Speaking at a widely anticipated investment summit, the city’s chief executive said that it was “opening once again” for international business after more than two and a half years of arduous pandemic restrictions
Hong Kong leader John Lee sought to drum up confidence in the city’s future as a global financial hub on Wednesday, as he welcomed some of Wall Street’s top executives to its biggest international event in years. Speaking at a widely anticipated investment summit, with more than 200 participants from 20 countries, the city’s chief executive said that it was “opening once again” for international business after more than two and a half years of arduous pandemic restrictions.
” Lee also sought to reassure executives that Hong Kong would maintain its role as an international hub distinguished from mainland China, saying that central government officials had outlined their support for the city retaining its unique position as a gateway between East and West. China’s latest five-year plan includes goals to reinforce the city’s role as an international trade, financial, shipping and aviation center, Lee said. “The worst is behind us.
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