A delegation of 13 consuls of Hong Kong conducted a three-day tour of the China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone in Fuzhou on Oct 28-30.
Zheng Xiaosong, vice governor of Fujian province, briefed the delegation about Fujian's economic success. Fujian's economy showed good momentum during the past 10 years with last year's GDP topping 2.4 trillion yuan ($376.86 billion), ranking 11th around the country, he said. While focusing on the three pillar industries of manufacturing, electronic information and petrochemicals, Fujian has attached equal importance to the environment.
Besides, Fujian is the fourth region to keep close ties with Hong Kong, following Guangdong, Shanghai and Beijing. Hong Kong is Fujian's fifth largest business partner and a hot spot for Fujian investors to raise funds. More than 70 Fujian-based enterprises have gone on the market in Hong Kong with a total financing of 50 billion yuan.
Zheng also voiced his wish for the consuls to boost cooperation with Fujian.
Jacky Foo Kong Seng, Consul-General of Singapore Consulate General in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), said, "Fujian has strong potential in economic growth and I am looking forward to the tour with the hope of better knowing Fujian's development and seeking cooperation opportunities with the province."
On Oct 28, the delegation attended a seminar on China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone and on the following two days, the members will inspect the FTZ and Xiamen city.
Zheng Xiaosong, vice governor of Fujian province, meets the consular corps in Hong Kong on Oct 28. [Photo by Yang Jie/chinadaily.com.cn]
The consular corps in Hong Kong SAR attends the seminar on China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone held in Fuzhou, Fujian province on Oct 28. [Photo by Yang Jie/chinadaily.com.cn]
The consular corps in Hong Kong SAR poses for a group photo. [Photo by Yang Jie/chinadaily.com.cn]
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