Hong Kong a ‘trusted partner’ to drive Central Asia growth, city leader says
Hong Kong is committed to being a “trusted partner” in driving Central Asia’s emergence as a global growth engine, according to the city’s leader, who hailed the substantial outcomes achieved since his landmark mission to the region. In a virtual appearance at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 held in Astana on Monday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said that a…
Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, has touted the city as a "trusted partner" for Central Asia's growth, following a successful mission to the region. During a virtual appearance at the South China Morning Post's China Conference: Central Asia 2026, Lee highlighted the substantial outcomes achieved since his visit, including a US$785 million financing deal for the Development Bank of Kazakhstan and KTZ's decision to list in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong leader emphasized Central Asia's immense potential and opportunities for global businesses, asserting that the city stands ready to facilitate market connections, financing, and cross-boundary trade.
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