Hong Kong positioned to link Asean, Greater Bay Area amid geopolitical shifts: John Lee

South China Morning Post Tuesday 30 June 2026, 02:02 UTC By Connor Mycroft 1 min read

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Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to connect Asean with the Greater Bay Area and build a “powerful and complementary partnership” amid a shifting geopolitical landscape, the city’s leader has said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made his remarks at the South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit 2026 on Tuesday, which also saw the launch of a new chamber of commerce for the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the city. The summit brought together government officials,...

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