Facilitating exchanges with world important to promote Hong Kong economy: official

HONG KONG, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that strengthening connections and exchanges with the world will help Hong Kong gather talent and capital, and promote trade and investment, which play an important role in promoting sustainable economic development.

   Chan said in his blog that the Belt and Road Summit held earlier this month in Hong Kong highlighted the financial hub’s role in connecting the mainland and the rest of the world.

   On Saturday, Chan left for Europe and will visit Paris, London, Berlin, and Frankfurt. He said he will introduce Hong Kong’s new developments and opportunities in finance, technology and other fields to foreign political and business communities.