies from various industries, among which nearly 2 100 are from the catering, retail and property management industries. About 25 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot each day. A wide variety of positions will be offered at the job fair, including branch manager, marketing officer, operation assistant, building services technician, control room officer, company driver, accounting officer, clerk, graphic designer, food quality controller, recreation assistant, clinical assistant, cook, beauty advisor, jewellery sales consultant, packer, store assistant and security guard. Job seekers can visit the LD's Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk) for details of the vacancies.

Around 81 per cent of the vacancies offered at the job fair are full-time jobs. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $12,000 to $25,000. About 94 per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Six education level or below. Around 55 per cent are open to job seekers without relevant work experience.

Job seekers can submit job applications during the event and may be selected for on-the-spot interviews. They can also make enquiries about the employment services provided by the LD at its counter inside the venue.

The job fair will be held on June 11 and 12 from 11am to 5.30pm at Tung Cheong Street Community Hall, 1/F, Tai Po Tung Cheong Street Leisure Building, 25 Tung Cheong Street, Tai Po. Admission is free, with final admissions at 5pm each day.