[AIIB will establish an office in Hong Kong] The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank announced on November 3 that it plans to establish an office in Hong Kong to meet its growing business needs. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government welcomed this decision on the same day and promised to fully assist the AIIB in promoting the sustainable development of Asian infrastructure. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Xu Zhengyu, stated that the SAR government will actively cooperate with the needs of the AIIB and provide necessary support for the establishment of the office. As a member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Hong Kong will assist the bank in fully utilizing its thriving capital market, world-class professional services, and diversified financial products to support its operations in project financing, bond issuance, investment, and financial management. The AIIB officially opened and operated in January 2016, and Hong Kong became a member in June 2017. This multilateral development bank has always been committed to promoting sustainable economic development, creating wealth, and improving infrastructure connectivity in Asia through investments in infrastructure and other productive sectors. At the same time, the bank actively encourages private capital to participate in project investments that are beneficial to regional economic development, and maintains close cooperation with other multilateral and bilateral development agencies to jointly promote regional cooperation and partnerships. Editor/Yang Beihua

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• [Lianyi crude oil pipeline Lianhuai section put into operation]
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