This is the 1712th issue of Hong Kong One Day
Meng Fanli led a delegation to visit Hong Kong and Macao to deepen closer and pragmatic cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao
On April 24, Meng Fanli, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, led a team to visit Hong Kong and Macao, and visited Zheng Yanxiong, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Zheng Xincong, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region, and Ho Iat Seng, Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, in the afternoon, and held talks and exchanges respectively to further promote closer and pragmatic cooperation between Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao, and make new and greater contributions to the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
During the talks, Zheng Yanxiong thanked Shenzhen for its long-term strong support for the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong and the work in Hong Kong. He said that in recent years, Shenzhen has been guided by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area strategy, innovated the working mechanism, identified the incision of cooperation, and solidly promoted the comprehensive cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and achieved a series of important results. At present, the cooperation mechanism between Shenzhen and Hong Kong has been continuously improved, trade and investment have developed steadily, the development of Qianhai has been promoted at a high level, the construction of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone in the Loop and the Northern Metropolis of Hong Kong has been accelerated, the rules of the Mainland and Hong Kong have been more closely aligned, and the interconnection of financial markets has been expanded and improved, showing a trend of rapid change and prosperity. With the implementation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, Hong Kong has opened a new chapter in its governance and prosperity. The Liaison Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will conscientiously implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions, comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implement the principle of "one country, two systems", support the Chief Executive and the HKSAR Government in governing in accordance with the law, and promote Hong Kong's economic development to benefit people's livelihood and maintain long-term prosperity and stability. We are willing to continue to be a good "super liaison" and "super waiter", work with Shenzhen to promote the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, fully support Hong Kong's better integration into the overall development of the country, and make every effort to promote the steady and successful implementation of "one country, two systems", and fully serve the construction of a strong country and national rejuvenation.
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee (right), meets with the Secretary of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Meng Fanli (left), on April 24. Source: Information Services Department of the HKSAR Government
Mr Lee welcomed the delegation to Hong Kong. Under the Hong Kong-Shenzhen co-operation mechanism, Hong Kong and Shenzhen have set up different co-operation teams, covering key areas of co-operation such as the Northern Metropolis, innovation and technology, finance, commerce and trade, youth employment and entrepreneurship, and Qianhai. Mr Lee said that the HKSAR Government will continue to maintain close communication and strengthen linkage with the Shenzhen Municipal Government to jointly promote the construction of major platforms such as Qianhai and the Loop, and accelerate the development of new quality productive forces, while Hong Kong will continue to play an important leading role in the development of the Greater Bay Area by leveraging its advantages in basic scientific research, finance, talent and professional services, and internationalisation, and implement the principle of complementarity, mutual benefit and win-win results with Shenzhen, and work together to promote the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and make greater contributions to the development of the country.
Zheng Xincong expressed his gratitude to Guangdong and Shenzhen for their care and support to Macao and the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government, and congratulated Shenzhen on its achievements in high-quality development. He said that under the personal drawing, deployment and promotion of General Secretary Xi Jinping, Shenzhen has become a place where multiple national strategies converge and an important position for the layout of national strategic scientific and technological forces. In recent years, Shenzhen has steadily promoted exchanges and cooperation with Macao in various fields, and has made positive contributions to the implementation of the national strategy and the overall situation of "one country, two systems". This year marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, and it is hoped that Shenzhen will continue to give full play to its advantages in various aspects, such as a complete industrial system and strong innovation strength, to support the construction of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, to deepen cooperation in various fields such as economy and trade, science and technology, finance and tourism, and convention and exhibition, so as to promote a higher level of mutual benefit and win-win results, and to continue to strengthen the work of educating young people and helping Macao cultivate more patriotic and patriotic talents in Macao. The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Macao will, as always, fully cooperate and support, work with Shenzhen to do a good job in various tasks, promote high-quality cooperation between Guangdong and Macao, and promote the successful implementation of "one country, two systems" in Macao.
The Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Ho Iat Seng (right), meets with the Secretary of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Meng Fanli (left). Source: Information Bureau of the Macao SAR Government
Ho Iat Seng extended a warm welcome to Meng Fanli and his entourage to Macao. He said that over the years, Shenzhen and Australia have signed cooperation agreements in many fields, and the results have become increasingly apparent. Under the framework of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) co-operation framework, the two places have established a co-operation mechanism, and with the promulgation of the "Overall Development Plan for the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin" and the "Master Development Plan for the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Co-operation Zone", the two sides will focus on the positioning and advantages of Hengqin and Qianhai to jointly promote the development of the Greater Bay Area. Macao is actively promoting the "1+4" moderately diversified development and making every effort to build an in-depth cooperation zone, ushering in more development opportunities for industrial cooperation between Shenzhen and Macao, especially in the fields of high-tech, finance, culture and creativity. The Macao SAR will continue to leverage the advantages of the "one country, two systems" system and develop together with Shenzhen for mutual benefit and win-win results.
Meng Fanli expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Macao SAR Government, the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Macao, and all sectors of society in Hong Kong and Macao for their long-term support for Shenzhen's development, and introduced Shenzhen's economic and social development and exchanges and cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong and Macao. He said: During this visit, we have fully felt the thriving development trend of Hong Kong and Macao, and are more confident in the bright prospects of closer and pragmatic cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong and Macao. Shenzhen will comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implement the principle of "one country, two systems", resolutely implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's series of important expositions on the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, actively seize the major historical opportunity of the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, comprehensively deepen reform and opening up, strengthen innovation-driven, give better play to the role of major platforms such as Qianhai and the Hetao, and more thoroughly and meticulously sort out the entry points of exchanges and cooperation in various fields of economic and social development, take the initiative to connect with the development strategies of Hong Kong and Macao, and promote the development of scientific and technological innovation, trade, education, In-depth exchanges and cooperation in various fields such as medical care and tourism, better serve and integrate into the new development pattern, and strive to make positive contributions to enriching the new practice of the development of "one country, two systems".
During the visit, Meng Fanli and his entourage also visited the Hong Kong Science Park and the University of Macau, and inspected the cooperation between Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao in industrial science and technology innovation and education.
Zheng Hongbo, leader of Shenzhen, attended the event.
Leung Chun-ying: "Made in China" + "Hong Kong Sales" = New Quality Productivity
Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), elaborated on Hong Kong's role and opportunities in the country's development of "New Quality Productivity" when attending the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong's "New Quality Productivity and Hong Kong's High-quality Development" Summit Forum today (24th).
Source: The official website of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
Leung Chun-ying pointed out that Hong Kong's trade service industry has an absolute advantage in the whole country. Because Hong Kong has accumulated more than 100 years of experience and relationships over the past 100 years and generations, and has a high degree of internationalization, and is familiar with the international market and international rules. More importantly, Hong Kong has a high reputation among international buyers and sellers. Hong Kong's reputable and high-quality service industry and the mainland's strong production (manufacturing) capacity can form a new quality of productive forces. Leung Chun-ying thinks it can be understood in this way: "Made in China" plus "Sold by HongKong".
Leung Chun-ying believes that it is necessary to build more Chinese-made brands with international influence and achieve the goal of high-quality development. Source: The official website of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
Leung Chun-ying also mentioned that for "vigorously promoting the construction of a modern industrial system", the key word is "system". He believes that the ultimate goal of developing new quality productivity is to achieve high-quality development, and to reflect that high-quality development is "high output value" and "high value". Specifically, it is reflected in the market, that is, it is necessary to sell at a high price, and at the same time, the sales volume must be high.
Lo Kam-wing, President of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, said that Hong Kong should step up efforts to promote the upgrading of traditional industries with new technologies and digitalization. Source: The official website of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
Lo Kam-wing, President of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, said that the development of "new quality productivity" is an all-round and deep-seated value-added change, which will help Hong Kong win the leading position in future development and international competition. He said that in addition to nurturing and expanding emerging industries and laying out and developing future industries, Hong Kong should also step up the upgrading of traditional industries with new technologies and digitalization, and move towards the road of intelligence, greening and high-end at full speed, so as to strengthen the foundation of the real economy.
Lin Xiqiang: The scientific research achievements of Hong Kong and Macao are expected to be applied in the space station
At the press conference of the Shenzhou-18 manned mission held today (24th), Lin Xiqiang, spokesman of the China Manned Space Program and deputy director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office, introduced the selection of China's fourth batch of reserve astronauts.
Lin Xiqiang said that in the fourth batch of China's reserve astronauts, there will be payload experts from Hong Kong and Macao. Source: Radio Television Hong Kong
Lin Xiqiang introduced that the first selection of load experts in Hong Kong and Macao has been basically completed, and relevant information will be officially released soon. In view of the specific selection results of Hong Kong and Macao, China's manned space program will notify the Hong Kong SAR Government as soon as possible. Lin Xiqiang said that all along, Hong Kong and Macao have been actively participating in the research and development of manned space projects by making use of superior resources and technologies. A number of new space science and application projects, such as "high-resolution global greenhouse gas detection" proposed by scientific research institutions in Hong Kong and Macao, are expected to be carried out in the space station in the future.
Lin Xiqiang introduced that in accordance with the national manned space development strategy, the Chinese astronaut team has gradually developed and expanded, closely focusing on the needs of manned space flight missions. In 1998, 2010, 2020 and this year, the selection of four batches of astronauts was completed. The range of selection sources has also been expanding, and in addition to the Air Force, the industrial sector and scientific research institutions have also been added. Lin Xiqiang said that the relevant departments of the state will step up research and promote foreign astronauts and space tourists to participate in the space station flight, and in the near future, China's space station will usher in more new members with different identities.
On November 28, 2023, a delegation from China's manned space program arrived in Hong Kong for a four-day visit, setting off a "space boom" in Hong Kong.
In November 2023, the China Manned Space Engineering delegation visited Hong Kong and Macao, including Shenzhou-12 astronaut Liu Boming, Shenzhou-13 astronaut Wang Yaping, Shenzhou-14 astronaut Chen Dong, Shenzhou-15 astronaut Zhang Lu, and experts in related fields of manned space engineering systems. At that time, Liu Boming, an astronaut of Shenzhou-12, revealed that the selection of the fourth batch of astronauts included payload experts from Hong Kong and Macao, and the personnel had been preliminarily determined, and two more suitable candidates had entered the final stage, and one of the two candidates would be selected to become a member of the group.
Author丨Guo Yongji, chief writer of Shenzhen Satellite TV Direct News