Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor visits Tsinghua

On March 6th, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), visited Tsinghua University and delivered a speech at Schwarzman College. Tsinghua University Council Chairperson Chen Xu attended and hosted the session.

In her opening remark, Chen Xu welcomed all the guests and students who joined the session on behalf of the university. She stated that Tsinghua University attaches great importance to the exchange and cooperation between Tsinghua University and the HKSAR government. On behalf of the university, she expressed her appreciation to the renowned entrepreneurs and scholars from the HKSAR for their generous contribution and support towards the development of Tsinghua University.

In her speech entitled “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Vision and Action”, Carrie Lam shared her thoughts after elected as the Chief Executive of HKSAR, as well as her views on the future development of the HKSAR. “Hong Kong will actively take part in the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative and play its role in promoting the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area”, noted Carrie Lam.

In the context of globalization, Hong Kong will enhance its competitiveness and further develop its advantages in traditional industries including finance, tourism, trade and logistics. Under her administration, Carrie Lam emphasizes the importance of high-quality education and talent cultivation in promoting causes. The HKSAR government will also provide more resources to universities to promote the development of innovative technologies and industries in Hong Kong.

Writer: Wilson Khor
Editors: John Olbrich, Guo Lili