Financial Secretary Paul Chan is calling on the city to "seize every minute and second" to support the nation's development goals.

Writing in his weekly blog on Sunday, Chan said he was deeply moved by a recent gathering in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.

Reflecting on the ceremony, Chan stressed that the fate of Hong Kong has been closely intertwined with that of the motherland and every step forward that the SAR has taken would not have been possible without the strong support of the country.

The financial chief said the SAR is not just a beneficiary of the country’s development, but also a contributor to the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation”.

He said Hong Kong can drive progress across several areas, such as accelerating renminbi internationalisation, helping construct a modern industrial system, and leveraging its professional services to promote broader regional and global cooperation.

These development areas also lay the foundation for Hong Kong’s future growth, he added.

With the strong leadership and support of the central government, Chan said he is confident that Hong Kong will have a more prosperous and vibrant future.



Edited by Thomas McAlinden