Chief Executive congratulates Donald Trump
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     The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, today (November 9) congratulated Mr Donald Trump on his victory in the United States (US) presidential election.

     Mr Leung said, "Hong Kong and the US enjoy close economic and trade ties, the two places have also established close connections in various areas such as education, innovation, culture and tourism.

     "Hong Kong, being China's international financial and trade centre, has a unique role to play in the continued opening up and reform of the Mainland of China market. The free market policy and the sound legal system of Hong Kong provide a solid foundation for the US enterprises to explore new opportunities in the markets of the Mainland and the Asia-Pacific.

     "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government looks forward to further deepening our links with the US."

Ends/Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Issued at HKT 21:30

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