Hong Kong police announced on June 28 that preparations are underway for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s “possible” visit next month to mark the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover from Britain to China.
Hong Kong Assistant Police Commissioner Lui Kam-ho told reporters at a press conference that Xi will attend a series of official events in person, including the inauguration of Hong Kong’s next leader, John Lee, on July 1.
However, Beijing has not confirmed Xi’s trip to Hong Kong.
It’s been five years since Xi last visited the city, and it would be his first trip out of mainland China since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold about two and a half years ago. Xi’s last overseas trip was made in January 2020 when he visited Burma (commonly known as Myanmar)….