Legco delegation visits retired HK residents in Fuzhou
A delegation from the Legislative Council visited 20 retired Hong Kong people in Fuzhou on Sunday as part of their five-day visit to the Fujian province. The lawmakers talked to a couple in their 90s who are beneficiaries of the government's Fujian Scheme, which allows Hong Kong residents to continue receiving old-age allowances after retiring to the province. The couple suggested that the scheme could be further improved by having the SAR government deposit the allowance directly into their mainland bank accounts, instead of their Hong Kong accounts.  They noted that this would be more convenient for them. The delegation, led by LegCo President Andrew Leung, also visited Sanfang Qixiang, a historic and cultural area in Fuzhou. They also met with Fujian officials and discussed opportunities for cooperation.