The opening ceremony of the 2026 Hong Kong-Macao-Shandong Week was held on May 19 in Hong Kong. Beyond inspiring a fresh wave of dialogue and exchange, the event marked a highly successful start with a lineup of major collaborative projects signed and sealed.

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A commissioning ceremony for the Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section) was held on Saturday, marking the completion of the first large-scale transport infrastructure project in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis.

At the opening ceremony of the 2026 Yangzhou "Flowery March" International Economy, Trade, and Tourism Festival on April 18, Mayor Zheng Haitao delivered a speech highlighting Yangzhou's recent achievements, which include the following: • GDP reached 805.6 billion yuan ($118.09 billion) in 2025 • High-tech industries account for 53.2% of total industrial output • 4,310 major industrial projects (each over 100 million yuan) were attracted in the past five years • Partnered with more than 1,400 foreign-funded enterprises from 65 countries and regions • Tourist arrivals exceeded 100 million for three consecutive years Focusing on technological innovation, industrial upgrading, green development, and digital transformation, Yangzhou looks forward to deepening its cooperation with international partners to create even higher-quality development.