Chinese President Xi Jinping is to speak at the Boao Forum in Asia on 8 may where he is expected to announce plans to create free - trade ports along China 's coastline , as previously hinted in 2007 . This move would allow greater maritime security . It could also undermine Hong Kong 's reputation as a link between China and the rest of the world .
Chinese President Xi Jinping is to speak at the Boao Forum in Asia on 8 April where he is expected to announce plans to create free-trade ports along China's coast, as previously hinted in October. This move would allow greater market access. It could also undermine Hong Kong's position as a link between China and the rest of the world.