Hong Kong airport expands as Trump tariffs loom

3 runways operating simultaneously reflects government's hope for higher traffic

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A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at Hong Kong International Airport on the day of the official launch of its third runway. © Reuters

KENSAKU IHARA and KENJI KAWASE, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong International Airport started fully implementing a system that allows it to simultaneously operate three runways on Thursday, with plans to expand terminals and other related facilities in a bid to meet anticipated rising demand.

But the city's expanded transportation infrastructure kicks off under a very different geopolitical environment than when it was made official in the early 2010s. This week, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap additional heavy tariffs on imports from several countries, including China.

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