China’s newest five-year plan would look to ‘consolidate and enhance’ Hong Kong’s unique advantages, a Beijing official said on Friday. Photo: Sun Yeung
China’s newest five-year plan would look to ‘consolidate and enhance’ Hong Kong’s unique advantages, a Beijing official said on Friday. Photo: Sun Yeung

Beijing to push Hong Kong’s ‘unique advantages’, help residents connect with world, mainland: official

  • The reassurance comes a day after single mention in statement released after fifth plenum left some wondering how city figures into China’s strategy
  • Central government seeking to push ‘world’s freest economy’ towards technology and innovation hub status in next five-year plan

China’s newest five-year plan would look to ‘consolidate and enhance’ Hong Kong’s unique advantages, a Beijing official said on Friday. Photo: Sun Yeung
China’s newest five-year plan would look to ‘consolidate and enhance’ Hong Kong’s unique advantages, a Beijing official said on Friday. Photo: Sun Yeung
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