Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor meets with members of the consular corps and the International Business Committee on Nov 26, 2020, briefing them on her 2020 Policy Address. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVT)

HONG KONG - Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on Thursday met with more than 80 members of the consular corps and the International Business Commitee, briefing them on her 2020 Policy Address.

According to a government statement issued on Thursday evening, Lam began by referring to the details in the dedicated chapter on Upholding "One Country, Two Systems" in the Policy Address, and reiterated the importance of having a clear understanding of the constitutional order of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). 

She highlighted that the implementation of the National Security Law had restored stability in Hong Kong and stressed that individuals' rights and freedoms would continue to be upheld, it added. 

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"Hong Kong has all along been and will continue to be an international city. International connectivity is one of our key strengths, through which Hong Kong has developed into the international financial, trade and business centre it is today,” the statement quoted her as saying. 

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor highlighted that the implementation of the National Security Law had restored stability in Hong Kong and stressed that individuals' rights and freedoms would continue to be upheld

“This unique strength will also enable the HKSAR to play its role in the nation's 'dual circulation' economic strategy and integrate better into the national development. We are determined to strengthen our international connectivity in order to maintain our competitiveness," she added.

Lam elaborated on the seven major policy directions supported by the central government and welcomed the overseas business community to take part in the many exciting opportunities, such as those arising from initiatives to enhance Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre, international aviation hub and international innovation and technology hub. 

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"Since the announcement in the 2020 Policy Address of the HKSAR's pledge to strive to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050, we have received through our overseas Economic and Trade Offices very positive feedback from our international counterparts,” Lam said.

“The Environment Bureau will spare no time and efforts in drawing up more proactive strategies and measures to reduce carbon emissions, and we welcome experience sharing from overseas jurisdictions," she added.

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