China adds finance-economy and social affairs bureaus to top Hong Kong-Macau body amid Beijing's administrative upgrade
Economy and finance bureau and social work bureau will be added to new Central Hong Kong and Macau Works Office (CHKMWO).
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Economy and finance bureau and social work bureau will be added to new Central Hong Kong and Macau Works Office (CHKMWO).
Political powerlessness fuelled 2019’s social unrest. Sweeping political changes since then have left Hongkongers disengaged, and deep trust issues remain. The authorities must work on re-engaging the electorate.
Party chairman Lo Kin-hei declines to reveal names of hopefuls, citing concerns over triggering electoral expenses prematurely under current rules.
Assistant Secretary for International Finance Brent Neiman held engagements in Hong Kong, US Treasury Department says.
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