36 h. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee starts Gulf visit, meets Emir of Qatar, prime minister

Chief Executive John Lee also visits Qatar Investment Authority, which manages the country’s US$526 billion sovereign wealth fund.

Politics

36 h. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee starts Gulf visit, reveals host of deals to be signed

City leader says deals will cover trade and investment promotion, financial services, innovation and technology, and cultural tourism.

Politics

6 d. ago Make all tourists welcome, John Lee tells Hongkongers after surge in budget tours

‘There will be high-end travellers and there will also be non-high-end travellers, but we must look at tourism as a whole,’ city leader says.

Politics

6 d. ago John Lee to lead Hong Kong, mainland delegation to Qatar, Kuwait on Saturday

City leader’s second visit to Middle East after 2023 trip to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to drive more business and people-to-people ties.

Politics

9 d. ago Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar, accusing it of ‘playing both sides’ in talks with Hamas.

Politics

2 w. ago Hong Kong can help mainland firms ‘break through’ US trade barriers: John Lee

City leader tells Ningbo forum that Hong Kong poised to expand role in providing supply chain services to reach new markets.

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2 w. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee in Hangzhou to boost tech and economic ties

Cooperation agreements will cover technological innovation, housing, economic and trade partnerships, as well as youth development initiatives.

Economics

3 w. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee to visit Zhejiang’s powerhouse cities to strengthen ties

Chief executive’s delegation will visit Hangzhou and Ningbo to set up ‘specific cooperation mechanism’ with mainland Chinese province.

Politics

3 w. ago Hang Seng Bank promotes son of Hong Kong leader John Lee in China

The management changes in the bank’s mainland unit come at a critical time amid the US tariff campaign, a broker says.

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3 w. ago Trade war won’t impact Hong Kong’s role as global hub for commerce: John Lee

City leader tells summit with 800 tourism sector leaders that Hong Kong remains dedicated to free and open trade.

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