The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation, led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, concluded the five-day study visit to Fujian province today (July 19) and returned to Hong Kong in the evening.
In the morning, the delegation continued the itinerary in Xiamen and first visited Xiamen Area of China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Fujian FTZ) to understand how Xiamen Area of Fujian FTZ facilitates cross‑Strait economic and trade co-operation. The Xiamen Area of Fujian FTZ comprises the southeast region international shipping centre (Haicang port area) and the cross‑Strait trade centre core zone. It is focused on developing industries such as shipping and logistics, new‑ and high‑tech research and development, and international trade related services.
The delegation later met with Standing Committee Member of CPC Fujian Provincial Committee and Secretary of CPC Xiamen Municipal Committee, Mr Cui Yonghui, and exchanged views on how to expand and deepen the connection and co-operation between Xiamen and Hong Kong in various areas.
In the afternoon, the delegation visited Xiamen Planning Exhibition Hall to understand the history and changes of Xiamen. The delegation then visited the Tan Kah Kee Memorial Museum to learn about the contribution of renowned patriotic overseas Chinese leader Mr Tan Kah-kee to education in China.
Before returning to Hong Kong, the delegation had a work meeting with the United Front Work Department of the Xiamen Municipal Committee.
The President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, said, "The result of the five-day study visit to Fujian province is fruitful and inspiring to Members. It has helped Members to understand and grasp the latest development of the high-quality industries in Fujian. Members also had the opportunity to meet with various provincial and cities leaders to exchange views on strengthening the collaboration between Hong Kong and Fujian in various areas."
Mr Leung added that Members have learnt more about the development potential of Mainland cities following visits to various enterprises and key facilities relating to the areas of digital economy, finance, logistics, cultural development, conservation, and tourism industries, etc. He said Fujian and Hong Kong enjoys different advantages and both places can learn from and complement each other to drive their co-development.
Mr Leung expressed his gratitude to the arrangements made by the Fujian Provincial Government as well as various government departments in Fuzhou and Xiamen, which led to the successful conclusion of the study visit.
The delegation, led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, visited Fuzhou and Xiamen of Fujian province between July 15 and 19.
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