How Hong Kong’s strengths can help unlock Central Asia’s potential

Hong Kong has taken a monumental step forward in expanding its global economic footprint. Last week, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, leading a high-level business delegation, wrapped up a successful five-day mission to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This historic visit – marking the first time the chief executive has led a mission to Central Asia – yielded 96 cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding valued at more than US$1.65 billion. The exceptional results signal a major pivot...

By Eliza C. H. Chan