The Chief Executive's Policy Unit (CEPU) and the Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macao Studies (CAHKMS) today co-organised a seminar titled “The Spirit of 'two sessions' & Hong Kong's Integration into National Development in the New Era”.

The third session of the 14th National People's Congress and the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) were successfully held in March.

The seminar facilitated in-depth exchanges and interactive discussions on the key takeaways of this year's “two sessions” and their implications for Hong Kong's future development.

CAHKMS President Deng Zhonghua delivered the opening address, while China Center for International Economic Exchanges Vice Chairman Wang Yiming and CPPCC Economic Affairs Committee Deputy Director Yin Yanlin served as keynote speakers. CEPU Head Stephen Wong gave the closing remarks.

Nearly 120 representatives from various sectors attended the seminar, including members of local think tanks, research institutes of universities, professional organisations, chambers of commerce, CEPU Expert Group, as well as CAHKMS vice presidents, council members and advisers.

During the Q&A session, participants actively engaged with the speakers and had in-depth and lively exchanges and discussions.

Mr Wong said this year marks the conclusion of the national 14th Five-Year Plan and the commencement of preparation for the 15th Five-Year Plan.

He added that the CEPU will continue to strengthen its research efforts, incorporating the spirit of the “two sessions” into its work to support the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in leveraging the institutional advantages of “one country, two systems”, enhancing Hong Kong's role as a bridge connecting domestic and global markets, and uniting society to further deepen reforms comprehensively.