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John Lee vows ‘prudent’ use of power to define national security offences
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to exercise prudence and seriousness when defining national security offences under newly proposed legislation, dismissing concerns about a centralisation of power and stressing that the process often involves “state players” and highly sensitive information. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday that the subsidiary legislation, which introduces a classification mechanism for “other offences endangering national security” under the city’s...
Hong Kong leader defends tougher civil service appraisal system amid backlash
Hong Kong leader defends tougher civil service appraisal system amid backlash Chief Executive John Lee says system aims to boost accountability and public trust, but unions warn of risks to morale and integrity A more rigorous appraisal system for Hong Kong’s civil servants aims to bolster public trust and support, but adjustment to the changes will take time, the city’s leader has said. Facing backlash from unions, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the government would...
Make use of Hong Kong’s advantages, John Lee urges Kazakhstan leaders, companies
Make use of Hong Kong’s advantages, John Lee urges Kazakhstan leaders, companies Lee meets President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as delegation seals wide range of partnership deals on first day of Central Asia trip Lee began his five-day trip on Monday by discussing ways to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties with Kazakhstan, meeting President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as well as Serik Zhumangarin, the deputy prime minister and national economy minister, separately. The chief...
Hong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally, John Lee says
Hong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally , John Lee says City leader invites Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to be keynote speaker at coming Belt and Road Summit to be held in Hong Kong in September Hong Kong serves as an ideal platform to help Uzbek enterprises expand through its world-class professional services and international business environment, the city’s leader has told the Central Asian country’s prime minister as he wrapped up a five-day regional...
Hong Kong to begin consultation on ‘historic’ first 5-year plan on June 15
Hong Kong will launch a two-month public consultation on Monday on its first five-year blueprint to align the city’s development with the national plan, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has announced. Lee said on Tuesday the consultation would begin on June 15, marking what he described as a historic milestone for the city. “The formulation of Hong Kong’s first five-year plan is a historic step and is of great significance,” he said.
Hong Kong well placed to help Central Asia grow yuan trade, leading banker says
Hong Kong has the “most complete renminbi financial ecosystem” and is well placed to serve as a hub for Central Asian countries seeking to expand the currency’s use in trade and investment, according to a veteran banker. Stephen Chan Man, deputy chief executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong), also said on Thursday that the high-level delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu next month to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan was an opportunity to deepen financial ties with the region under a...
More Hong Kong tourists drawn to ‘mysterious’ Central Asia, travel agencies say
More Hong Kong tourists drawn to ‘mysterious’ Central Asia, travel agencies say Tour operators are linking up with mainland Chinese who have settled in region, giving city residents new ways to explore unconventional destinations The mystique of Central Asia and its deepening business ties with mainland China have prompted more Hongkongers to choose the region for holidays, according to travel agency heads. They were also optimistic that Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s high-level visit to...
Hong Kong wants to be a bridge between Central Asia and Chinese businesses
High-level Hong Kong delegation visited Kazakhstan and offered new partnership in several economy sectors including professional services for companies attempting to enter respective markets. Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee visited Kazakhstan with the largest delegation he has led on any foreign trip — 75 officials and entrepreneurs representing logistics, green energy, mining, technology and education — as China's trade with Central Asia grew 12% year on year. Kazakhstan's President...
Hong Kong and Uzbekistan press ahead with reciprocal 30-day visa-free agreement
Hong Kong and Uzbekistan press ahead with reciprocal 30-day visa-free agreement Governments begin talks on reciprocal deal to extend visa-free stays to 30 days and boost trade, tourism and regional ties Hong Kong and Uzbekistan have begun talks on a reciprocal agreement that would allow visitors from both sides visa-free access for up to 30 days. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu arrived in Tashkent from Kazakhstan on Wednesday evening and met Uzbekistan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Bakhtiyor...
Hong Kong to relaunch direct flights to Kazakhstan’s Almaty in first quarter of 2027
Hong Kong will relaunch direct flights with Almaty in Kazakhstan in the first quarter of next year, the city’s leader has announced in a breakthrough which businesses have said will be essential for easing travel and strengthening ties with Central Asia. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, who is leading a high-powered delegation to the region, also said on Tuesday that the city would start deliberations with Kazakhstani authorities to reach a Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation...