The third "Economic Summit Forum" hosted by "Hong Kong 01" came to a successful conclusion today (8th). The event attracted more than 200 leaders from China and Hong Kong's political and business circles.
Experts and scholars attending the forum this time, on the basis of "restarting and reshaping the new game", they have made in-depth and constructive discussions on the development of Hong Kong in the next 25 years and how to integrate into the overall development of the country. The outside world has a better understanding of Hong Kong's proper positioning and how to break the existing framework so that Hong Kong can step up to a new level.
"Hong Kong 01" hosted the 2021 Economic Summit Forum, and guests gathered.
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Yu Pinhai: The government should bear the responsibility of economic governance
"Hong Kong 01" founder Yu Pinhai said in his opening speech for the forum that today's Hong Kong needs to implement "governance reforms."
He mentioned the "reform and opening up" mentioned by Deng Xiaoping. He usually emphasized "emancipating the mind" first.
He believes that Hong Kong is the same. China's promotion of the construction of Xiongan New Area, Pudong and Qianhai are all attempts at governance models. "One country, two systems" is an unprecedented governance innovation, and the construction of a free trade zone is meaningful in the process of governance model exploration. try.
Yu Pinhai pointed out that the "One Hong Kong, Two Systems" proposed by Li Xiaojia, the founder and chairman of Diguantong Group, meant that Hong Kong could learn from Deng Xiaoping. Don’t worry about reforms. If you are not at ease, narrow the reforms to a smaller one. The scope of the pilot project was extended to a larger place only after success.
He emphasized that changes in governance do not necessarily require changes in the fundamental system, just as "one country, two systems" has not changed China's socialist system. He hopes that Hong Kong can emancipate its mind and promote "reform and opening up" with Hong Kong characteristics.
Yu Pinhai, the founder of "Hong Kong 01", hopes that Hong Kong can emancipate its mind and promote "reform and opening up" with Hong Kong characteristics.
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Liang Zhenying: China-Hong Kong cooperation can create new functions and new values
The vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive Liang Zhenying mentioned in his speech that the "Hong Kong District National Security Law" and the new election system have basically eliminated political obstacles to comprehensive cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland.
He emphasized that under the new situation, Hong Kong should strengthen the development of professional services in the Mainland, align and cooperate with the country, and must have the determination to reform. He described the cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland as if two metals were made into "new alloys", creating new functions and value.
Leung Chun-ying also pointed out that under the new crown epidemic, mainland customers who originally used Hong Kong services are gradually adapting to using mainland second-choice suppliers. Hong Kong must recover the lost two years and let the world know that Hong Kong has once again been on the road as a super-connected person. After customs clearance in isolation, some places should be reserved for policy researchers related to the Mainland, professional organizations, Hong Kong and foreign chambers of commerce, media and foreign government representatives, etc.; and chambers of commerce and professional organizations should also be stationed in Guangdong for restart and in-depth development Guangdong-Hong Kong relations.
This forum is divided into two parts, subdivided into three topics.
The first shot is [the new economic normal under the epidemic condenses new development thinking].
This part is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on how to use Hong Kong's strengths to achieve a "strong-strong combination" between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
Chaired by Li Luren, Chairman of the Financial Development Bureau, guest speakers include Yu Weiwen, President of the Monetary Authority, Li Xiaojia, founder and chairman of Diguantong Group, Zhang Yunzheng, Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Bureau, and Huang Keqiang, Chief Executive Officer of the Science and Technology Park Corporation.
Yu Weiwen: To grasp three financial development opportunities
Yu Weiwen pointed out that in the "14th Five-Year Plan" period and the dual cycle, Hong Kong must seize three financial development opportunities. Technology and green finance.
He emphasized that Hong Kong is a good "firewall" and the most ideal place to reduce the risk of China's opening up of its capital account.
Li Xiaojia: Let the world embrace Hong Kong
Li Xiaojia believes that Hong Kong’s role is to allow the world to embrace China. Opportunities are mainly from China, and market capital is driven to flow to China. He describes Hong Kong’s role as a place (a platform), "a place requires Let people on both sides be happy and not fight before they can develop." Therefore, he proposed "One Hong Kong, Two Systems" in the hope that Hong Kong can find new ways to find solutions when things change and conflicts arise. However, the core value is like capital. Doctrine, openness and freedom, and judicial independence cannot be changed.
Zhang Yunzheng: Hong Kong plays two central roles in the 14th Five-Year Plan
Zhang Yunzheng mentioned that Hong Kong has two "speed-ups" in recent years, one is the Greater Bay Area, and the other is the "domestic and international dual cycle". Last year, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission included three internationally influential insurance companies into the "insurance group framework". "It will help international insurance groups settle in Hong Kong, and it is also a must for Chinese insurance companies to "go abroad."
Huang Keqiang: To become an international innovation and technology center must attract talents
Huang Keqiang made suggestions for talents.
He believes that if Hong Kong is to become an international innovation and technology center, it must increase local young people's investment in science and technology. At the same time, it must become an "international talent center."
Therefore, it is hoped that Hong Kong will have a real foundation to become an international innovation and technology center by not only attracting talents from other places, but also motivating local young people to join.
The second link is how Hong Kong "goes out" under the new international situation.
Chaired by Professor Ma Shiheng, the former director of the Bureau of Commerce and Economic Development, guest speakers included Liang Zhaoji of the General Chamber of Commerce, Credit Suisse Tao Dong, China Unicom Meng Shusen, and Qianhai Administration Bureau Hong Weimin.
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The second link is how Hong Kong "goes out" under the new international situation.
Chaired by Professor Ma Shiheng, former Director of the Bureau of Commerce and Economic Development, guest speakers include Leung Shau Kee, President of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Tao Dong, Managing Director of Credit Suisse Asia Pacific Private Banking and Vice Chairman of Greater China, and Chairman of China Unicom International Co., Ltd. Meng Shusen and President, and Hong Weimin, Chief Liaison Officer for Hong Kong Affairs of Shenzhen Qianhai Administration Bureau.
Leung Siu Kee: In the future, Hong Kong will focus on serving the country better
Leung Siu-kee mentioned that under the current international political environment, Hong Kong needs to restart its engine, move flexibly, and find its new position.
He believes that the future of Hong Kong is to maintain its inherent advantages while developing other industries. The only top priority is to better serve the country. "Hong Kong is good at professional services, finance and other fields, but now it only serves China to a limited extent. , So we have to think about how to enter the Greater Bay Area and provide services to that area."
Tao Dong: It is Hong Kong people's thinking to change
Tao Dong emphasized that before Hong Kong integrates with the country's development, it must figure out the country's future development direction. If it wants to integrate with Shenzhen, it must have a second core business district (CBD).
He believes that the "Northern Metropolis" is a good policy concept, but his thinking should not be limited to the amount of cement and manpower spent. He said with a smile that "Deng Xiaoping drew a circle in Shenzhen back then, and he didn't know how much cement manpower was required." What needs to be changed is human thinking, to catch up with the pace of development.
Hong Weimin: Let the northern capital become "Hong Kong Qianhai"
Hong Weimin proposed to turn the northern metropolitan area into the "front sea of Hong Kong" and consider trying new models, such as land use and taxation models, to make the metropolitan area be regarded as the mainland to some extent.
He pointed out that Qianhai is a channel and platform for cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong, allowing Hong Kong professionals to practice across the border. In the early days of Shenzhen, it was the first to try and cross the river by feeling the stones. Shenzhen’s success lies in reform and opening up, but Hong Kong "is not enough. Reforms, or evading reforms, are not open enough."
Meng Shusen: Embrace change
Meng Shusen mentioned that big data can break the limitations of time and space, create interactive life, and make life more convenient. She hopes that in the future the government will develop new infrastructure projects such as cables and 5G, which will be convenient and in place, and China Unicom will continue to invest in Hong Kong. ; I also hope that the government can consider launching talent apartments to attract talents to settle in Hong Kong while dealing with people's livelihood issues in the future.
Li Jiachao delivered a speech at the "Hong Kong 01" 2021 Economic Summit Forum.
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The second part of the forum, with the theme of "Twenty-five Years of Reunification and Prospects for 25 Years", was hosted by Yu Pinhai, the founder of "Hong Kong 01", with Zhang Xiang, President of the University of Hong Kong; University President Teng Jinguang, and Hong Kong Lingnan University President Zheng Guohan discussed how to promote innovation in Hong Kong, promote the transformation of industrial structure, and transform university achievements into social use from the perspective of education.
Li Jiachao: Development of the train under the support of national policies
Before the topic discussion, the Chief Secretary for Administration Li Jiachao delivered a speech.
Li Jiachao believes that "there is a counterforce" that pulls down Hong Kong's GDP. This counterforce comes from both external and internal sources. The central government has repeatedly used a combination of punches, including the implementation of the "Hong Kong National Security Law". After filling the national security loopholes, with the support of national policies, the "Development Train" has been launched in the future. Hong Kong has unlimited business opportunities and is full of confidence in future development.
Duan Chongzhi: Starting from the curriculum to make students apply what they have learned
Duan Chongzhi said that the development of innovation and technology needs to be ecological. Hong Kong has an elite of innovation and research, but few think about how to actually use the research results. Moving forward must be based on knowledge and requires strategy, tactics and battlefields.
He thinks that allowing Hong Kong to be "temporarily ok", but the latter two are lacking. "Don't rush to get instant benefits. Ask a consultant to come back to deal with it. You must cultivate local talents." He suggested starting with the curriculum so that the students would know about it. The social market demand in the new economy can also apply what we have learned.
Zhang Xiang: Leave space for universities and scholars
Both Zhang Xiang and Zheng Guohan believe that when the government encourages the development of innovation and technology, it should leave room for universities and scholars.
For example, Zhang Xiang pointed out that more than 20 years ago, the government would not require scholars to explain what to study and what value it has. But a few years later, inventions will contribute to society. He bluntly said that scientific research is "unintentional," and it should be given good results when nurturing talents. Environment and space.
The second part of the forum, with the theme of "Twenty-five Years of Returning to the Future", was hosted by Yu Pinhai, the founder of "Hong Kong 01" (from left), with CUHK President Duan Chongzhi, Hong Kong University President Zhang Xiang, The President of PolyU, Teng Jinguang, and the President of Lingnan University, Zheng Guohan, discussed.
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Zheng Guohan: University research can promote global scientific development
Zheng Guohan also pointed out that many R&D and inventions started from interest and "exploded first after a few years." Some scholars' research started from abstract concepts and then developed to practicality. The society should give freedom to schools and scholars to ensure talents. Diversity, "Famous university research is not only for the local area, but for all mankind, for the advancement of science into a world."
Teng Jinguang: Some people "Dream is suppressed above house prices"
Teng Jinguang is concerned about the land issue in Hong Kong. He mentioned that he has been in Hong Kong for more than 20 years. Many of his classmates’ first consideration is housing. Some people "dream of being overwhelmed by housing prices." On the other hand, there are not many factories in Hong Kong and the rent is expensive. , The research is difficult, and it is believed that young people can cooperate with the Greater Bay Area.
He suggested that the government should take the lead and provide an environment and job opportunities suitable for industry development. Only then will the next generation be willing to join the industry. If the land problem is solved, it will not only promote industry development, but also have room for scientific research.