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John Lee begins Beijing, Shanghai trip to deepen mainland economic ties

Hong Kong leader sets out three priorities for cooperation with Beijing at the annual Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium, from tech to helping firms go global

Hong Kong’s leader has begun a four-day visit to Beijing and Shanghai to deepen economic ties with the mainland, calling for closer collaboration on finance and innovation and technology (I&T), and pledging to help Chinese enterprises expand overseas.

Speaking at the annual Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium on Wednesday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the Northern Metropolis would create a new platform for the two cities to cooperate on research and innovation.

The gathering was a centrepiece of the trip, during which Lee will attend a series of economic forums and expos, including the China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Thursday, to forge closer business links.

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