CE attends activity in commemoration of 10th anniversary of Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan (with photos)

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, continued her visit to Sichuan and attended an activity in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the massive Wenchuan earthquake organised by Sichuan Province in Wenchuan today (May 12).

Leading the delegates of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government of the Sichuan trip, Mrs Lam visited the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in Chengdu in the morning to learn about various research and development projects on artificial intelligence and robotics, and attended a tea gathering with students and young entrepreneurs from Hong Kong. Noting in the tea gathering that President Xi Jinping announced in Hong Kong on July 1 last year that concrete facilitation measures would be rolled out by relevant central authorities for Hong Kong people to study, work and live in the Mainland, she said those measures are being promulgated, reflecting the support of the Central Government for Hong Kong. She said that HKSAR Government attaches great importance to the development of innovation and technology (I&T) and has implemented a number of policy initiatives. She added that Hong Kong young people in Sichuan are welcome to come back to Hong Kong to advance the city's I&T development with the Government in the future.

Accompanied by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, Mrs Lam attended a ceremony in commemoration of the massive Wenchuan earthquake at the former Xuankou Middle School which was torn down by the earthquake, in Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan County. Participants observed a moment of silence and presented flowers to mourn the victims.

In the evening, Mrs Lam and the other officials attended a dinner with the Secretary of the CPC Chengdu Municipal Committee, Mr Fan Ruiping, and the Mayor of Chengdu Municipal Government, Mr Luo Qiang. They exchanged views on strengthening exchanges between the two places in trade, professional services, I&T, entrepreneurship of young people and culture.

Later, Mrs Lam and the other officials met with the representatives of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China to listen to their experiences and insights gained from working and living in the Mainland. She expressed her gratitude to the Chamber for striving to unite the people and enterprises from Hong Kong in various areas in the Mainland, rolling out support measures and organising activities for them, fostering co-operation in economic and trade between Hong Kong and the Mainland. She also encouraged the Chamber to promote more Hong Kong's various advantages in the Mainland.

Mrs Lam and the other officials will return to Hong Kong tomorrow morning (May 13).

Ends/Saturday, May 12, 2018
Issued at HKT 22:56

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The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu this morning (May 12). Photo shows Mrs Lam (fifth right); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fifth left); the Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan (first left); the Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong (second left); the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (sixth right); the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (third left); the Party Secretary of UESTC, Mr Wang Yafei (sixth left); and the Deputy Secretary-General of the Sichuan Provincial Government, Mr Chen Lijiang (fourth right), receiving a briefing on the badminton robot. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu this morning (May 12). Photo shows Mrs Lam (fifth right); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fifth left); the Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan (first left); the Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong (second left); the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (sixth right); the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (third left); the Party Secretary of UESTC, Mr Wang Yafei (sixth left); and the Deputy Secretary-General of the Sichuan Provincial Government, Mr Chen Lijiang (fourth right), receiving a briefing on the badminton robot. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu this morning (May 12). Photo shows (from right) the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung; Mrs Lam; and the Party Secretary of UESTC, Mr Wang Yafei, receiving a briefing on the basketball-shooting robot. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu this morning (May 12). Photo shows (from right) the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung; Mrs Lam; and the Party Secretary of UESTC, Mr Wang Yafei, receiving a briefing on the basketball-shooting robot. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu this morning (May 12). Photo shows Mrs Lam (fourth right); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left); the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (second right); and the Party Secretary of UESTC, Mr Wang Yafei (third right), pictured with representatives of UESTC and the persons with disabilities using the assistive device. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu this morning (May 12). Photo shows Mrs Lam (second left) greeting the person with disabilities using the assistive device (second right). Looking on are the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (centre), and the Party Secretary of UESTC, Mr Wang Yafei (first left). The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam (front row, centre), attends a ceremony in commemoration of the massive Wenchuan earthquake at the former Xuankou Middle School in Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan County, Sichuan this afternoon (May 12). The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam (front row, centre), attends a ceremony in commemoration of the massive Wenchuan earthquake at the former Xuankou Middle School in Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan County, Sichuan this afternoon (May 12). The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, presents flower at a ceremony in commemoration of the massive Wenchuan earthquake at the former Xuankou Middle School in Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan County, Sichuan this afternoon (May 12). The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, attends a dinner with the Secretary of the CPC Chengdu Municipal Committee, Mr Fan Ruiping, and the Mayor of the Chengdu Municipal Government, Mr Luo Qiang, in Chengdu today (May 12). Photo shows Mrs Lam (sixth left); Mr Fan (seventh left); Mr Luo (fifth left); the Secretary for Mainland and Constitutional Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (fourth right); the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (fourth left); and the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Chengdu of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Miss Pamela Lam (first left); and other participants after the dinner. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam (centre), meets with the representatives of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China tonight (May 12). Also pictured are the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip (left), and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (right).
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