In a world where trade routes are being redrawn by geopolitical pressure, Hong Kong and Kazakhstan are quietly constructing a new corridor — one built on the exchange of capital for geography, and manufacturing expertise for raw materials. At the inaugural China Conference: Central Asia 2026, officials confirmed that deals struck during Chief Executive John Lee's June delegation are already taking root, with Hong Kong firms beginning to process Kazakhstani resources destined for European markets. The partnership, anchored by $1.65 billion in signed agreements and deepened by $785 million in fr