Director of the Chief Executive’s Office Carol Yip led a delegation of politically appointed officials to visit Nanjing over the past two days to gain an in-depth understanding of the experience in promoting high-quality development.

Today, the delegation met CPC Nanjing Municipal Committee Standing Committee Member and Nanjing Vice Mayor Deng Zhiyi.

They also inspected projects related to industrial technology and research, ecological technology, the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit systems, and smart city management.

The officials wrapped up their day at the Qinhuai River to learn more about Nanjing’s experience in capitalising on its historical heritage to promote the development of cultural and tourism industries.

Yesterday, the delegation departed from Beijing for Nanjing and visited the Treaty of Nanjing Historical Archives Museum. They also toured Yuejiang Tower to experience Nanjing’s long-standing history and culture.

At the delegation’s meeting with Jiangsu Vice Governor Fang Wei, Ms Yip noted that the province’s gross domestic product ranks second in the country. Over 100 Jiangsu enterprises are listed in Hong Kong with a total market value of nearly $950 billion.

Noting that in recent years, Jiangsu, like Hong Kong, has been actively promoting the development of the innovation and technology (I&T) industry, Ms Yip said the two places can complement each other’s strengths and jointly promote high-level co-operation.

Ms Yip also expressed hope that the officials, through visiting Nanjing, could deepen their understanding of the country’s various efforts in promoting I&T, new industrialisation, smart cities, ecological conservation, culture and tourism, as this could enhance exchanges and facilitate their work in the related fields, with a view to helping Hong Kong achieve better development.