Hong Kong accelerates integration into national development strategy

HONG KONG — The Second Agreement Concerning Amendment to the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement Agreement on Trade in Services (agreement II) was implemented on Saturday, allowing Hong Kong to accelerate its integration into the overall national development.

The agreement II further opens up the services market of the Chinese mainland to Hong Kong, enabling Hong Kong businesses and professionals to enter the mainland market with more preferential treatment.

This move was welcomed by various sectors in Hong Kong, and the industry is looking forward to making good use of the central government's policies to support Hong Kong and promote high-quality economic development, further integrating into the national development.