
CE to discuss HK economy in Beijing
12-12-2008
The Chief Executive, Donald Tsang, will discuss ways to boost the Hong Kong economy - during a three-day duty visit to Beijing next week. He's expected to meet President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and vice-president Xi Jinping, who's in charge of Hong Kong affairs.Mr Tsang spoke about his annual Beijing visit in a speech to an economic summit. He said that one of his tasks would be to discuss with mainland leaders three projects; expanding renminbi-related business; supporting Hong Kong enterprises in the Pearl River Delta; and expanding the mainland's individual travel scheme.