Hongkongers should seize the opportunities arising from the increasing number of mainland Chinese visitors after the resumption of a multi-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents, the city’s leader has said, promising a smooth border crossing for tourists ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday that his administration would focus on driving up the city’s economic development to reduce a ballooning budget deficit, sidestepping a question about whether he would consider a pay cut for public servants.
He said economic growth counted on investment, exports and consumption, which was boosted this month after Beijing resumed the visa scheme, allowing Shenzhen residents to make an unlimited…
