Beijing vows to support Hong Kong in better integrating into national development
Country’s 15th five-year plan will support Hong Kong in becoming international innovation and technology centre, and high-end talent hub
Beijing has pledged to support Hong Kong’s deeper integration into and contribution to national development in the latest five-year blueprint, while backing the city’s goal of becoming a high-end talent hub and enhancing its law-based governance.
In the full national development blueprint released on Tuesday, the central government pledged its support for Hong Kong and Macau’s “long-term prosperity and stability”.
“We will support Hong Kong and Macau to better integrate into and serve the national development strategy, strengthen cooperation between the two cities and the mainland in economy, trade, science and technology, and culture,” the blueprint said.
The authorities also pledged to improve policies and measures to facilitate the development and daily life of Hong Kong and Macau residents in mainland China.
“We will also leverage the unique advantages and important role of Hong Kong and Macau … to consolidate and enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international financial, shipping and trade hub and support Hong Kong’s development into an international innovation and technology hub.”