Hong Kongโs lawmakers have embarked on an unprecedented week-long study visit to Beijing, with the Legislative Councilโs president saying the trip would help their work of ensuring the city better aligns with national development.
โIt is a good time for lawmakers to gain a first-hand understanding of the countryโs latest conditions and policies, visit different authorities and organisations and conduct field research,โ the Legco president said at the airport before the lawmakers departed.
She added that Legco members were expected to visit the central governmentโs Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office and attend seminars covering topics such as national security, international relations, the formulation of five-year plans and the countryโs legal system.
The itinerary also includes visits to industries considered to be โnew quality productive forcesโ as part of a growth model championed by Beijing that emphasises technological breakthroughs and industrial upgrades.