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Gao Xiang (fourth from right), head of Jiading district, Shanghai, meets with Aron Laura Liang, director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai. [Photo/WeChat account: sh-jiading] |
Gao Xiang, head of Jiading district in Shanghai, said that Jiading is set to become a popular investment destination for Hong Kong compatriots, local news reported on Jan 15.
Gao made the remarks when she met with Aron Laura Liang, director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai.
Gao spoke highly of the achievements made by Hong Kong enterprises in contributing to Jiading's social and economic development, as well as in helping the district's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Jiading is beefing up efforts to pursue high-quality development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), and the district aims to build itself into a hub for scientific and technological innovation, integrated development, as well as smart transportation," said Gao.
She also expressed her hope that more Hong Kong enterprises can invest in Jiading, and that the district will become a highly attractive investment destination for Hong Kong investors.
Liang said that Hong Kong has a world-class business environment, as well as diversified trade and investment opportunities. She expressed her hope that the two places can establish close economic and trade ties, as well as promote communication and exchanges of young talents to foster a better environment for the development of both places.
Jiading currently has nearly 900 Hong Kong-invested enterprises. In addition, an exchange base for teenagers from Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Macao has been set up in the district.