China’s Li Urges Hong Kong Leader to Boost Financial Hub Status
- John Lee is visiting Beijing on his first trip as leader
- Expectations are growing for China/HK border to reopen
Li Keqiang speaking from the National People's Congress, in Hong Kong.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Hong Kong’s leader the city needs to further integrate with the mainland’s development plans and consolidate its role as an international hub.
Beijing fully supports Chief Executive John Lee and his administration’s efforts to respond to society’s concerns, kickstart the economy, and resolve the city’s deep-seated problems, Li told Lee on his trip to the capital, according to reports by local media including the South China Morning Post.