John Lee urges media to tell Hong Kong’s story
HK01 · 3 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (李家超) said Hong Kong’s media should make full use of the city’s “connecting the mainland and the world” advantage to present China’s story and Hong Kong’s story to global audiences. In a video address to HK01’s 10th anniversary cocktail reception, he said the national 15th Five-Year Plan supports stronger mechanisms for Hong Kong to play a better role in the country’s opening-up and as an important window for exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and Western civilizations. He added that local media, rooted in Hong Kong but facing the world, can expand the city’s soft power through professional and objective reporting. The event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre also drew senior political and business figures, while former chief executive and CPPCC vice-chairman Leung Chun-ying spoke about the media’s mission amid major global changes.
Key Points
- Lee said Hong Kong media should showcase the city’s strong business environment, development achievements and cultural appeal to audiences worldwide
- He said the media can promote rational discussion and unite constructive forces through comprehensive, objective and professionally rigorous reporting
- Lee cited his June visit to Central Asia, saying Hong Kong media organizations signed cooperation memorandums with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan there
- HK01 held its 10th anniversary celebration on September 3 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with a cocktail reception and dinner.
- Leung Chun-ying said media must respond quickly to sudden events and show insight on gradual changes in a fast-evolving global landscape
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the remarks point to a larger expectation that local media will serve not only as news providers but also as part of the city’s external communication and influence-building efforts. They also place journalism within Hong Kong’s wider policy role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” under national development planning