Hong Kong a ‘2-way springboard’ between mainland China and world: John Lee
Hong Kong will continue to serve as a gateway linking belt and road economies with mainland China and global markets, the chief executive has said, underscoring the city’s role in bringing together capital, talent and businesses to advance the national initiative. Speaking at the opening of the annual Belt and Road Summit on Wednesday, John Lee Ka-chiu said more than 60 government and business…
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has emphasized Hong Kong's role as a crucial "two-way springboard" connecting mainland China with the rest of the world, particularly in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative. Speaking at the Belt and Road Summit, Lee highlighted the signing of over 60 agreements and memorandums, with a total value exceeding US$3 billion.
He described Hong Kong as a global gateway for Belt and Road businesses to access capital markets, citing Kazakhstan's national railway company as an example. Lee stressed the city's strategic focus on expanding market reach, forming new partnerships, and advancing regional cooperation, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
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