"China will further expand market access in the service and manufacturing sectors, relax restrictions on foreign ownership, and treat domestic and foreign companies on an equal basis."

PREMIER LI KEQIANG, speaking to a group of business representatives and government leaders at the opening ceremony of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017, also known as Summer Davos, in Dalian.

"From political stability, governance efficiency and regulatory quality to the rule of law, control over corruption, right to expression and accountability, many indicators are showing Hong Kong's improvement over pre-handover years."

LIU XIAOMING, Chinese ambassador to the UK, speaking on June 26 to an audience of more than 200, including lords and members of parliament, during a celebration to mark the upcoming 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

(China Daily European Weekly 06/30/2017 page2)