Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, has launched a two-day visit focused on inspecting housing, technology, and urban development projects.

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs began a two-day visit on Tuesday with inspections of key projects across the city, focusing on housing, technology and Northern Metropolis developments. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, kicked off his study tour with a briefing led by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, attended by Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and selected members of the establishment, including the city’s property...