Hong Kong chief exec ends Kazakhstan visit, 43 deals

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has concluded a visit to Kazakhstan, leading the largest overseas delegation of officials and business leaders since taking office, with the aim of strengthening economic ties between Hong Kong, mainland China, and Central Asia. The delegation, comprising over 70 representatives from sectors including finance, logistics, technology, and mining, secured dozens of partnership agreements during the trip.

During meetings with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other senior officials, both sides expressed confidence that the visit would open new opportunities for cooperation. Tokayev stated the event would give further impetus to the development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong, and more broadly, between Kazakhstan and China. Lee highlighted that 43 memoranda of understanding and agreements were concluded with Kazakh companies and organizations, spanning aviation, finance, trade, innovation, and green development.

A key focus of the visit was positioning Hong Kong as a bridge for businesses. Officials emphasized Hong Kong's role as a superconnector, leveraging its common law system and financial expertise to help mainland...