Li Jiachao: I will attend the APEC meeting without fear of sanctions

In an exclusive interview with the Hong Kong Economic Journal, Chief Executive Li Jiachao stated that he would lead the SAR government officials to Thailand to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting at the end of this year as originally planned, and he was not worried that the trip would not be possible due to foreign sanctions.

No specific response on how to overcome sanctions hurdles

Li Jiachao pointed out that if Hong Kong is isolated from the outside world for a long time, it may not be able to restore its inherent advantages. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the confidence of the outside world in Hong Kong, including doing a good job and strengthening the explanation, "telling the story of Hong Kong well", and the authorities must try their best to use "positive force" , sending officials abroad to promote publicity: "I'm not arguing with you whether what you said is correct, I'm just telling the actual situation of our Hong Kong." He also proposed to invite foreign representatives to come to Hong Kong to truly reflect the reality of Hong Kong.

He revealed earlier that he would personally participate in the APEC meeting. The itinerary of this first foreign visit during his tenure remains unchanged. "At least it is the first time to leave Hong Kong (after taking office). Apart from going to the mainland, of course I will take the lead." But he did not disclose the accompanying officials. list.

Both Li Jiachao and Chief Secretary for Administration Chen Guoji are on the US sanctions list. Their use of banking services is affected, and it is unknown whether airlines will provide services for them.

Li Jiachao did not respond to how to deal with these situations, only said: "Some unreasonable bullying measures will create obstacles for you, but it is not that you cannot overcome it, you have to overcome it, otherwise the other party will think that you have succeeded."

Chief Executive's Policy Unit is still looking for a director

Li Jiachao stated earlier that he would set up a "Chief Executive Policy Unit". He pointed out that he was still looking for a supervisor, and emphasized that he would not compare it with the previous system, because each system has its advantages and disadvantages: "The Chief Executive Policy Unit I propose will be upgraded to Communicate directly with me, no third party is needed, we will have direct contact at regular meetings, because I want to get first-hand information." He believes that the new policy team must have the same ideas as the Chief Executive, but must have the ability to analyze policies and understand National development and international situation, such as the impact of the situation in Ukraine on Hong Kong's food supply chain, whether Hong Kong is currently facing a tailwind or a headwind, etc.

When it comes to the conditions of the director of the policy team, Li Jiachao hopes to have the ability, the same idea as his own, and a positive chemical interaction with each other.

He initially conceived that some members of the group would serve as the backbone, and there would be some auxiliary support staff.

First-hand vacancy tax is not a priority

Li Jiachao mentioned that the housing problem cannot be changed overnight. He has asked the "Land and Housing Supply Coordination Group" and the "Public Housing Project Action Working Group" to submit a report before the policy address in October, and there will be a substantive solution to the housing problem.

When asked about the vacancy tax on first-hand buildings that was stillborn in the previous government, Li Jiachao said that this is not a priority policy for the current government.

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