HK to sign major contracts at Belt and Road forum: CE
Chief Executive John Lee said on Monday that Hong Kong will sign three contracts totalling almost half a billion US dollars during the upcoming Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.  Speaking to reporters before heading to the capital for the event on Tuesday and Wednesday, Lee said Hong Kong stands to gain from the initiative.  "Hong Kong will sign contracts to introduce three projects with a total value of over US$450 million – whereas no contracts were signed during the second forum," he said. "Hong Kong is an active participant and contributor of the Belt and Road Initiative, and also a beneficiary. Hong Kong has what it takes to further the Belt and Road Initiative." The CE said there will be a Hong Kong session in an event on regional cooperation during the two-day forum, which goes to show how much the country values the SAR's role in the initiative. He added that the 70-strong delegation he's leading to the event will also have a high level participation in the forum, telling the good story of Hong Kong and updating other participants on the city’s latest developments.  Meanwhile, Lee called on people who love the country and love Hong Kong, and are committed to serving the community, to take part in the District Council elections slated for December 10. The nomination period starts on Tuesday and the CE said authorities will make sure the polls are conducted in a fair, just and honest manner.