Hong Kong’s John Lee wraps up Beijing duty visit with meeting on talent
Officials and Exco members also give backing to John Lee’s reform efforts after Xi Jinping pledges full support
Lee met the country’s human resources and social security minister, Wang Xiaoping, on his final stop in the capital, with No 2 official Eric Chan Kwok-ki also flying in to join the discussions.
“[Lee] hopes the [Hong Kong] government can create joint forces with the ministry in serving the country’s workforce development strategy and make greater contributions to building a great country in all respects through Chinese modernisation,” the Chief Executive’s Office said.
During the meeting, Chan, Hong Kong’s chief secretary, reported on the work of a new committee on education, technology and talent that he chairs. He pledged to promote coordinated development in technological and industrial innovation, as well as the supply and demand of human resources.
The 16 non-official Exco members said in a joint statement on Saturday morning that they would continue to “fully support” Lee in leading Hong Kong to pursue reforms and changes by offering their advice and collaboration.
“With a view to creating new momentum and advantages for economic development, [we support Lee in] promoting Hong Kong’s transition from stability to prosperity through innovation and invention, and advancing high-quality development in Hong Kong together,” the members said.
