Chief Executive Highlights Hong Kong's Role in Strengthening Central Asia-China Economic Ties at South China Morning Post China Conference
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee spoke at a conference regarding the strengthening of economic ties between China and Central Asia. He emphasized the role of the Belt and Road Initiative in fostering trade and logistics growth in the region.
Why it matters
The speech underscores Hong Kong's strategic role as a financial hub connecting China's economic interests with Central Asian markets.
Speech by CE at South China Morning Post China Conference: Central Asia 2026
Following is a video speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the South China Morning Post China Conference: Central Asia 2026 today (September 7):
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, Photo source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Mr Renat Bekturov (Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre), Ambassador Han Chunlin (Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of Chinato the Republic of Kazakhstan), Ms Tammy Tam (Publisher of the South China Morning Post), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Hello from Hong Kong. I am pleased to join you today, virtually, at the China Conference: Central Asia 2026 cohosted by the South China Morning Post and the Astana International Financial Centre. It's indeed a pleasure to speak, once again, to our friends in Kazakhstan, shortly after my visit to your beautiful country this June.
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