From excitement to ‘better than nothing’ and youthful scepticism: Hongkongers react to Carrie Lam’s new policies
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has unveiled wide-ranging measures in her policy address designed to rescue the city’s battered economy with further integration into the Greater Bay Area. There are also plans to improve the livelihood of residents by offering more job opportunities and building affordable homes.
Here are some reactions from people across Hong Kong society, who may be affected by the proposals:
‘More down-to-earth action for businesses’
Tony Yung Kam-fai, CEO, Take2 Health Limited
A Hong Kong-based start-up said this year’s policy address provided businesses with more concrete pathways to expand into the Greater Bay Area.
Yung, in his 30s and helming a biomedical start-up headquartered in Hong Kong which aims to save lives by developing cancer detection technologies, said he was delighted that this year’s policy address had more “actionable” measures for entrepreneurs looking to expand into the bay area.
He was particularly excited over the launch of the one-stop “GoGBA” platform in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Guangdong province to facilitate businesses from the city looking to tap into mainland markets.
