Hong Kong will redevelop 3 towers in Wan Chai into convention centre: city leader

Hong Kong will redevelop 3 towers in Wan Chai into convention centre: city leader

[South China Morning Post] - 01/14/2025

John Lee also reaffirms pledge to spend an average of HK$90 billion per year on public works.



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