One key message repeated throughout meetings was the assurance that the central government will support the city, with more preferential policies on the way.
Veteran China watchers also say former diplomat’s move to Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office may be used to cultivate ties with Middle East, Central Asian countries.
Beijing will require both Hong Kong and Macau to deliver ‘more substantial’ results in key areas as a result of the visits becoming ‘more institutionalised’, observers say.
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