Beyond Paper Promises: The Next Step for Hong Kong Central Asia Economic Ties The recent visit by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka chiu to Central Asia has generated diplomatic enthusiasm, but it's time to move beyond ink on paper agreements and translate them into real world projects.
At the South China Morning Post's China Conference: Central Asia 2026 in Kazakhstan's capital Astana, government officials and business leaders gathered to discuss cooperation potential.
Hong Kong's Commissioner for Belt and Road, Nicholas Ho Lik chi, noted that since Lee's visit in June, inquiries from Kazakh companies and organizations wanting to use Hong Kong as a hub for finance and trade have increased significantly.