UK move to prosecute 3 for allegedly spying for Hong Kong will sour ties between Britain and China, experts say scmp.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from scmp.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
With US-sanctioned leader unable to attend, finance chief went in his place, allowing city to show dignity in face of US derision and its keenness to repair ties, experts say.
Exco convenor Regina Ip says arrangement ensures Hong Kong has a seat at the leaders’ meeting without drawing reference again to all the stigma attached to thee sanctions.
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu or his ministers have gone on 13 overseas visits in the seven months since he took office, mainly to countries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.