Development of the Six Industries

153.     To diversify our economy, we will further develop the six industries where we enjoy clear advantages.

Medical Services

154.     We have reserved four sites for private hospital development, and plan to put up two of them for tender in the first quarter of 2012.  We will continue to identify sites for developing medical institutions of different scales.  We will also attach conditions to the development of private hospitals to ensure that their services meet public needs.  Such conditions will cover the scope of service, service level and price transparency.

Environmental Industries

155.     We will adopt the following approaches to promote the development of environmental industries.  First, a resource-driven approach.  We have spent over $30 billion on environmental projects, creating numerous opportunities for the environmental engineering sector.  Second, a policy-driven approach.  Owing to our measures to promote waste reduction and recycling, the recycling industry in Hong Kong has taken shape.  The enactment of legislation on energy efficiency of buildings will also bring about new business opportunities for the green building sector.  Third, we will capitalise on Hong Kong's advantages to open up business opportunities in the Mainland for our environmental industries.  The Government will support the industry's participation in such activities as environmental exhibitions and trade missions to help build local environmental brands.

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