Beijing-HK economic ties get boost at symposium

Working together will yield prosperity for both cities: Officials

Beijing-Hong Kong ties will be strengthened this year with a pledge by planners from both cities to boost their common prosperity.

"A closer relationship between Beijing and Hong Kong is part of Beijing's strategic plan to accelerate economic development," said Beijing Mayor Wang Anshun at the 17th Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium held on Wednesday and Thursday in Beijing.