96 deals signed, flights planned: what’s next for Hong Kong and Central Asia?

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Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu concluded a visit to Central Asia with nearly 100 partnership agreements aimed at enhancing business ties between local, mainland Chinese, and Central Asian entities. The trip also saw plans to revive direct flights to the region, though challenges remain for effective follow-up and realisation of these initiatives.

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has wrapped up his visit to Central Asia after meeting high-level leaders and sealing nearly 100 partnership agreements aimed at opening the “big door” for local and mainland Chinese businesses. While reviving direct flights to the region was considered a big win from the trip, observers noted that the real challenges lay ahead as authorities and different parties must take necessary follow-up actions to realise the gains. Local authorities and businesses signed...