Hong Kong doubles down on Middle East trade despite risks, Lee says
By Yonnex Li ( June 25, 2025, 05:51 GMT | Insight) -- Hong Kong will accelerate rather than retreat from its Middle East economic partnerships despite ongoing regional tensions, Chief Executive John Lee said, positioning the city as a safe harbor amid geopolitical turbulence. The city has been diversifying its economic ties beyond traditional markets to counter the impact of US-China trade frictions.Hong Kong will accelerate rather than retreat from its Middle East economic partnerships despite ongoing regional tensions, Chief Executive John Lee said, positioning the city as a safe harbor amid geopolitical turbulence....
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