SDEV continues visit to Beijing (with photos)
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Accompanied by the Director of Art Exhibitions China, Mr Tan Ping, Ms Linn first visited the Department of Conservation and Restoration of the Palace Museum to learn about the conservation and restoration work of various types of cultural relics, including calligraphy and paintings, woodenware, lacquerware, clocks and watches, in particular the modern technology and craftsmanship involved. She then had lunch with Deputy Administrator of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, Mr Sun Deli, where they exchanged views on the co-operation in conservation and promotion of cultural relics between the Mainland and Hong Kong. She also visited the Capital Museum to gain insights into the rich history of Beijing's urban development.
In the afternoon, Ms Linn held a working meeting with Deputy Director-General of the Bureau of International Cooperation of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, Mr Xie Hui, to update him on the latest development of the Northern Metropolis, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionR Government's work on land planning and develpment, infrastructure, market participation and industry introduction. Ms Linn said that the Northern Metropolis will become the new engine for Hong Kong's economic development and a new platform for co-operation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). From the development to the operation stage, the Northern Metropolis will provide numerous quality investment opportunities for Mainland enterprises, including state-owned enterprises. Mainland enterprises are welcome to invest in the Northern Metropolis, so as to promote the economic co-operation between the Mainland and Hong Kong as well as the development of the region.
Afterwards, Ms Linn called on the Ministry of Water Resources to exchange views with Vice Minister of the Ministry of Water Resources, Mr Liu Dongshun, on topics of water management and co-operation between Hong Kong and the Mainland, as well as the comprehensive water resources management, flood prevention and emergency response. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, Ms Linn expressed her gratitude to the country for providing reliable and stable supply of Dongjiang water to Hong Kong in the past 60 years, supporting the sustainable economic development of Hong Kong and providing the citizens with a better living environment. Looking ahead, the Development Bureau and the Ministry of Water Resources will, through a solid exchange and co-operation mechanism, enhance the extent, quality and effectiveness of water-related collaboration between both parties with a view to jointly support and safeguard water resources to contribute to the high-quality development of Hong Kong as well as the GBA.
Ms Linn will continue the final day of her visit to Beijing tomorrow (July 25).
Ends/Thursday, July 24, 2025
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