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CE attends Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference and visits Foshan (with photos/videos)
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     The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, arrived in Guangzhou this morning (May 16) to attend the 21st Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference. Also, Mrs Lam and the Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr Ma Xingrui, signed the 2019 Work Plan of the Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation and presented plaques in recognition of the entrepreneurial bases in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area at a presentation ceremony. At noon, she attended a lunch hosted by the Secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, Mr Li Xi and Mr Ma. After attending the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference, Mrs Lam and the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip, departed for Foshan where they commenced their visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area cities in the afternoon.
      
     Accompanied by the Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government, Mr Zhu Wei, Mrs Lam first viewed the planning of the neighbouring areas on the Haiyi Bridge and then visited the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Technology Exhibition and Exchange Center where she was briefed on the history and latest developments of Foshan. She also viewed the centre's co-working space to learn more about Foshan's policy measures to attract start-ups and ancillary facilities in the vicinity and chatted with young Hong Kong entrepreneurs at the centre. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Technology Exhibition and Exchange Center is a platform providing incubation space and entrepreneurial services jointly set up by the local government and a Hong Kong enterprise, and is one of the first such entrepreneurial bases in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
      
     Mrs Lam and the other officials then visited the Xiqiao National Arts Studio to learn about Foshan's policy measures to support the development of the film and television industry. The Xiqiao National Arts Studio, an investment project of a listed Hong Kong company, provides large-scale film and television programme shooting venues based on old Hong Kong street scenes and scenes from various other places. Some overseas films and television drama series are also shot there every year. In addition, the studio includes a sightseeing and recreational facility featuring a film shooting theme park, hotels and performance venues. Mrs Lam said that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced a series of measures in the Policy Address last year to support the development of Hong Kong's film industry. Given the relaxation measures agreed by the relevant Central authorities last month to further assist the entry of Hong Kong's film industry into the Mainland market, and hardware facilities such as the studio, Hong Kong's film industry has plenty of scope for development, she said.
      
     Mrs Lam and the other officials then visited the Tingyin Lake to learn about Foshan's cultural tourism development, as well as attending a dinner hosted by Mr Zhu.
      
     Mrs Lam departed for Zhaoqing in the evening and will continue her visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area cities tomorrow (May 17).
 
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The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to attend the 21st Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference in Guangzhou today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (left) and the Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr Ma Xingrui (right), shaking hands before the Plenary.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to attend the 21st Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference in Guangzhou today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (third left) and the Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr Ma Xingrui (third right), co-chairing the Plenary. Also joining the meeting were the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Nicholas W Yang (first left); the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (second left); the Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing (fourth left); the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (fifth left); and other officials from both sides.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to attend the 21st Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference in Guangzhou today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (centre) delivering opening remarks at the Plenary.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to attend the 21st Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference in Guangzhou today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (left) and the Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr Ma Xingrui (right) signing the 2019 Work Plan of the Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to attend the 21st Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference in Guangzhou today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (left) and the Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr Ma Xingrui (right) after signing the 2019 Work Plan of the Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to attend the 21st Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference in Guangzhou today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (sixth left) and the Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr Ma Xingrui (sixth right), presenting plaques to representatives of the Guangdong/Hong Kong Youth Innovative and Entrepreneurial Demonstration Base.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited Haiyi Bridge in Foshan today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (front row, centre) receiving a briefing from the Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government, Mr Zhu Wei (front row, left), on the infrastructure development in the area. The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (front row, right), was also present.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited Haiyi Bridge in Foshan today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (first right) receiving a briefing from the Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government, Mr Zhu Wei (second right), on the infrastructure development in the area.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Technology Exhibition and Exchange Center of Gungho Space in Foshan today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (third left), accompanied by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (first right); the Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government, Mr Zhu Wei (second left); and the Director General of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People's Government of Guangdong Province, Mr Liao Jingshan (fourth left), receiving briefing on the history and latest developments of Foshan.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Technology Exhibition and Exchange Center of Gungho Space in Foshan today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam touring the centre’s facilities and exchanging with the entrepreneurs.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Technology Exhibition and Exchange Center of Gungho Space in Foshan today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (fourth left), accompanied by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (second left); and the Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government, Mr Zhu Wei (third left), touring the centre’s facilities and exchanging with the entrepreneurs.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Technology Exhibition and Exchange Center of Gungho Space in Foshan today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (fifth left); the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (third left); and the Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong, Mr Sidney Chan (first left); with the Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government, Mr Zhu Wei (fourth left); the Director General of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People's Government of Guangdong Province, Mr Liao Jingshan (fifth right); the Director of Gungho Space, Mr Duncan Chiu (fourth right), and its co-founder cum Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andy Yip (first right); and other officers at the centre.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the Xiqiao National Arts Studio in Foshan today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (second right) receiving a briefing on the studio facilities.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam (front row, third right), visits the Xiqiao National Arts Studio in Foshan today (May 16).
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the Xiqiao National Arts Studio in Foshan today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (front row, third right), accompanied by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (second row, first right), touring the studio.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam (second right), visits Tingyin Lake in Foshan today (May 16).
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited Tingyin Lake in Foshan today (May 16). Photo shows Mrs Lam (third right), accompanied by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (second right), and the Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government, Mr Zhu Wei (first right), touring the lake.

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