FS to visit UK and Italy
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will depart for Europe late tonight (November 24) for visits to London, the United Kingdom, and Milan, Italy.
Mr Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary, Photo source: reference image of news.gov.hk
During his stay in London from November 25 to 26, Mr Chan will attend a series of events, including the "Hong Kong Dinner" hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and a luncheon organised by the Hong Kong Association (Note). He will also meet with local business and financial leaders, as well as representatives of family offices, to update them on the latest developments in Hong Kong and promote the city's advantages.
Mr Chan will then visit Milan from November 27 to 28. He will lead a delegation of around 80 members to participate in the "Think Business, Think Hong Kong" promotional event and the "Hong Kong Dinner", both organised by the HKTDC. The delegation comprises representatives from various government agencies, including the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises and Invest Hong Kong; public organisations such as Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; as well as industry organisations and enterprises from sectors including finance, artificial intelligence, information technology, biotech, logistics, design and professional services.
While in Milan, Mr Chan will also meet with local industrial and business leaders and corporate executives.
Mr Chan will depart Milan at around noon on November 28 (local time) and return to Hong Kong in the morning of November 29 (Hong Kong time). During his absence from Hong Kong, the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, will act as the Financial Secretary.
Note: The Hong Kong Association is a UK-based organisation dedicated to promoting commercial and trade ties between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. It has over 80 corporate members, including international financial institutions, multinational corporations and the China-Britain Business Council.
Mr Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary, Photo source: reference image of news.gov.hk
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei
The delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis, led by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 1) continued its visit. Representatives from the eight University Grants Committee-funded universities also joined the delegation today. They visited the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei, which are listed as part of the "one core and two wings" national development strategy, to learn about practical experience in large-scale new area planning and construction, with a view to providing solid reference for the planning and construction of the Northern Metropolis University Town (NMUT).
In the morning, the delegation visited the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center, touring the planning exhibition hall, the Yunhe Business District, the Beijing Library and the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing. They learned about the overall planning and development of the Center, its experience in attracting and concentrating higher education resources, as well as promoting the integration of the industry, academic and research sectors. They also observed the canal-side development and conservation and the construction of major public cultural facilities there.
Mr Chan said that the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center has been developed into a world-class harmonious and liveable demonstration area through high-standard planning, green and smart development, and a model of integration between campus and city. He said he hopes to draw on its valuable experience in relieving city functions, sharing resources, and innovation ecosystems, thereby providing practical inspiration for the top-level design, smart campus development and sustainable growth of the NMUT.
In the afternoon, the delegation visited Xiong'an New Area in Hebei, touring the comprehensive service centre of Xiong'an's start-up area. They learned about its planning and construction, as well as its "one-stop" integrated services for relieving Beijing of functions that are not essential to its role as the nation's capital. Subsequently, the delegation visited the University Town of Fifth Cluster North Collaborative Innovation Exhibition Hall and the Beijing Forestry University Xiong'an Campus Smart Exhibition Hall and project construction site.
Mr Chan said that the first batch of Beijing universities' campuses in Xiong'an has entered a large-scale construction stage, achieving campus-city integration, deep integration of industry and education, and smart and green development, injecting strong innovative vitality into the new area. He added that the delegation learned about Xiong'an New Area's experience in fields such as higher education institution and industry linkage, infrastructure-led development, and sustainable planning. It will provide valuable insights for the high-quality planning and construction of the NMUT, helping it develop into a hub for international education, innovation, and technology.
Mr Chan, the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, and other members of the delegation returned to Beijing tonight and will continue their visit tomorrow (April 2).
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
