Chief Executive Li Jiachao said yesterday in response to the media's concern about Shenzhen Hong Kong cooperation in jointly applying for the World Expo 2035 that Hong Kong would be happy to co host major international events with Shenzhen. Shenzhen citizens said that Shenzhen and Hong Kong are closely connected, so it is good for the two cities to hold large-scale international exhibitions and other activities, which can jointly improve the influence of the two cities, and the citizens of the two cities can also visit and communicate with each other. Mr. Fan, who is engaged in cultural work, said that over the years, Shenzhen and Hong Kong have been close brothers. Shenzhen has spared no effort in safeguarding Hong Kong's vegetables, drinking water and other aspects, and has also long-term and in-depth cooperation in the economic and scientific innovation fields. The people of the two places exchange and consume very widely. In the future, if Shenzhen and Hong Kong can successfully hold large-scale international events, exhibitions, etc., he will actively support, and even take the opportunity to travel and consume in Hong Kong. A large number of Hong Kong citizens will also come to Shenzhen to play and consume. The relationship between the two cities is close. Expert: Tan Gang, deputy director of the Research Center of Shenzhen Advanced Demonstration Zone to jointly enhance international influence, said that usually large international exhibitions or events can well improve the influence of local cities, spread local culture, economy and brands. Recently, the establishment of an international mangrove center in Shenzhen has undoubtedly improved the city's influence and brand. In the future, if Shenzhen and Hong Kong jointly hold some large-scale international events and exhibitions, they can better tell the story of the two cities, and better present the friendly cooperation of "one country, two systems" and the two cities in the world, so as to jointly enhance the international influence of Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Liu Xinshe)