China’s prime minister praises Hong Kong leader for reviving economy

Hong Kong chief executive John Lee is on his first visit to Beijing (Vernon Yuen/AP)

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang praised the Hong Kong government’s efforts to revitalise the economy as it rolls back Covid-19 restrictions, in a meeting with the territory’s leader in Beijing on Thursday.

Hong Kong chief executive John Lee is on his first trip to the capital to deliver an annual year-end report to leaders.