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Restructuring | Support Chen Maobo to remain as Financial Secretary? Lin Jianfeng: No comments without detailed information

2022-05-13T11:08:02.297Z


The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting this afternoon (13th). Chairman Wang Dongsheng, President Leung Shau Kee and Legislative Council representative Lin Jianfeng attended. Asked if he would support the retention of current finance officials, such as Financial Secretary Chan Mo


The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting this afternoon (13th). Chairman Wang Dongsheng, President Leung Shau Kee and Legislative Council representative Lin Jianfeng attended.

When asked whether he would support the retention of the current financial officials, such as the transition of Financial Secretary Chen Maobo to the next government, Lin Jianfeng pointed out that he had not received detailed information on the restructuring and did not wish to comment, but if the government plans to resume normal economic exchanges, The business community will support it 100%.


Wang Dongsheng also mentioned that external ties are very important to Hong Kong and are a "top priority". Even if they fail to clear customs with the mainland in a short period of time, he hopes to resume trade with overseas first and maintain Hong Kong's status as Asia's leading international commercial, financial and aviation center. status.


Wang Dongsheng advocates relaxing travel restrictions to maintain competitiveness

Less than 50 days before the new government took office, Wang Dongsheng said that he had given his opinions to the incoming chief executive Li Jiachao on issues such as economic recovery and customs clearance.

He pointed out that with the gradual opening up of the world and the increase in the number of vaccinations in Hong Kong, it is necessary for Hong Kong to relax travel restrictions to consolidate Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub, restore normal exchanges for the industry, and maintain Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international financial center. He also said that opening up to the outside world can attract talents to develop in Hong Kong.

Wang Dongsheng pointed out that the future will undoubtedly be full of difficulties, but he is convinced that Hong Kong can get out of the adversity and move towards recovery.

Wang Dongsheng also talked about the lack of land supply in Hong Kong. He suggested that the government should strengthen land supply through a multi-pronged approach, and at the same time clearly explain the short-, medium- and long-term strategies to the outside world.

The government pointed out that given the weaker-than-expected performance in the first quarter, and taking into account the deteriorating outlook for exports but the gradual recovery of local economic activity, the real GDP growth forecast for this year is from the 2% to 3.5% forecast in the Budget. , revised down to 1% to 2%.

Leung Shau Kee said it was appropriate and also reflected the current situation. The General Chamber of Commerce had lowered its forecast to 1.2% in March. He hoped that after the relaxation of social distancing measures, the number of inbound and outbound Hong Kong residents would increase in the second half of the year, driving economic growth. Growth will remain at a low figure.

Restructuring of the government︱The CCCC plan this month, hope to pass the internal meeting before the end of June to set up a group in advance Good disparity, if you stay in office, ask: Thank you for your concern

Source: hk1

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