Xi urges greater effort on cross-border infrastructure

Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan briefs President Xi Jinping and Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on the Hong Kong section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the president's inspection of the road link on Saturday. President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged more effort to ensure smooth progress on major infrastructure projects in Hong Kong as he inspected the construction sites of the Hong Kong section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and third runway at the city's airport. While inspecting construction of the third runway at Hong Kong International Airport, Xi said the central government supports the building of the runway to help Hong Kong consolidate its status as a global aviation hub and improve its overall competitiveness. To cope with air traffic growth and maintain Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international aviation hub, a three-runway system project at Hong Kong International Airport was launched last year.