How Xinjiang Offers Hong Kong a Bridge to Central Asia — and What the Risks Are As China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) continues to reshape global economic landscapes, a lesser known player has emerged as a crucial link connecting Hong Kong to Central Asia: the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
While Western sanctions have cast a shadow over this relationship, analysts argue that Xinjiang's strategic location and growing connectivity can be a game changer for Hong Kong businesses seeking to expand into new markets.
At first glance, the idea of Xinjiang as a bridge between Hong Kong and Central Asia may seem far fetched, given the controversy surrounding alleged human rights abuses against ethnic minority groups.