Hong Kong will hold more high-profile events catering to foreign investors and travellers, leader John Lee promises

Chief Executive John Lee also confirms he will fly to Thailand next month on his first overseas trip since taking office in July

Lee speaks to gathering of around 1,000 members of the British Chamber of Commerce ahead of his maiden policy address next week

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Hong Kong has to maintain its “0+3” arrangement for arrivals, the city’s leader says. Photo: Jelly Tse

Published: 11:00pm, 12 Oct 2022Updated: 11:43pm, 12 Oct 2022

More high-profile events catering to foreign investors and travellers will be held, Hong Kong’s leader has promised, with measures to attract and retain talent from abroad as well as build stronger connections with mainland China to be announced next week in his maiden policy address.

Speaking to a gathering of around 1,000 members of the British Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also confirmed he would fly to Thailand next month on his first overseas trip since taking office in July.

Chief Executive John Lee addresses a summit organised by the British Chamber of Commerce. Photo: Handout

“I have, on various occasions, said that it’s time we [begin] to tell the world, loud and clear, the compelling stories of Hong Kong,” he said, highlighting opportunities in the city and his cautious easing of Covid-19 restrictions for arrivals.

“Next month, I’ll be doing that when I travel to Bangkok, Thailand, on my first overseas visit since taking up my office.

“I will be there for this year’s Apec economic leaders’ meeting and to reaffirm our commitment to promoting international connectivity and cooperation.”

Lee was referring to a meeting on November 18 and 19 of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, which promotes trade and investment liberalisation among 21 member economies.