China News Service, Hong Kong, January 30 (Reporter Dai Menglan) The People's Liaison Office in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held a 2024 New Year reception in Hong Kong on the evening of the 30th. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee, attended the reception and delivered a speech. He said that the Special Administrative Region (SAR) will complete the enactment of Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong as soon as possible, make every effort to promote economic development, and continue to improve people's lives.
Li Jiachao said that Hong Kong society has formed a strong consensus on legislative protection. A stable social environment and the rule of law play a key role in promoting foreign investment and economic development. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will complete the enactment of Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong as soon as possible, make up for the "shortcomings" of safeguarding the world, and let Hong Kong travel lightly, eliminate worries, and concentrate on fighting for the economy, development, and improving people's livelihood.
Mr Lee said that the HKSAR will make every effort to promote economic development, better integrate into the overall development of the country, and enhance Hong Kong's international competitiveness. The HKSAR** will continue to strengthen co-operation with different economies, including striving to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest free trade agreement, as soon as possible, so as to add impetus to Hong Kong's development. The Special Economic Zone** will also promote economic growth through mega events, bringing a synergistic effect and turning "popularity" into "wealth".
Li Jiachao also said that the Special Economic Zone will continue to improve the lives of the people, implement care and integration, and continue to improve people's livelihood while making every effort to develop the economy, so that citizens can live and work in peace and contentment, and let the people live a better and better life. He believes that as long as all sectors of Hong Kong society are united and inclusive, they will surely make the Pearl of the Orient shine brighter and brighter, and feel the pride and glory of being a "descendant of the dragon".
*: China News Network).