Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang held talks with Hong Kong and Macau CPPCC delegates on Thursday on the sidelines of the “Two Sessions” in Beijing.
Tang said one of the issues they discussed was the city’s responsibility to promote internationalisation, being one of the most international cities in China.
“We understand and recognise our responsibilities in how to further the internationalisation of Hong Kong so that we will play to the Two Systems advantage under One Country,” Tang said.
“At the same time, we are able to facilitate and to forge relationships with overseas organisations and counterparts that otherwise will be helpful in promoting relationships in this very complex political environment today.”
Tang, who is also the chairman of the board of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, said the cultural hub will continue to promote exchanges with different countries in the cultural sector.
He said West Kowloon will help enhance the cultural soft power and allow Chinese culture to go global.
