Politics8/28/2025Bloomberg

HK Official Skips Crypto Event to Avoid Eric Trump, SCMP Says

HK Official Skips Crypto Event to Avoid Eric Trump, SCMP Says

Hong Kong officials have reportedly decided to skip a Bitcoin Asia conference in the city to avoid interacting with Eric Trump, the son of former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the South China Morning Post, a Hong Kong official and a lawmaker were advised against engaging with Eric Trump at the event. The decision to withdraw from the conference appears to be a precautionary measure, as the officials likely wanted to avoid any potential political complications or controversies that could arise from their participation. The article does not provide further details on the reasons behind the advice or the specific concerns that led to the officials' withdrawal. However, it highlights the sensitivity surrounding interactions between Hong Kong authorities and members of the Trump family, given the complex geopolitical dynamics and the former president's fraught relationship with China.

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