Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has recognised the local government’s efforts to push ahead with innovation projects in the Northern Metropolis and has called on the city to seize national opportunities. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, began a two-day study tour on Tuesday with a briefing by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. It was attended by Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and selected members of the...