Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets city’s leaders in capital

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2026.04.17 00:30
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Beijing's point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, met with key Hong Kong officials, including Chief Secretary Eric Chan and Financial Secretary Paul Chan, to discuss aligning the city's strategies with China's 15th five-year plan. The meeting focused on enhancing Hong Kong's role as an international financial hub and accelerating the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Xia emphasized the need for the city's upcoming five-year plan to be forward-looking and aligned with national development strategies. The Law Society also concluded its visit to Beijing, receiving support for leveraging the legal sector in alignment with the national plan.