Trump ally Steve Daines will be first sitting US senator to visit Hong Kong since 2019

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by William ZhengMarch 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Republican Senator Steve Daines is expected to visit Hong Kong on March 30, marking the first visit by a sitting US senator since 2019. Daines, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, will meet with American business leaders in Hong Kong. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss concerns within the American corporate community regarding mainland China and Hong Kong. Daines has been involved in US-China trade relations, holding meetings with Chinese trade officials in the past. The visit occurs as Beijing and Washington negotiate a new schedule for Trump's visit.

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