To unlock the economic and leisure potential of Victoria Harbour, DAB today (20 August) launched a collaboration Harbour-front Platform. Comprising LegCo members, district councillors and community leaders, the platform will advance a "Five core action plans" covering accessibility, industrial synergy, water quality, management models and facility upgrades, reinforcing Victoria Harbour's standing as a world-class waterfront.

Kwok called for the Development Bureau to strengthen coordination across departments, upgrade the Underground Utilities Information System, and set clear responsibilities, reply timelines and dispute resolution mechanisms for the inter‑departmental task force. She called for priority coordination of water mains work on high‑risk and busy roads, faster replacement of ageing pipes, and a "water mains replacement plan" in high‑risk areas.

Rock Chen mentioned that in the face of rising geopolitical risks, Mainland enterprises need to actively “go global” to diversify risks. He encouraged them to seize the policy tailwind of the nation’s “Belt and Road” initiative to develop emerging markets such as ASEAN, the Middle East, and Africa, thereby reducing their dependence on any single market.