HONG KONG -- Hong Kong is pursuing closer ties with the Middle East while hosting a Belt and Road Initiative summit this week, as the West turns its back on the Chinese territory due to crackdowns on pro-democracy activities.
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Hong Kong uses Belt and Road summit to kindle Middle East ties
Territory follows Beijing in seeking new friends amid chilly relations with West
The Belt and Road summit in Hong Kong includes booths encouraging activity in the Middle East. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
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