Hong Kong has signed nearly 100 agreements with Central Asian nations during a high-level visit, aiming to boost business opportunities. The revival of direct flights was a key achievement, though successful implementation faces future challenges.

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has wrapped up his visit to Central Asia after meeting high-level leaders and sealing nearly 100 partnership agreements aimed at opening the “big door” for local and mainland Chinese businesses. While reviving direct flights to the region was considered a big win from the trip, observers noted that the real challenges lay ahead as authorities and different parties must take necessary follow-up actions to realise the gains. Local authorities and businesses signed...