- Hong Kong's finance official Christopher Hui is set to visit the UK in April, the territory's first ministerial-level trip to the country in 3 years.
- The trip comes as part of a global charm offensive by Hong Kong to restore business ties after lifting pandemic restrictions.
- UK business has become increasingly concerned about rhetoric from British politicians about China, fearing it will endanger trade ties.
- UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak seeks a thaw in UK-China trade relations, taking a more flexible approach than his predecessors.
- Chinese authorities are also attempting to lure back foreign businesses to the Greater Bay Area, a ring of mainland cities surrounding Hong Kong.
Hong Kong to make first ministerial visit to UK in 3 years
Post-Covid charm offensive comes as Rishi Sunak seeks thaw in trade relations with China
Primrose Riordan
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