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Leung Chun-ying, vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, said on Sunday that Hong Kong is Fujian’s preferred “super connector” for going global and expressed hope that both places can maintain a strong long-term cooperative relationship.
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Speaking at a seminar on Fujian-Hong Kong cooperation under the 15th Five-Year Plan hosted by the Hong Kong Coalition, the former chief executive said Fujian and Hong Kong share a much deeper economic and social connection than expected. He noted that residents of Fujian origin account for about one-sixth of Hong Kong’s population and play a significant role in the city.
He said that Fujian’s GDP surpassed 6 trillion yuan for the first time last year. As Fujian’s largest source of foreign investment, Hong Kong boasts extensive economic networks and professional international trade services, making it the primary springboard for Fujian to reach global markets and attract investment.
Leung highlighted that during the High-Level Meeting and Fifth Plenary Session of Hong Kong-Fujian Cooperation Conference in June, both sides reached a consensus across 11 key cooperation areas covering 28 projects.
He said this provides a solid foundation for Hong Kong to further expand and deepen collaboration. He hoped that both regions can sustain long-term growth and jointly develop emerging areas following the seminar.
The seminar, attended by around 300 participants, focused on core issues including industrial synergy, innovation linkages, resource sharing, joint talent cultivation, and market expansion to explore new opportunities for Fujian-Hong Kong cooperation.
Guo Ningning, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee, said Hong Kong accounts for 65 percent of Fujian’s US$16 billion in foreign investment funds.
Guo Ningning, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee, said Hong Kong accounts for 65 percent of Fujian’s US$16 billion in foreign investment funds. Roughly 70 private Fujian enterprises have recently listed in Hong Kong, demonstrating the province’s ability to leverage the city’s global financial strengths.
She said that as 2026 marks the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan, Fujian will actively promote collaboration and use Hong Kong as a launchpad to expand its economic reach globally, accelerating its evolution into an international hub.
