https://www.scmp.com/rss/323563/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com As an international city, Hong Kong has contributed much to China’s development since the nation’s opening up. And it will continue to play an important role, through the “One Belt, One Road” initiative. The local government should seek to boost Hong Kong’s importance with a “sister city” or twinning strategy, and by opening more economic and trade offices around the world. The “sister city” programme originated in Europe after the second world war. According to Sister Cities International, it... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2050363/hong-kong-must-seek-sister-cities-truly-benefit-one-belt-one?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2050363/hong-kong-must-seek-sister-cities-truly-benefit-one-belt-one?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Nov 2016 06:21:33 +0000 The Dongjiang in Guangdong province accounts for 75 per cent of Hong Kong’s water supply. As our economy and population develop, the cost of Dongjiang water is expected to escalate further. Thus, it is important for Hong Kong to improve the cost-effectiveness of its water agreement with Guangdong Investment Limited, which is 54 per cent owned by the Guangdong government. Since 2006, a “lump sum package deal” approach has been adopted in the supply agreement for Dongjiang water. Under this, even... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2043968/hong-kong-needs-fairer-deal-guangdong-water-amid-rising?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2043968/hong-kong-needs-fairer-deal-guangdong-water-amid-rising?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:17:52 +0000