The Government has officially appointed Denis Yip as Commissioner for Belt & Road following an open recruitment exercise.

Mr Yip has worked in Hong Kong, Beijing, Guangzhou, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo, and served in senior positions at EMC, Digital China Holdings and the Fujian Start Group.

Secretary for the Civil Service Joshua Law said: “Mr Yip possesses extensive business management experience and international exposure.

“I am confident that he will lead the Belt & Road Office and promote connections with relevant sectors in taking forward Hong Kong's full participation in the Belt & Road Initiative.”

Mr Yip will assume office on June 24.