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Hong Kong Minister Cancels US Trip Last Minute

1/6/2026

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Hong Kong's innovation and technology minister Sun Dong canceled his planned trip to the United States hours after the itinerary was announced.
The government did not provide a reason, and an insider said Sun Dong had not boarded his flight.
The government says it regularly assesses overseas visits, and that review led to Sun Dong's trip cancellation.

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Hong Kong's innovation and technology minister Sun Dong canceled his planned trip to the United States hours after the itinerary was announced.
The government did not provide a reason, and an insider said Sun Dong had not boarded his flight.
The government says it regularly assesses overseas visits, and that review led to Sun Dong's trip cancellation.