Qianhai Plan｜Xu Ze: If you still want to keep a distance from the mainland and drive back in history, "it would be too ridiculous"

The Hong Kong Restart Alliance held a seminar today (13th) to discuss and deconstruct the contents of the "Qianhai Plan" and "Hengqin Plan" announced by the central government last week.

The Financial Secretary, Chen Maobo, spoke through the video, saying that the uniqueness of Hong Kong will not be weakened by the plan. He also pointed out that when Hong Kong people are faced with major opportunities, they lack the vision and vision and the imagination for the future of prosperity. The thing that needs to be worried the most, "If you stop moving forward, it is the thing that needs to worry the most."

Xu Ze, chairman of the National Hong Kong and Macau Research Association and former deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, spoke through the video, saying that Shenzhen has already expanded its arms and embraced Hong Kong on the cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, but the northern area of ​​Hong Kong in the northern New Territories, which is connected by land and sea, does not seem to have much movement. It also refers to the fact that Hong Kong’s industry and urban construction are "strong in the south and weak in the north", not only based on geographical factors, but also political and historical reasons.

He said that as the country is becoming stronger today, if there are still people who want Hong Kong to keep a distance from the mainland, pull the wheel of history, or even want to "reverse history," "it would be too ridiculous."

Liang Zhenying, the general convener of the General Assembly and vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, believes that the latest plan announced by the central government will provide a better living and working environment for the Mainland and Macau, and at the same time provide more development opportunities for Hong Kong.

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Liang Zhenying: Provide more development opportunities for Hong Kong

In his speech, Liang Zhenying, chief convenor of the Grand Alliance and vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, said that the central government attaches great importance to the development of the Greater Bay Area and promotes Hong Kong’s active integration of the country’s overall situation. Qianhai and Hengqin are important platforms for the development of the Greater Bay Area. Each has its own characteristics and advantages.

He mentioned that President Xi Jinping visited Hengqin four times and Qianhai three times, and gave instructions.

He believes that the latest plan announced by the central government will provide a better living and working environment for the Mainland and Macau, and at the same time provide more development opportunities for Hong Kong.

Xu Ze said that after the "Qianhai Plan" and the "Hengqin Plan" were announced last week, the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao received positive and enthusiastic responses. He described the two plans as a major central government's major deployment and implementation of one country, two systems.

Xu Ze pointed out that the two plans reflect the four key points, including the full realization of the central government’s determination to promote reform and opening up, and the high hopes Xi Jinping and the Party Central Committee have placed on Hong Kong and Macao compatriots. People will not disappoint the Central Government's expectations.

Chen Maobo pointed out that the "Qianhai Plan" and the "Hengqin Plan" can further enhance the driving force for the development of advantageous industries, and local financial and legal professionals can have larger development institutions.

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Xu Ze: Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation is no longer abstract but "operational construction drawings"

Xu Ze pointed out at the meeting that the "Qianhai Plan" and the "Hengqin Plan" will give full play to the advantages of Hong Kong and Macao and point out the path of cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation is no longer an abstract concept, but an "operational construction drawing."

At the end of his speech, Xu Ze asked, "How is Hong Kong prepared for deepening the cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong?" He said that Shenzhen has expanded its arms and embraced Hong Kong on the cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, but the northern part of Hong Kong's New Territories, which is connected by land and sea, seems to be There hasn't been much movement, and it is said that Hong Kong's industry and urban construction are "strong in the south and weak in the north". Apart from geographical factors, they are also caused by political and historical reasons.

He said that as the country is becoming stronger today, if there are still people who want Hong Kong to keep a distance from the mainland, pulling the wheel of history, or even wanting to "reverse history," "it would be too ridiculous."

In his speech, Chen Maobo pointed out that the goal of the two major programs is also to promote deepening reforms to create a world-class business environment. He also pointed out that the programs will bring three major advantages to the development of Hong Kong.

He pointed out that the area of ​​the Qianhai Cooperation Zone is the sum of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and also has facilities such as ports and airports. He believes that Qianhai can ease the constraints on industrial development due to insufficient land in Hong Kong.

Hong Weimin, Chief Liaison Officer for Hong Kong Affairs of the Qianhai Administration, pointed out that the Qianhai Plan will help local professionals and service industries connect with the mainland's real economy, and at the same time promote local legal cooperation, financial liberalization, and the implementation of science and technology innovation.

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Chen Maobo said that he needs to worry most is hesitating to move forward

Chen Maobo also pointed out that the two major programs can further enhance the driving force for the development of advantageous industries. Hong Kong financial and legal professionals can have larger development institutions, and young people can have a broader development platform. The foreseeable program will provide Hong Kong people with more development. Many high-end positions and more room for development.

He mentioned that some friends worry that the uniqueness of Hong Kong will be weakened by the plan. He denies the relevant claims, saying that when Hong Kong people are faced with major opportunities, they lack the vision and vision and lack the imagination of the future of prosperity. Things to worry about, "If you stop moving forward, you need to worry about things most."

Cai Guanshen, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Union, stated during the exchange session that he was born in Macau and grew up in Hong Kong. The aggressive policy, under the new plan, is like expanding the area of ​​Macau by three times and implementing the "dual director system" management, which provides space for the diversified development of Macau and also provides imagination for the deep cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. It also points out that Macau has such a large space for development. Talents are indispensable, referring to the fact that Hong Kong has four universities among the top 100 in the world. It is believed that Hong Kong can provide support for the development of Hengqin in human resources and high-end talents.

Hong Weimin, representative of the Hong Kong People’s Congress and Chief Liaison Officer for Hong Kong Affairs of the Qianhai Administration Bureau, pointed out that cross-border financial management is the first financial policy to be implemented. Professional practice and service industries connect with the real economy in the Mainland, and at the same time promote local legal cooperation, financial opening up and the implementation of science and technology innovation.

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