The Chief Executive's Council of Advisers (CECA), chaired by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, held luncheon meetings on July 22, July 23 and today (July 25) to listen to the views expressed by CECA members for the forthcoming Policy Address.
Chaired by the Chief Executive, the three meeting sessions were conducted according to the three streams the CECA members belonged to, namely the economic advancement and sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship as well as regional and global collaborations streams. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; and the Acting Secretary for Justice, Mr Cheung Kwok-kwan, attended the three sessions respectively. The Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms Carol Yip, and ​the Head of the Chief Executive's Policy Unit, Dr Stephen Wong, attended all sessions.
The CECA had in-depth discussions on an array of important issues pertaining to Hong Kong's future developments. These include consolidating Hong Kong's position as the international financial, shipping and trade centres amid economic restructuring and geopolitical changes, enhancing integration into the overall national development for new opportunities, and supporting innovation and technology developments through the attraction of capital and talent.
Mr Lee said, "I thank all CECA members for attending the meetings despite their busy schedules, and for providing me with insights and counsel regarding the current situation and future developments of Hong Kong. These are helpful for my preparation for the upcoming Policy Address."
Mr Lee will deliver his third Policy Address this October, for which the public consultation commenced on July 16.
The Chief Executive established the CECA in March 2023 to seek advice on the strategic developments of Hong Kong with a view to leveraging the opportunities from national and global developments. For the membership of the CECA, please refer to the website of the CEPU (www.cepu.gov.hk), which serves as the secretariat of the CECA.
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