Hong Kong’s finance chief has called for deeper cooperation and dialogue with Europe despite disagreements on some issues, saying such engagement is crucial amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.Writing in his weekly blog on Sunday after a five-day trip to France, Belgium and Switzerland, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said European political and business leaders were increasingly seeking strategic autonomy, diversified partnerships and stronger economic resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and rising unilateralism.“We see pragmatic opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between Hong Kong and Europe in areas including trade, investment and innovation and technology,” Chan wrote.
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SUN · 2026-05-24 · 09:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0524-78801
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Hong Kong’s Paul Chan urges closer Europe ties, dialogue to work out differences
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, has advocated for enhanced cooperation and dialogue with Europe following a five-day trip to France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Chan stated that such engagement is vital given increasing geopolitical uncertainty and Europe's growing desire for strategic autonomy and economic resilience.
Wynna WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-24 · 09:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, has advocated for enhanced cooperation and dialogue with Europe following a five-day trip to France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Chan stated that such engagement is vital given increasing geopolitical uncertainty and Europe's growing desire for strategic autonomy and economic resilience. He identified pragmatic opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration between Hong Kong and Europe in sectors such as trade, investment, and innovation. Chan emphasized that despite disagreements on certain issues, dialogue is essential for navigating these complex times.
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Engagement is crucial amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.
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There are pragmatic opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between Hong Kong and Europe in trade, investment, and innovation and technology.
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European leaders are increasingly seeking strategic autonomy, diversified partnerships, and stronger economic resilience.
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Hong Kong's finance chief urged deeper cooperation and dialogue with Europe.
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