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Hong Kong positions itself as a global gateway for Belt and Road Initiative

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has emphasized the city's role as a crucial link between mainland China and the rest of the world, particularly for Belt and Road Initiative economies. Speaking at the Belt and Road Summit, Lee highlighted Hong Kong's function as a "two-way springboard" for both domestic enterprises expanding globally and international firms entering the mainland market. The summit facilitated over 60 agreements and memorandums of understanding, with a total project value exceeding US$3 billion, underscoring Hong Kong's importance in connecting capital, talent, and businesses. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Hong Kong a ‘2-way springboard’ between mainland China and world: John Lee

    Hong Kong will continue to serve as a gateway linking belt and road economies with mainland China and global markets, the chief executive has said, underscoring the city’s role in bringing together capital, talent and businesses to advance the national initiative. Speaking at the…