Hong Kong commerce chief to lead joint local and mainland delegation to Malaysia

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Hong Kong’s commerce chief will lead a delegation of mainland Chinese and local firms to Malaysia, highlighting increased cross-border enterprises using Hong Kong as a global stepping stone. The city is also exploring emerging markets in Africa after expanding into the Middle East and Central Asia amidst geopolitical tensions.

Hong Kong’s commerce chief is set to lead a delegation of mainland Chinese and local firms to Malaysia next week, noting that about 200 enterprises from across the border have already set up offices in the city since last year, using it as a stepping stone to go global. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah also said on Saturday that the city was eyeing emerging markets in Africa, after exploring the Middle East and Central Asia amid geopolitical tensions. Yau...