Hong Kong is a 'super value adder', says John Lee
Chief Executive John Lee said on Sunday that the China International Import Expo in Shanghai has become a preferred platform for Hong Kong enterprises to promote their services and products on the mainland. Speaking at a forum at the Expo, Lee noted that more than 300 firms from the SAR have taken part in the exhibition, the most since its inception in 2018. He said Hong Kong, having signed free trade deals with 20 economies and investment agreements with 32 economies, is the best place for mainland firms to expand into the international market and do financing. "We can provide high value-added services for firms both on the mainland and overseas. Hong Kong is not only a 'super connector', it's even a 'super value adder'," he said in the speech. The CE noted that Hong Kong can provide multi-faceted professional services in different areas, such as legal, financing and design, adding that he welcomes international and mainland firms to set up shop in the city.  Lee also pointed out that as the world's economic focus continues to shift to the East, and the mainland continues to record a high GDP growth, Hong Kong must ride on the country's development.