Trade talk: Chief Secretary Henry Tang (right) meets Shadow Business Secretary Kenneth Clarke.

Chief Secretary Henry Tang has begun his four-day visit in London, meeting Shadow Business Secretary Kenneth Clarke, along with Shadow Minister for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs David Lidington.

Mr Tang updated them on Hong Kong's latest developments, including the economic situation and the progress of the West Kowloon Cultural District project.

The two sides also reviewed the special relationship between the UK and Hong Kong. They also discussed Hong Kong's unique position in serving as the springboard for UK companies to do business in the Mainland.

Mr Tang was then guest of honour at a lunch hosted by Sir David Tang, attended by key figures from the London arts and culture scene. 

"I am very encouraged by the keen interest of the arts and culture leaders here in the WKCD project. They see tremendous prospects and great potential for closer cultural cooperation between the various UK arts institutions and WKCD. I am grateful to them for the useful and constructive advice on ways to develop top-notch arts hardware and software," Mr Tang said.