Eric Chan Kwok-Ki Engages with UK Government as Ties with Hong Kong Reassessed
Strengthening Hong Kong-UK Relations
A senior official from the United Kingdom is in Hong Kong to engage with government leaders, marking a potential thaw in strained relations.
Catherine West's Visit
Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West is spearheading efforts to discuss areas of cooperation, reflecting the UK government's commitment to a strategic partnership with China.
- Meetings scheduled with key officials like Eric Chan Kwok-Ki and Paul Chan Mo-po.
- Focus on addressing contentions including the national security law.
Political Context
With recent high-profile visits from UK officials, there is renewed attention on the challenges and opportunities in Hong Kong.
- Prior visits by Dominic Johnson highlighted the UK's interest in rekindling connections.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised a full auditing of UK-China relations, indicating commitment to addressing past grievances.
Challenges Ahead
Political disagreements linger, particularly concerning Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and the UK government's response to the national security law.
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