Central Asia visit has cemented Hong Kong’s position as a superconnector

If any evidence was needed of the boundless potential of new partnerships with Central Asia, the success of last week’s high-powered business delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan has uncovered it.

Led by city leader John Lee Ka-chiu and including mainland entrepreneurs, it has showcased Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a global financial hub and bridge to mainland China.
Success is not just measured in the number and value of deals.

A highlight of the five-day trip has been instant mutual...