Facing increasing scrutiny from the West over its governance, Hong Kong is intensifying efforts to build ties with developing economies, particularly in Southeast Asia and along China's Belt and Road Initiative.
HONG KONG – Hong Kong has intensified efforts to carve out international space for itself, especially among developing economies , as it increasingly comes under fire from the West for its governance.
Separately, Britain on Sept 12 said in a parliamentary report on Hong Kong that the city had prioritised national security over the freedoms and rights of its residents. Dr Chan described Hong Kong’s approach as a form of “paradiplomacy” centred around global economic engagement. Paradiplomacy refers to the involvement of non-central governments and organisations in conducting international relations.China’s central government conducts foreign affairs relating to Hong Kong. As a special administrative region, however, Hong Kong has the autonomy to handle certain external affairs on its own, including trade, finance, tourism, culture and sports.
A Hong Kong-Asean Summit on Sept 13 heard speeches delivered by Datuk Seri Zafrul, Lao Deputy Finance Minister Phouthanouphet Saysombath and Cambodian Secretary of State for Tourism Prak Phannara.In July, Mr Lee visited Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam on a trip that yielded 55 memorandums of understanding in areas including finance, culture and education.
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