Yau Ying-wah: HK government supports convention and exhibition industry development; at this stage, priority is given to advancing the Wan Chai North redevelopment and the AsiaWorld-Expo expansion project.

Zhitong Finance APP has learned that the Hong Kong government is developing the Northern Metropolis, and some lawmakers have raised concerns about promoting the development of the convention and exhibition industry in the Northern Metropolis. Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau said that the government has consistently supported the development of the convention and exhibition industry through diversified measures. Regarding the development of the Northern Metropolis (Northern Metropolis), the Northern Metropolis is led by industry in its planning, and the government has reserved land for diversified industries in various new development areas to meet market demand and support the development needs of different industries. When studying the addition of convention and exhibition facilities, the government will take a comprehensive approach, and at this stage, advancing the Wan Chai North redevelopment and the AsiaWorld-Expo expansion projects are the primary directions. It will continue to maintain communication with major stakeholders to understand the industry's long-term demand for convention and exhibition facilities.