Sam Hou Fai meets Hong Kong CE to discuss GBA cooperation and development

Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai recently met with Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu at Government House to discuss enhancing industrial cooperation across various sectors, including technology, finance, and culture.

During their meeting, Sam and Lee exchanged views on a wide range of topics, including science and technology innovation, finance, traditional Chinese medicine, tourism, culture and sports, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions), and commerce.

Sam expressed gratitude for Hong Kong’s ongoing support of Macau’s development, noting that the “one country, two systems” principle provides both Special Administrative Regions (SARs) with significant institutional advantages.

He emphasized that, despite their different development orientations and focuses, Hong Kong and Macau strongly complement each other. Enhancing cooperation, Sam said, would lead to greater development for both regions.

The two officials also discussed the continuous advancement of judicial assistance between the two SARs. Before the meeting, Sam and his delegation visited the Hong Kong Science Park and the Hong Kong Palace Museum to gain a better understanding of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology development, as well as its cultural and heritage cooperation with the mainland.

Sam stated that Macau is accelerating efforts to promote appropriate economic diversification, with a focus on the traditional Chinese medicine and “Big Health” industries, as well as high-tech industries.

He expressed hope that further integration within the Greater Bay Area would enable Hong Kong and Macau to continue deepening cooperation in related industries and the cultural field, thereby promoting joint development. Victoria Chan