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CS continues UK visit (with photos)
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     The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (September 27, London time) continued his visit in London, the United Kingdom.

     Speaking at Asia House's roundtable discussion, Mr Cheung pointed out that this term of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government adopted a new governance approach and taken up the new roles of a facilitator and a promoter. The HKSAR Government also pledged to continue to take concrete action to resolve difficulties faced by Hong Kong people under the principle of "Innovative, Interactive and Collaborative".

     Mr Cheung pointed out that the Government adopted these principles in handling youth matters with a view to enhancing communication with youths and engaging them to participate in public affairs including inviting them to join government advisory committees. The Youth Development Commission chaired by Mr Cheung comprised a number of young members.

     He stressed that the HKSAR Government was committed to developing innovation and technology (I&T). He introduced the key measures launched in this respect, including earmarking an additional HK$50 billion to support Hong Kong's I&T development.

     He also mentioned the HKSAR Government's commitment in improving the healthcare system and services including pressing ahead with the delivery of the Hospital Development Plans. He invited overseas medical students to work in Hong Kong after graduation.

     Mr Cheung then attended a roundtable discussion on youth skills and training organised by the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council and the British Council to provide an update on the policy measures introduced by the HKSAR Government to nurture talents, particularly initiatives to promote vocational training and life-long learning with a view to developing the city into a diversified economy.

     In the afternoon, Mr Cheung met the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Mr Matt Hancock, and briefed him on the key measures to improve healthcare services in Hong Kong, including the two 10-year Public Hospital Development Plans and strategies to attract local and overseas talent. They also exchanged views on the long-term sustainability of the healthcare system.

     Mr Cheung then discussed with Deputy Mayor of London for Business, Mr Rajesh Agrawal, on policy initiatives that promote youth development and social inclusion.

     He then met the Chief Executive of the National Citizen Service Trust, Mr Michael Lynas, and the Acting Director of Impact of the National Citizen Service Trust, Mr Naim Moukarzel, to gain a better understanding of the UK's work on nurturing young people to become outstanding talent and enhancing their upward mobility.

     Later, Mr Cheung held a bilateral meeting with the Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General, Mr Mel Stride, with an aim to forge closer co-operation between the two places on various financial fronts, such as development of financial technologies (Fintech) as well as asset and wealth management industry.

     In the evening, he addressed the 35th Hong Kong Dinner organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in London to celebrate the long and close business and trade relationship between Hong Kong and the UK.

     Mr Cheung reassured about 400 attendees from the business and other sectors that "one country, two systems" and Hong Kong's trusted legal system were as robust and effective as they always had been.

     He further updated them on Hong Kong's latest economic development, particularly innovation and technology as well as various initiatives launched to promote cross-boundary collaboration and attract research and development talent from overseas and Mainland China to work in Hong Kong.

     Mr Cheung said that with Mainland China on Hong Kong's doorstep, Hong Kong enjoyed unparalleled access to the top manufacturing base and the opportunities of the huge Mainland market, adding that the city would take forward the development of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park with full steam ahead. 

     Stressing that Hong Kong would play an important part in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative, he said that the opening of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link and the forthcoming Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge would promote closer regional integration and open new markets and opportunities for Hong Kong in the local, national and international arenas. He looked forward to a closer tie between the UK and Hong Kong in a bid to unlock the enormous new opportunities ahead.

     Mr Cheung will continue his visit tomorrow and return to Hong Kong in the afternoon the same day (September 28, London time).
 
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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (September 27, London time) attended Asia House's roundtable discussion in London, the United Kingdom. Photo shows Mr Cheung (left) shaking hands with the Chief Executive of Asia House, Mr Michael Lawrence (right).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (back row, third right), today (September 27, London time) addresses a roundtable discussion on youth skills and training organised by the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council and the British Council in London, the United Kingdom.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (September 27, London time) attended a roundtable discussion on youth skills and training organised by the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council (VTC) and the British Council in London, the United Kingdom. Mr Cheung (front row, third right) is pictured with the Director, Schools and Skills of the British Council, Mr Mark Herbert (front row, third left); the Director of the British Council, Hong Kong, Mr Jeff Streeter (front row, second right); the VTC Executive Director, Mrs Carrie Yau (front row, second left); the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, Ms Priscilla To (front row, first left); the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Lam (front row, first right); and other attendees of the roundtable discussion.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), today (September 27, London time) meets with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Mr Matt Hancock (left), in London, the United Kingdom.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second right), today (September 27, London time) meets with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Mr Matt Hancock (first left), in London, the United Kingdom. Also present are the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, Ms Priscilla To (first right); and the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Lam (third right).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), today (September 27, London time) meets with the Deputy Mayor of London for Business, Mr Rajesh Agrawal (left), in London, the United Kingdom.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), today (September 27, London time) meets with the Deputy Mayor of London for Business, Mr Rajesh Agrawal (second right), in London, the United Kingdom. Also present are the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, Ms Priscilla To (first right); and the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Lam (first left).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), today (September 27, London time) meets with the Chief Executive of the National Citizen Service Trust, Mr Michael Lynas (left), in London, the United Kingdom.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), today (September 27, London time) holds a bilateral meeting with the Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General, Mr Mel Stride (right), in London, the United Kingdom. Also present is the British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao, Mr Andrew Heyn (centre).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), today (September 27, London time) holds a bilateral meeting with the Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General, Mr Mel Stride (second right), in London, the United Kingdom. Also present are the British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao, Mr Andrew Heyn (third right); the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, Ms Priscilla To (third left); and the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Lam (first left).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (September 27, London time) attended the 35th Hong Kong Dinner organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in London, the United Kingdom (UK), to celebrate the long and close business and trade relationship between Hong Kong and the UK. Mr Cheung (second left) is pictured with the Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Mr Vincent Lo (first left) ; the Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General, Mr Mel Stride (second right); and the Executive Director of HKTDC, Ms Margaret Fong (first right).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (September 27, London time) addressed the 35th Hong Kong Dinner organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in London, the United Kingdom (UK), to celebrate the long and close business and trade relationship between Hong Kong and the UK. Photo shows Mr Cheung speaking to about 400 attendees from the business and other sectors at the dinner.