Hong Kong Lawmakers to Visit Beijing for National Affairs Study
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- All 90 Hong Kong lawmakers will travel to Beijing in July for a week-long "national affairs study visit," including seminars and visits to key authorities and the tech sector.
- The trip aims to deepen their understanding of national policies and align with China's 15th five-year plan.
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All 90 Hong Kong lawmakers are scheduled to visit Beijing in July for a "national affairs study visit." The trip, estimated to cost HK$15,600 per lawmaker, aims to enhance their understanding of China's governance and development strategies.
All 90 Hong Kong lawmakers are set to head to Beijing for a historic “national affairs study visit” in July, attending seminars, visiting key authorities and inspecting the tech sector during their week-long trip.
The estimated cost for each lawmaker is around HK$15,600, which includes HK$3,700 for an economy round-trip flight ticket and HK$11,000 for accommodation, meals, local transport and sundries.
The paper – submitted for discussions at Friday’s House Committee meeting – said the visit would allow lawmakers to “better grasp the central authorities’ governance philosophy and development strategies” and deepen their understanding of national policies and development.
The document also linked the trip to Hong Kong’s efforts to align with the national 15th five-year plan, noting the city was conducting research and gathering views from various sectors to help formulate its first five-year development blueprint.
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific authorities will the lawmakers visit?
- What are the key topics to be covered in the seminars?
- What are the expected outcomes of this study visit for Hong Kong's development blueprint?
