CE addresses China devt forum
Chief Executive Carrie Lam today said she is confident that Hong Kong will thrive and soar higher with the full support of the central authorities. Mrs Lam made the statement while addressing over 30 invited global business leaders at the Hong Kong Session of China Development Forum 2021 held online. The China Development Forum is a high-level forum hosted by the Development Research Center of the State Council and organised by the China Development Research Foundation annually. It serves as an important dialogue platform for senior officials of the Chinese government, global business leaders, international organisations and renowned scholars. In addition to being held online, this year's forum was held onsite at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing from March 20 to 22. The Hong Kong session, with the theme on the city’s development in the next five years, was held for the first time upon the suggestion of the Chief Executive. Mrs Lam emphasised that he