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Zhang Yong Appointed Deputy Director in Hong Kong

12/31/2025

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Zhang Yong, formerly executive vice-president of Cosco Shipping Group, is appointed deputy director of the central government's liaison office in Hong Kong.
He replaces Qi Bin.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security announced the appointment.
Beijing opposes CK Hutchison's plan to sell 80% of port assets to a Western group, citing Cosco's role as a key investor in CK Hutchison Holdings' port-stakes consortium for acquiring global port stakes.

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Zhang Yong, formerly executive vice-president of Cosco Shipping Group, is appointed deputy director of the central government's liaison office in Hong Kong.
He replaces Qi Bin.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security announced the appointment.
Beijing opposes CK Hutchison's plan to sell 80% of port assets to a Western group, citing Cosco's role as a key investor in CK Hutchison Holdings' port-stakes consortium for acquiring global port stakes.