4 HONG KONG Tuesday, November 13, 2018 CHINA DAILY HONG KONG EDITION Xi heads leaders in final tributes to Cha

By CHEN ZIMO in Hong Kong closed to the public. However, members of the public can pay President Xi Jinping on their respects at Hong Kong Monday bid adieu to late Heritage Museum, where a martial arts novelist Louis book of condolence has been Cha Leung-yung, sending a opened at its Jin Yong Gallery wreath to the writer’s memo- for mourners from Nov 12 to 30. rial service held at Hong Kong Before the condolence book Funeral Home. was opened in the afternoon, Other current and former hundreds of people had lined State leaders, as well as promi- up at the museum, waiting to nent figures from the politi- pay their final tributes to the cal, financial and arts sectors, literary giant. also paid their last respects to Cha died on Oct 30 at the Cha — reputed to be one of the age of 94. With over 300 mil- most prolific Chinese writers lion copies of his works sold, best known for his pen name Cha had influenced readers Jin Yong. from different generations and They included Premier Li inspired numerous film and Keqiang, Vice-Premiers Han television adaptations with his Zheng and Sun Chunlan, martial arts epics. head of the Publicity Depart- Cha was also a journalist and ment of the Central Commit- founder of one of Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor speaks to the media in Beijing on Monday afternoon at the end of a visit to the mainland by a 165-strong Hong Kong tee of the Communist Party of leading newspapers, Ming delegation to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the nation’s reform and opening-up. She is flanked by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po (second right); Secretary for China Huang Kunming, for- Pao. He also served as a mem- Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau Tang-wah (first right); Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip Tak-kuen (second left); and Director mer premiers Zhu Rongji and ber of the Basic Law Drafting of the CE’s Office Chan Kwok-ki (first left). PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Wen Jiabao, former chairman Committee before Hong Kong of the Standing Committee of returned to the motherland in the National People’s Congress 1997. Zhang Dejiang, and Hong Kong His death drew tributes from Chief Executive Carrie Lam across the Chinese-speaking Cheng Yuet-ngor. world. President Xi expressed Lam ‘inspired’ by president’s The Hong Kong and Macao deep sorrow over Cha’s passing Affairs Office of the State Coun- and extended condolences to cil and the Liaison Office of the his family on Nov 2. Central People’s Government in Carrie Lam said Cha had the HKSAR also sent wreaths. made some of the greatest con- The private memorial service tributions to Chinese culture recognition, expectations was attended by Cha’s friends, and Hong Kong’s media devel- including Hong Kong author Ni opment. CE says HK emboldened by feelings, adding they were She said their suggestions use of national funds. Kuang, columnists Chua Lam The State Council’s Hong also encouraged by Xi’s belief won applause from State lead- Last week, the Hong Kong and Benny Li Shun-yan, film Kong and Macao Affairs Office that Hong Kong will continue ers, who said their proposals SAR Government signed an directors Ann Hui On-wah and extended its condolences to Xi’s belief that city will continue to play an irreplaceable role would be given proper con- agreement with the nation’s Zhang Jizhong, and Jack Ma, Cha’s family on Nov 2, praising in the nation’s development. sideration. top scientific institution, the executive chairman of the Ali- Cha’s unprecedented achieve- to play an active role in nation The delegation attended a As the nation continues to Chinese Academy of Sciences, baba Group and a avid fan of ments as a writer of martial arts seminar co-organized by the reform and open up, Lam reit- allowing the Beijing-based Cha’s works. novels and for his great reputa- By LI BINGCUN development of traditional National Development and erated that Hong Kong will academy to set up a branch Cha’s funeral will take place tion among Chinese communi- [email protected] industries and newly emerg- Reform Commission and the leverage its unique strengths in Hong Kong. today (Tuesday), but will be ties at home and abroad. ing sectors. State Council’s Hong Kong to contribute to the country. The government also sealed Chief Executive Carrie Lam Lam was speaking in and Macao Affairs Office on Efforts will include rein- an accord with the Ministry Cheng Yuet-ngor said on Beijing after Xi met members Sunday before meeting the forcing Hong Kong’s status as of Science and Technology in Monday she was “inspired” by of delegations from the Hong president on Monday. a global finance, trading and September, outlining a “top- President Xi Jinping’s recog- Kong and Macao SARs at the According to Lam, seven maritime hub, and propelling level” action plan for future nition of the special adminis- Great Hall of the People. The Hong Kong representatives the development of emerging Hong Kong-mainland inno- trative region’s contributions 165-strong Hong Kong del- from various sectors gave industries, such as technology tech cooperation. to the country’s reform and egation comprised the city’s speeches on the two occa- and innovation. The Hong Kong delegation opening-up, as well as his political and business elite, sions, sharing their thoughts Lam noted that Hong wrapped up its three-day visit expectations of the city being philanthropists, as well as on the SAR’s future develop- Kong has made plenty of to the mainland on Monday. better integrated into nation- professionals in the educa- ment in the fields of financ- progress in these areas fol- Before arriving in Beijing, al development. tional, scientific research, cul- ing, economy, infrastructure lowing Xi’s call in May to the team on Saturday visit- She also expressed confi- ture and arts fields. construction, investment, turn Hong Kong into an ed Shenzhen — a vanguard dence and optimism in Hong Lam noted other members education and science and international inno-tech hub of the country’s reform and Kong’s future, both in the of the team shared the same technology. and allow cross-boundary opening-up. A visitor pens a message in a condolence book at a memorial service for renowned novelist Louis Cha Leung-yung outside the Jin Yong Gallery of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum in Sha Tin on Xi’s inspiration ‘will spur unique strengths’ Monday. Cha died on Oct 30 at the age of 94. ROY LIU / CHINA DAILY By KATHY ZHANG themselves into the country’s On Xi’s expectations of tech development to deepen Area, boasting of a complete in Hong Kong and development, especially the the two SARs, Ronny Tong collaboration with their industry chain. LI BINGCUN in Beijing Belt and Road Initiative and Ka-wah — a member of the mainland counterparts, and Expressing confidence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong- Executive Council, the core do more to attract scientific Hong Kong’s strength in its Bridge documentary With the blessings of Presi- Macao Greater Bay Area decision-making and advisory resources and talents. legal system, Song Sio-chong dent Xi Jinping, the Hong development plan. body to the CE — said Hong She noted that Hong Kong — a professor at the Research Kong Special Administrative Lau Siu-kai, vice-president Kong can play an important has many advantages in the Center of Hong Kong and premieres in SAR Region is poised to “add oil” of the nation’s top Hong Kong role in the BRI and the Bay inno-tech field, including Macao Basic Law at Shenzhen to its unique strengths in affairs think tank — the Chi- Area development. several world-class univer- University — said the SAR has By HE SHUSI in Hong Kong design and actual construction. accelerating the nation’s new nese Association of Hong Kong Hong Kong, he said, can be sities with strong scientific the potential to be a global [email protected] Deputy Program Director round of reform and opening- and Macao Studies — said the the “locomotive” in develop- research capacities and well- arbitration center, helping to of CCTV-10 Yan Dong, who’s up, according to members of recognition and expectations ing the Bay Area. established systems in law solve legal disputes between Hong Kong people can now the chief producer and direc- the SAR’s delegation to Beijing from the nation’s top leader Besides its traditional pil- and intellectual property pro- the mainland and other par- take an in-depth look at the tor of the documentary, said and political analysts in Hong have dispelled the view that lar industries, like financing, tection. ticipants in the BRI. newly opened Hong Kong-Zhu- he hoped people can learn the Kong. Hong Kong is being marginal- trade and shipping, Hong Leveraging these advan- However, he pointed out, hai-Macao Bridge as a docu- true story behind the massive Meeting members of the ized in national development. Kong must make further tages, Ip suggested that Hong the shortage in talents special- mentary on the world’s longest project, including the unprec- 163-strong Hong Kong delega- “Hong Kong’s value in the efforts in innovation and tech- Kong could establish scien- izing in mainland laws is what sea crossing tunnel-cum-bridge edented challenges and difficul- tion, led by Chief Executive past 40 years and in the coun- nology, such as in financial tific centers in some world- Hong Kong should strive to premiered in Hong Kong on ties encountered. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, try’s development in future technology and biotechnology, leading regions. She also overcome in future. Monday. Noting that the previous tele- as well as those of the Macao has been highly acknowl- urged Tong. reckoned that the city could Besides, Hong Kong’s spe- The 70-minute film — Hong vision documentary had attract- SAR delegation at the Great edged,” Lau said. Nancy Ip Yuk-yu — a Hong share its advanced scientific cial role as a separate customs Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge — ed hundreds of millions of view- Hall of the People in Beijing on He urged Hong Kong — a Kong neuroscientist and a facilities and turn itself into an territory in the world should was co-produced by China Cen- ers both at home and abroad, he Monday, Xi lauded the roles of free and open economy in member of the city’s delega- international hub in academy be fully utilized in resolving tral Television, HZMB Authority, hoped the new film could reach the two SARs in the country’s the world — to leverage its tion — reckoned that Hong exchanges and in nurturing trade conflicts between China Guangdong Radio and Televi- a broader range of audiences, reform and opening-up in the unique advantages under “one Kong’s professionals and sci- talent. and the United States, Song sion and Zhuhai Television. It’s especially young people. past 40 years as “unique” and country, two systems”, its well- entific institutions could seize These advantages, she said, said. based on the two-episode televi- Yue Lie, executive producer “irreplaceable”. entrenched legal system, the the opportunities offered could be transformed into sci- sion documentary that has been of the film and deputy direc- The president urged Hong services industry, and talents by the central government’s entific results by teaming up Contact the writers at aired on CCTV, China Global tor of HZMB Authority, hoped Kong and Macao to throw and expertise. substantial support for inno- with other cities in the Bay [email protected] Television Network and Discov- that Hong Kong residents could ery Channel since last year. watch the movie and visit the More than 100 people from bridge to obtain a better under- and attended a seminar co- various sectors in Hong Kong standing of the construction organized by the NDRC and attended the gala premiere in process, and have more con- Chui: Macao will help take reform to new level the State Council’s Hong Kong the Festival Grand Cinema. fidence in the future develop- By WANG FENG in Hong Kong Region to the mainland to win situation and create new business and trade cooperation. and Macao Affairs Office. They included government offi- ment of the Guangdong-Hong [email protected] join in celebrations marking dynamics for future reform Moreover, Macao has been Speaking at the seminar, cials, professionals from Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. the 40th anniversary of the and opening-up, said Chui. actively participating in the Chui called Macao a “witness, Kong’s movie industry, media The documentary will pre- Macao is coordinating with launch of the nation’s reform He quoted President Xi Jin- Belt and Road Initiative and participant and beneficiary” representatives and residents. miere in Macao on Tuesday and the central government by tap- and opening-up. ping as saying that Macao’s the Guangdong-Hong Kong- during the past four decades, The film started with the make its debut on the mainland ping into its own strengths to He said Macao could be a role and status would only be Macao Greater Bay Area devel- saying the city is ready to grasp construction of the bridge’s next month. help take the nation’s reform platform for the mainland widened and uplifted, instead opment plan. the opportunities arising from most sophisticated and tech- Construction of the HZMB and opening-up to a higher by leveraging its strengths in of weakened, in the nation’s The SAR has been working the Bay Area development. nologically challenging part — started on Dec 15, 2009. The level, Macao Chief Executive areas like comprehensive tour- further opening-up. with the National Develop- The relationship between the island and tunnel section — bridge opened to traffic on Oct Fernando Chui Sai-on said ism, as well as the city’s close With the central govern- ment and Reform Commission Macao and the mainland, he demonstrating the hard work, 24 this year. in Beijing on Monday at the relations with Portuguese- ment’s strong support, Chui on its future role in the BRI, added, has advanced to an innovation and intelligence Attracting more than 100,000 end of his two-day visit to the speaking countries. said, Macao has been shaping and agreements are expected unprecedented stage, and of about 50,000 construction commuters daily on weekends, capital. Complementary develop- itself into a global hub for tour- to be signed in the near future, Macao will continue to contrib- workers, from chief engineers the bridge has shortened the Chui had been leading a ment can be achieved between ism and recreation, and as a according to Chui. ute to the reform and opening- and designers, to grassroots drive time between Hong Kong 50-strong delegation from the Macao and other mainland platform for China and Portu- During the visit, Chui met up by maximizing its strengths workers, during their 14 years and Zhuhai from about four Macao Special Administrative provinces to create a win- guese-speaking countries in central government leaders and potentials. of labor, including the initial hours to less than an hour.