China’s finance minister backs Hong Kong ‘broadening international cooperation’ as he speaks highly of John Lee during Beijing meeting

• Chinese finance minister Liu Kun also says Hong Kong’s economic vitality has been revived under Chief Executive John Lee and hopes to ‘also learn’ from city leader
• Analysts say warm words, busy itinerary show importance Beijing places on Lee’s visit, with tone set by President Xi Jinping’s gesture at ‘two sessions’ opening ceremony