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Hong Kong’s arts hub to welcome works, shows from top institutions in France, Qatar and Greater Bay Area in coming years, as John Lee touts East-West role

  • West Kowloon arts hub collaborations announced on Monday include exhibitions with Musee National Picasso-Paris and Qatar Museums
  • More than 1,000 people descend on arts hub for International Cultural Summit, with Chief Executive John Lee highlighting city’s advantages to industry leaders

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An aerial view of the West Kowloon Cultural District. The arts hub has signed 21 memorandums of understanding with various institutions at the summit. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub will host exhibitions of rare works and collaborate with top institutions from France, Qatar and the Greater Bay Area in the coming years, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu highlighting the city’s role as a bridge between East and West.
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More than 1,000 people from around the world gathered at the West Kowloon Cultural District on Monday morning, including Bertrand Lortholary, the French ambassador to China, and Dr Wang Xudong, director of Beijing’s Palace Museum, for the first full day of the International Cultural Summit.

Hong Kong leader Lee addressed participants at the event, which wraps up on Tuesday, and emphasised the city’s ability to act as an international connector.

“This event and your welcome presence here reflects Hong Kong’s long-standing role as the mounting cultural bridge between East and West,” he said.

“Hong Kong is the only city in the world that enjoys both the China advantage and the global advantage. That is why we are committed to capitalise on our unparalleled advantages and develop Hong Kong into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.”

Dr Wang Xudong, director of Beijing’s Palace Museum, speaks at the opening ceremony. Photo: Elson Li
Dr Wang Xudong, director of Beijing’s Palace Museum, speaks at the opening ceremony. Photo: Elson Li

Wang delivered a speech at the opening ceremony on behalf of Sun Yeli, the Chinese minister of culture and tourism, confirming and delineating Hong Kong’s role in the country’s plan for cultural development.

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