He also said the construction of the Mombasa-Nairobi SGR project had created more than 46,000 jobs for the local community, with more than 20,000 of those employees being technically trained.
He added the merger would bring about new online-to-offline service model in clinic sector, although it will have limited influence on the whole online healthcare industry.
He Yafei, the former vice-minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at the ceremony that the forum offers great opportunities to Chinese corporations to go global.
He Lifeng, minister of the National Development and Reform Commission, reiterated the government's efforts to step up construction of gas storage facilities in the country, including liquefied natural gas storage tanks and gas pipeline networks that transport gas from the south to the north.
Hawking's second contact with the city was a "virtual" visit in March last year. He was brought live to the Hong Kong Science Park for a 90-minute lecture through the use of augmented reality holographic technology.
He Shusi and Sun Feier contributed to this story.
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He also hailed the historic friendship between the two countries. "Under the auspices of both presidents, the deepening comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries has delivered fruitful outcomes in various domains in recent years," he said.
He also urged the participants to use the opportunity to acquire the knowledge to effectively implement the African projects.
He added that local authorities would dole out appropriate compensation to breeders who have to shift to other businesses.
He also urged enhanced cross-regional coordination among law enforcement, criminal, administrative and public interest litigation departments.