Hong Kong, Innovative City

　　9. Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor

　　The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor is the fourth vehicular route to link Hong Kong and the Mainland.

　　The Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was officially signed in Hong Kong in June 2003. According to the agreement, products manufactured in Hong Kong and exported to the Mainland will be exempt from tariffs, and the Mainland market will be opened to a number of Hong Kong service sectors. CEPA will be instrumental in facilitating investment and trade between Hong Kong and the Mainland.

　　10. Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Donald Tsang tours the Mainland

　　"…there is all the more reason for Hong Kong to develop into a cosmopolitan city … that can play an important role in the peaceful development of our country, and can also exert a positive international influence."

"Proactive Pragmatic Always People First" Policy Address to the Hong Kong Legislative Council by Donald Tsang, October 11, 2006