China Daily, Hong Kong, November 18th. The "2020 Greater Bay Area Forum" was held in Hong Kong today. Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying and Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam attended and delivered keynote speeches. Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Liaison Office of the CPC Tan Tieniu attended the forum.
The theme of this forum is "Greater Bay Area: Starting a New Journey". It is hosted by China Daily and the Silk Road Economic Development Research Center and co-organized by Guangzhou Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Macao Cooperation and Exchange Promotion Association. The forum has three other seminars, focusing on the Bay Area medical and health services, new infrastructure opportunities, and new roles in Hong Kong. The forum attracted nearly 400 political, business and academic people to participate in the online and offline way, including the Consul General of 25 countries in Hong Kong.
"2020 Greater Bay Area Forum" was held in Hong Kong today. Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive Carrie Lam, and Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the attended by guests.
Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying said in his keynote speech that Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will bring unprecedented development opportunities to Hong Kong. He believes that the following three aspects should be prepared as soon as possible, namely research, information communication, and community participation. When doing preparations, we should strive to change our mindset and attitude. Hong Kong is the most international city in the Greater Bay Area. In promoting the international community to participate in the development of the Greater Bay Area, it can also play its role as a "super contact person", such as introducing international capital into the Greater Bay Area.
Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying delivered a keynote speech.
In his keynote speech, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam proposed four principles to guide Hong Kong's participation in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: adhering to "one country, two systems", win-win cooperation, putting innovation and technology first, and increasing support for young people and cultivating talents. She said that the central government has given Hong Kong unwavering support. What we need to do is to ensure national security under the guidance of the Basic Law and "one country, two systems" and seize the opportunities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as much as possible. This is crucial to Hong Kong's development, society and young people.
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Carrie Lam delivered a keynote speech.
Zhou Shuchun, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and president and editor-in-chief of China Daily, said in his video speech: "Accelerating the integration of the Greater Bay Area is a must-pass way to promote the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The " Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement " signed by China and many Asia-Pacific countries a few days ago is the world's largest regional free trade agreement. It will surely inject new impetus into regional development and prosperity, and will also provide rich opportunities for cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area."
Zhou Shuchun, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and president and editor-in-chief of China Daily, delivered a video speech.
Chen Liji, chairman of the Silk Road Economic Development Research Center, pointed out in his welcome speech that 2020 is the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, and this is also a crucial year for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Recently, the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government jointly issued the "Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Framework Agreement", jointly promoting 57 measures covering eight major areas, further deepening Guangdong-Hong Kong cooperation, and the "9+2" cities in the Greater Bay Area will benefit the most. He believes that although cities in the Greater Bay Area compete with each other, Hong Kong will never be replaced because Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area complement each other.
Chairman of the Silk Road Economic Development Research Center Chen Liji delivered a speech.
Focus on medical and health
The theme of the first special seminar was "Development trends and prospects of the medical and health service industry under the influence of the epidemic". It was chaired by Feng Kang, Executive Director and CEO of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Hospital. Five speakers, Gao Yongwen, former Director of Food and Health Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Peng Ziping, Chairman of Qifu Group, Deng Ziping, Executive President of Life Insurance of Bank of China Group, Xie Zhaoji, Managing Director of Wuhan Yaxin General Hospital, and Hu Dingxu, Member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, jointly discussed how cities in the Greater Bay Area should cooperate to promote the development of the medical and health service industry in the region.
The first special seminar: "Development trends and prospects of the medical and health service industry under the influence of the epidemic"
Regarding the development of the life insurance industry under the epidemic, Deng Ziping said: "In terms of the annual premium income of new businesses, our company's premium income in Hong Kong fell by about 45% compared with 2019. Despite this, since the outbreak of the epidemic, the demand for purchasing life insurance to provide protection has been on the rise, such as medical insurance. Secondly, I believe that the impact of the epidemic on the life insurance industry, especially the impact of new business income, is more likely to be a short-term impact."
Gao Yongwen talks about medical care. Secondly, I think the impact of the epidemic on the life insurance industry, especially the impact of new business income, is a high probability of a short-term impact."
Gao Yongwen talks about medical care. Health Services published insights: "Providing remote consultations and high-level hierarchical medical and health services requires keeping pace with the times and continuous innovation. This includes establishing remote consultation centers in various cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, equipped with video conferencing and diagnostic support. There are still problems that need to be solved. In the context of medical responsibilities, legal risks and patents, it is time for Hong Kong and other Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area cities to work together to create a legal and professional framework to promote the improvement of information technology and the development of new models of health care services based on artificial intelligence technology."
Peng Zhenji said: "Traditional medicine is in the battle against COVID-19 It has played an important role in reducing the pain of patients and the pressure of the government. Traditional Chinese medicine will still be the focus of our development. The development of high-tech in recent years will continue to support and promote the development of online free medical consultation services. Online medical consultation has greatly reduced the risk of patients being infected in hospitals. Hong Kong has the advantages of high-level international medical practice, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area can learn from and benefit from it. But at the same time, we still need to formulate a unified medical service policy in the Greater Bay Area so that Hong Kong and Guangdong Province can cooperate better in medical services. I am very much looking forward to the formation of the medical service system in the Greater Bay Area."
Hu Dingxu mentioned 1 6 policies and measures to facilitate the development of Hong Kong people in the Greater Bay Area. He believes: "These measures provide great support for the development of medical and health services in the Greater Bay Area. One of the policies is to allow designated Hong Kong-funded medical institutions in mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area to use drugs and commonly used medical instruments registered in Hong Kong. In this way, people living and working in the Greater Bay Area can enjoy the latest drugs and treatments approved by Hong Kong in a timely manner. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has a population of 70 million, which provides an excellent test field for the cooperation between the two places."
Xie Zhaoji recalled that they received help from many organizations and charitable groups during the epidemic, so that they can successfully overcome the difficult period. They worked with the local government to help as many patients as possible, participated in the construction of temporary hospitals, accepted more than 1,000 patients, and achieved a record of no infection and death among medical staff. During this period, they also received help from all over the world, especially from Hong Kong. Finally, on behalf of his father, Xie Zhaoji, thanked everyone on behalf of his father, , Xie Junming, (Chairman of Hong Kong Asia Medical Co., Ltd.).
Feng Kang said in the hosting: "Telemedical consulting services, remote pharmaceutical services, health insurance and medical innovative technology have appeared before the new crown pneumonia. But it is precisely because of the epidemic that the development of these medical services has accelerated. This epidemic has also made us think about how to provide better medical services to people and how to improve our medical system."
focuses on new infrastructure opportunities
The second special seminar is themed "New Infrastructure: Launching a New Engine of Economic Growth". It was hosted by Deng Shuming, founder and honorary president of the Smart City Alliance, and is Managing Director and Chief Chinese Economist of the Hong Kong Exchanges and founder of the Chief Chinese Economist Ba Shusong , ChoZan and Alarice founder Ashley Galina Dudarenok), Guo Guanhong, Deputy Director of Solutions Department of China Mobile Hong Kong Co., Ltd., Zeng Jiabao, CEO of the Front Line Group, Yang Debin, former Information Technology Director of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and Yuan Hui, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaoi Robot, served as speakers. The discussions include how "new infrastructure" will promote economic development and create a sustainable future, and how "new infrastructure" can help us respond to the challenges brought by the epidemic.
The second special seminar: "New Infrastructure: Launching a New Engine of Economic Growth"
Ashley Galina Dudaronoke said: "We have entered the era of 'new infrastructure', and innovative technology development is the general trend. Developing infrastructure must start from changing the way we do things, such as the coverage rate of 5G. People in mainland China have already lived in the future. If you want to see the future world, you can fly to Shanghai or Shenzhen to see it. In the Greater Bay Area, we have the opportunity to join and Share this beautiful future world. For example, e-commerce, currently e-commerce in mainland China is not just about how to sell products online and offline, but has developed towards how to build a business ecosystem. "
Deng Shuming said: " Central Government takes the new infrastructure plan as the core of revitalizing the economy after the epidemic. In Hong Kong, we have also actively embraced new infrastructure, which will also help Hong Kong develop into a smart city and jointly build a smart urban agglomeration in the Greater Bay Area with surrounding cities. 4. Driven by the central government's new infrastructure plan, the Greater Bay Area has a great hope to lead global innovation. In the 2018 Global Urban Innovation Index Report, the Greater Bay Area ranked second, which is encouraging. But we should think about how to continue to work hard and how to further the ranking through coordinated development with surrounding cities, and build the Greater Bay Area into a smart city cluster."
Ba Shusong said of digitalization: "The outbreak of the new crown epidemic has accelerated the process of digital development. At the consumption level, people are forced to stay at home due to the epidemic. Digital industries such as e-commerce, online education and online medical services are developing rapidly, and digitalization plays a very important role in promoting retail, improving the quality of life, and creating smarter and more environmentally friendly urban agglomerations. At the enterprise level, various industries need to think about how to use 5G, artificial intelligence and big data technologies to comprehensively digitize work processes to achieve the upgrading and transformation of business models and institutions. "
Yuan Hui believes that the reason why artificial intelligence is important to new infrastructure and the Fourth Industrial Revolution is because it is not a simple industry. New infrastructure lies in how traditional industries embrace new technologies and create greater value through transformation and upgrading. Whether it is the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the entire China, or the world, they are at a critical moment of transformation. How artificial intelligence can be integrated into various scenarios will be the key point in future development.
Zeng Jiabao said that compared with Silicon Valley, the Greater Bay Area has many commonalities, and many cities are operating efficiently, and the division of labor between cities is clear. He said: "In Hong Kong, I am full of confidence because we have a more international perspective and Hong Kong has a high reputation internationally. We can use these advantages to make more financial and strategic planning. The Greater Bay Area has many development opportunities and good development prospects. I believe the Greater Bay Area can develop better than I saw in Silicon Valley 20 years ago."
Yang Debin said: "In the era of smart city 2.0, many sensors are used to collect information, and this information is used to manage cities more effectively. Looking to the future , This information actually helps to establish a digital trend, and we can use smart technology to better plan future smart cities. However, we need a different basic framework to adapt to innovative technology. Although we have previously had a strict set of rules and regulations to manage cities, their boundaries are being broken. Under these rules and regulations, we must call on the government, academic circles and enterprises to work together to formulate effective innovative methods from different dimensions. "
Guo Guanhong believes that new infrastructure is the foundation of the digital economy. As one of the world's largest bay areas, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has great resource advantages in logistics, production, the Internet, finance and tourism industries. China Mobile Hong Kong launched 5G services in Hong Kong in April this year, and has covered 94% of Hong Kong's urban areas and 80% of its population. China is expected to invest 1.2 trillion yuan in 2020 to develop new infrastructure, which will become an important engine to drive economic growth. With the application of technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence, more new consumption scenarios will emerge.
Exploring new roles in Hong Kong
The final special seminar is themed " Hong Kong Role in the Construction of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" and specially invited the honorary chairman of Beijing Aviation Food Co., Ltd. to attend and give a keynote speech. Chen Kunyao, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University of Hong Kong Professional Continuing Education, chaired the seminar. Chen Jiaqiang, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Senior Advisor of the Group, Chen Jiaqiang, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Industry Association, Zhuang Zixiong, Chief Liaison Officer of Hong Kong Affairs of Shenzhen Qianhai Administration, Wang Peng, Assistant President of Wuyi University, and Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, jointly discussed how to cooperate across different industries to seize new development opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
The third special seminar: "The role of Hong Kong in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area"
Wu Shuqing interpreted the role of Hong Kong when delivering a keynote speech. She said that in her early years she believed that Hong Kong should have more cooperation with Shenzhen, and today the development of the Greater Bay Area just realized her wish. Wu Shuqing also said that although Hong Kong's business environment has changed in recent years, Hong Kong still has advantages in the Greater Bay Area, because Hong Kong has specialists in different industries and also has various international businesses. At the same time, it can attract foreign capital to Hong Kong first and then develop to the mainland. The development of the Greater Bay Area can also give Hong Kong young people more employment opportunities, not only in the Greater Bay Area, but also in the future, through the Greater Bay Area, to develop their careers throughout China. She also reminded that young people need to "open their horizons" to see these development potentials in order to seize these opportunities.
Wu Shuqing, honorary chairman of Beijing Airlines Food Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech. Zhou Li (right), deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily, president and editor-in-chief of Asia Pacific Branch, and Chen Liji (left), chairman of the Silk Road Economic Research and Development Center, presented souvenirs to express their gratitude on behalf of the organizer.
Sheng Zhiwen believes that the Greater Bay Area is a good market, its regional GDP is surprisingly high, and the strength of the Greater Bay Area will become stronger and stronger. Hong Kong has great advantages in the service industry, including professional talents and the Hong Kong brand, and these will continue to become Hong Kong's advantages. At the same time, Hong Kong should focus on people outside the local area, look for opportunities, and focus on the huge oriental market of the Greater Bay Area. Hong Kong's future is very bright.
Hong Weimin believes that Hong Kong can learn from Shenzhen’s experience of continuous reform and opening up, take the initiative to change and rethink. In the role of Hong Kong in participating in the development of the Greater Bay Area and the Mainland, Hong Weimin proposed that two new attempts can be made: First, take advantage of Hong Kong's advantages in brand design and promotion to help mainland brands upgrade and promote "internal circulation". The second is to develop Hong Kong into a talent center and attract professional talents affected by Sino-US relations and the epidemic. "
Wang Peng said: "The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a major development strategy for my country at present. It can be said that it is a development strategy that concerns our entire China, including Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in the next 10 years, 20 years or even longer. There are different political, legal and economic systems in the Greater Bay Area. Working together in this area can create different value from other areas. I think Jiangmen can take advantage of its own advantages, such as overseas connections, low land and labor costs, and strengthen cooperation with Hong Kong and other Bay Area cities in areas such as marine economy, high-tech and higher education. ”
Chen Jiaqiang said: “When we talk about the 'dual cycle', we are talking about building a dual cycle that is parallel to domestic and internationally. Can Hong Kong become a financial center that provides a new ‘dual circulation’ economic model that provides overseas capital support countries? If I could play such a role, I think this would give Hong Kong a very good prospect. Given that China's development will last, I believe many foreign investors are also happy to get a share of China's huge domestic consumer market. ”
When talking about the new economic development pattern of "dual circulation" at home and abroad, Zhuang Zixiong believed that the Greater Bay Area will become the local market for Hong Kong companies and bring huge opportunities for Hong Kong companies. As Hong Kong companies turn to expand the mainland market, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will be a good start.
Chen Kunyao pointed out that globalization is very important to Hong Kong. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed by 15 countries last week is an important milestone in regional economic integration. With the recovery of globalization and the deepening development of regional economic integration, he hopes that Hong Kong can welcome a better external environment.
Since 2015, China Daily has held six consecutive forums in Hong Kong, focusing on the themes of the "Belt and Road" and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
As one of the regions with the highest degree of openness and strongest economic vitality, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has an important strategic position in the overall national development. The Greater Bay Area has a huge population, rich land resources, rapid economic strength and market size, providing more development platforms for professional services and high-value-added services in the Hong Kong and Macao industries. Actively participating in the development of the Greater Bay Area and accelerating integration into the overall national development are the key directions for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to recover its economic momentum faster.
This year is a critical year for the comprehensive launch and in-depth advancement of the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Under the pattern of "one country, two systems, three tariff areas, and four core cities", in the international environment and unfavorable conditions where the COVID-19 epidemic continues to spread, economic globalization encounters headwinds, and protectionism and unilateralism are beginning to rise, how the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area should actively respond to challenges, seize new opportunities, enhance international competitiveness, and accelerate the pace of development has become a question worth our deep consideration at the moment.
Source: China Daily
