Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki concluded his visit to Hangzhou today by meeting Hangzhou Mayor Yao Gaoyuan to exchange views on deepening exchanges and co-operation between Hangzhou and Hong Kong.

Mr Chan thanked the Hangzhou Municipal Government for its strong support and co-ordination for the Strive & Rise Programme’s Hangzhou study tour which enabled Hong Kong young people to learn more about the rapid developments and distinguished achievements of Hangzhou and the country in many aspects.

To strengthen Hong Kong young people's sense of identity with, sense of belonging to, and pride towards the country and the nation, Mr Chan said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is steadfastly carrying out the work of patriotic education, including more Mainland exchange and study tours.

He expressed hope that more Hong Kong young people could visit Hangzhou.

Pointing out that there is enormous potential and scope for future collaboration between Hong Kong and Hangzhou, Mr Chan also hoped the two places would strengthen exchanges and co-operation in various areas, such as commerce and trade, innovation and technology, culture, sports, education and youth under the principles of complementarity and mutual benefits, contributing together to the high-quality development of the country.