The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is taking a proactive stance in seeking to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, to capitalise on the opportunities it will bring, Chief Executive CY Leung says.
Speaking to reporters before an Executive Council meeting today, he said as an important international financial centre for the country, Hong Kong is capable of playing a key role in the bank’s establishment and operation.
Hong Kong’s financial sector is keen to know the SAR Government’s position, he noted, and said announcement will be made once a decision is reached.
Mr Leung called for legislators’ support when a proposal related to joining the bank is submitted to the Legislative Council in future, for the benefit of Hong Kong.
He said he would visit Wuhan and Shanghai in the coming week to open a new economic and trade office in Wuhan, and co-chair an economic co-operation meeting with Shanghai’s mayor.
