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Beijing Urges Business Leaders to Invest in Hong Kong's Growth

4/15/2026

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On April 15, 2026, Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, urged Beijing business leaders to boost Hong Kong's growth by investing in innovation and the Northern Metropolis project.
He called for patriotism through concrete actions.
Xia criticized those who politicized the deadly Tai Po fire, warning that such moves could spark social unrest and leave Hong Kong at risk.

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On April 15, 2026, Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, urged Beijing business leaders to boost Hong Kong's growth by investing in innovation and the Northern Metropolis project.
He called for patriotism through concrete actions.
Xia criticized those who politicized the deadly Tai Po fire, warning that such moves could spark social unrest and leave Hong Kong at risk.