Policy Address

Trade and Logistics Platform

49.         Hong Kong has developed an extensive network of business connections, and is the most important Meetings, Incentive Travels, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) centre, sourcing centre and business matching centre in Asia.  As such, Hong Kong may help governments and enterprises identify business partners, and serve as a major platform to promote trade and logistics under the Belt and Road Initiative.

50.         The Belt and Road Initiative will expedite co-operation in the fields of highways, railways and maritime transport, and build a secure and efficient economic and logistics corridor connecting core cities and ports along the Belt and Road.  At the same time, it attaches importance to infrastructure standards and safety to meet the requirements for sustainability and environmental protection.  Hong Kong may provide support services such as project feasibility studies and risk assessment, research and development, financing and management. 

51.         Of the 60 or so Belt and Road countries, Hong Kong has signed Air Services Agreements or international Air Services Transit Agreements with 40 countries.  The Government will continue such efforts and seek to discuss Air Services Agreements with other aviation partners along the routes.  This will reinforce Hong Kong’s position as an international aviation hub. 

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