Green Agenda Essential to Economic Success

According to news.gov.hk: Having a green agenda is no longer something that is imported or foisted upon Asian countries or cities, Chief Executive Donald Tsang says. It is an essential element in the ongoing success of cities such as Hong Kong, and of greater economic groupings such as the Pearl River Delta. Speaking at the luncheon for Boao Forum for Asia2008 conference today, Mr Tsang said Hong Kong’s future depends on how well the city can keep adding value to the services it provides to the world, to its own country, and to its own citizens. “Hong Kong has an excellent business environment, a superb location and unrivalled potential. Low taxes, world-class infrastructure, global connectivity, excellent human capital have all been central to our success so far. “But, this will not be enough to secure future prosperity. Our citizens and residents expect more, particularly in terms of quality of life. Economic growth and environmental protection now have a symbiotic relationship – they need each other, and in turn sustain each other.”

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