{
  "id": 9100379,
  "title": "Lee says 'no hub succeeds alone' in collaboration push",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/lee-says-no-hub-succeeds-alone-in-collaboration-push",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:32:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1871068-20260922.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee emphasized on Tuesday that Hong Kong actively seeks collaboration from global partners in constructing upcoming transport and logistics corridors during the inauguration of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International Convention in Wan Chai. He highlighted how Hong Kong's partnerships with other Greater Bay Area cities render the region one of the world's most economically prosperous regions and a future logistics hub. Lee reiterated that \"no logistics hub succeeds alone\" and expressed openness to cooperation with both nearby and distant allies. He further stated that Hong Kong is more than accommodating, welcoming outreach and working with the world as its natural resource. Addressing around 300 attendees, Lee asserted that the city is the optimal place to construct global corridors due to its strategic position in the heart of Asia and its role as the southern gateway to the mainland. Notable assets include its extensive aviation and shipping networks, world-class airport and port infrastructure, and an extensive, multi-modal logistics system. Lee projected a future transformation of Hong Kong into a global hub for cold chain trade over the next five years, particularly connecting southern China with South America. The city's newly released five-year plan aims to solidify its status as a global transshipment center while actively contributing to the development of smart and eco-friendly logistics models, including water-to-water transshipments powered by electric, autonomous ships and enhanced land freight links to the Chinese mainland through cooperation with ports like Yangpu, Yantian, and Huizhou. Lee also indicated that Hong Kong would leverage more digital tools, such as the Port Community System introduced earlier this year to connect maritime, port, and logistics data, and attract more cargo to pass through the Special Administrative Region. The conference, themed \"Global Corridors, Collaboration Excellence,\" is scheduled to conclude on Thursday and is anticipated to attract global industry leaders, academics, and policymakers. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, a prominent global professional body for transport and logistics practitioners, organized the event.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said Hong Kong welcomes collaboration with global partners in the building of future transport and logistics corridors. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International Convention in Wan Chai, he pointed out that Hong Kong's cooperation with other Greater Bay Area cities was making the region one of the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hong Kong seeks collaboration with global partners for transport and logistics corridors.",
    "No logistics hub succeeds alone; Lee emphasizes cooperation with allies.",
    "Hong Kong's strategic position and infrastructure make it ideal for global corridors."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hong Kong's push for collaboration with global partners signals its recognition that logistics hubs can no longer operate in isolation, and that cooperation is key to securing its position as a future global logistics hub.",
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        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "Lee says 'no hub succeeds alone' in collaboration push",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/lee-says-no-hub-succeeds-alone-in-collaboration-push-9101435",
        "published": "2026-09-22T06:32:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}