Roundup: Foreign officials, diplomats eye closer ties with Hong Kong as gateway to Asia

HONG KONG, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's socio-economic achievements are inspiring, and the city is expected to play a bigger role as the "gateway" to Asia, including the promising Chinese mainland market, a delegation of visiting foreign government officials and diplomats said on Wednesday.

"It's always fascinating to come to this vibrant city, Asia's global city and the meeting place of the East and the West