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The Vice Premier of the State Council of the Chinese Government in charge of Hong Kong and Macao affairs, Han Zheng, met with Hong Kong CEO Carrie Lam in Beijing on Friday (November 6). He affirmed the effectiveness of Carrie Lam in preventing and controlling the epidemic and enforcing Hong Kong’s “National Security Law”, and said the central government will strongly support Carrie Lam and the SAR government to “administer in accordance with the law”.
After the meeting, Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor stated that he had submitted proposals to the central government that he hoped to support Hong Kong in terms of preventing epidemics, economic recovery, and alleviating people’s hardships.
What did both sides say?
During the meeting, Han Zheng said that under the strong leadership of the central government, Carrie Lam has led the SAR government to overcome several difficulties this year, including preventing and controlling the epidemic, restoring the economy, implementing of the Hong Kong National Security Law and the maintenance of Hong Kong’s social stability. The central government fully affirmed its effectiveness.
At present, the Chinese government is formulating the outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan in accordance with the recommendations approved by the Fifth Plenary Session of the XIX Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Once the scheme has been completed, it will be presented to the National People’s Congress and the National People’s Congress next year for formal implementation. The Hong Kong government plans to publish its new annual “policy direction” within this month, which is expected to focus on the economy and innovation.
Han Zheng said: “Anything that is conducive to maintaining Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability, anything that is beneficial to the livelihood and well-being of the Hong Kong people, and anything that is beneficial to a better Hong Kong’s integration into the overall development of the country and the overall development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. These things will be fully supported by the central government. All departments will provide full support. ”
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that Hong Kong has a wide range of integration in the overall development of the country. During the period of the thirteenth five-year plan, Hong Kong will not only become an international financial center, international transportation and trade center according to the plan, but technological innovation is also very important.
Carrie Lam said at a press conference after the conference that she had submitted proposals to the central government to support Hong Kong in terms of preventing epidemics, economic recovery, and alleviating people’s hardships, mainly aimed at improving and consolidating the center. Hong Kong International Finance Center, Aviation Center and Innovation Center. .
He also said measures to boost Hong Kong’s economy have received a positive response from Commerce Ministry officials. However, he did not disclose the specific results of the meeting.
Central officials who met with Han Zheng this time include Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, Ding Xuedong, Deputy Secretary-General of the State Council, Zhang Xiaoming, Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Affairs Office Kong and Macao, Luo Huining, director of the Central Committee Liaison Office, Huang Liuquan, deputy director of the Hong Kong Office of Hong Kong and Qiu Central Affairs.
Lin Zheng visited the China Securities Regulatory Commission and other departments
Lin Zhengyue-e’s visit to Beijing was accompanied by five directors who met with officials from different Chinese departments.
Before meeting Han Zheng, Carrie Lam also met with Yi Huiman, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission. He said that as an international financial center, Hong Kong will fully cooperate with the country’s financial development strategy and hopes that the China Securities Regulatory Commission will continue to support the development of Hong Kong’s financial industry.
Carrie Lam will also reportedly present Hong Kong’s anti-epidemic work to Ma Xiaowei, director of the China Health Commission. He said that although sporadic local cases are expected in Hong Kong for some time, the overall situation has stabilized and he hopes to stabilize it soon. Gradually resume cross-border trade between mainland China and Hong Kong to meet the economic and living needs of residents of the two places.
At present, mandatory 14-day quarantine arrangements are still required to travel between the mainland and Hong Kong. Carrie Lam told the media that her visit to Beijing would reflect strong demands from residents for exemption from the deal. However, he noted that the fundamental question is whether Hong Kong’s epidemic prevention work is stricter. If done right, I think the central government will consider liberalizing the policy.
According to Hong Kong media reports, 6 new cases were confirmed in Hong Kong today, all with infections of unknown origin. Yesterday was the 4th day of this week with a case of unknown origin.
Carrie Lam will also meet with the head of the China Development and Reform Commission for an evening meeting.