John Lee Leads Hong Kong Delegation to Strengthen Ties with Zhejiang

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is leading a high-level delegation to Zhejiang province, including Hangzhou and Ningbo, to establish a specific cooperation mechanism aimed at deepening ties across technology, trade, housing, and youth development. The visit emphasizes collaboration in innovation and technology, with Hong Kong seeking to attract Zhejiang's fast-growing tech companies to list in its markets, while fostering industry-academia partnerships between universities and startups. Lee’s itinerary includes attending key economic forums, meeting with provincial leaders, and touring facilities such as the Zhejiang University-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center. The delegation’s activities highlight Zhejiang’s role as a technology powerhouse and Hong Kong’s ambition to serve as a superconnector for Chinese firms seeking global expansion. The visit underlines the strategic importance of mutual collaboration for both cities within China’s broader development blueprint. Both sides aim for complementarity and mutual benefit, boosting high-quality development through strengthened cross-border cooperation.