Hong Kong Looks to Key Role in China New Silk Road

Hong Kong leaders say they want their city to play a vital role in China’s plan for a 21st century new Silk Road over land and sea, linking Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. In an interview with VOA this week, Regina Ip, legislator and chair of the Beijing friendly New People’s Party, said Hong Kong’s ties to mainland China and it’s neighbors make it an ideal gateway for the Silk Road strategy. “We have a lot of overseas Chinese associations in Hong Kong. You know in the...

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