China Urges Hong Kong to Leverage Strengths for Mainland Firms' Global Growth at Major Trade Forum
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China's commerce minister urges Hong Kong to leverage its strengths like green trade and professional services to help mainland firms expand globally.
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The minister voiced support for Hong Kong's accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade area.
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At the forum, Hong Kong's chief executive promoted the city as a "super connector" and "value-adder" for mainland companies going global.
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The forum was held alongside the China International Import Expo fair in Shanghai with record Hong Kong participation.
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Chinese leaders at the expo opening vowed further market opening and import growth totaling $17 trillion over 5 years.