TOKYO -- As U.S. President Donald Trump was courting allies in the Middle East last week, Hong Kong sent a high-level delegation that included mainland business leaders to the region to deepen ties.
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee meets with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Qatar on May 11. Three days later, the Emir hosted U.S. President Donald Trump. (Hong Kong Government website)
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