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Hong Kong seeks realistic US re-engagement amid geopolitical tensions

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Hong Kong must adopt a pragmatic approach when seeking to improve its relationship with the United States, acknowledging that geopolitical tensions and domestic political pressures will likely limit any significant improvements. While the US recently lifted some Hong Kong-related sanctions, this move is seen by some as a step towards stabilizing bilateral relations, while others view it as a minor adjustment within a broader trend of controlled decoupling, particularly concerning technology. Hong Kong is described as a 'football' in the context of US-China competition, with its transformations being used by US officials to criticize China's technological self-sufficiency. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Y. S. Wong ·

    Hong Kong must be realistic and flexible in re-engaging with the US

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