HONG KONG'S CHANGING ROLE IN CHINA'S TRANSFORMATION

Leung Chun-ying has been a keen participant in process of reform and opening-up

Editor's note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of China's reform and opening-up policy. China Daily talks to people who have experienced or witnessed the important drive.

Hong Kong's former chief executive, Leung Chunying, gazed in fascination at photographs showing the stunning transformation of the Pearl River Delta during the 40 years of reform and opening-up.