Lam courts Davos elite with dim sum, as Hong Kong scrambles to contain virus

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam is seen on a monitor taking part in a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. A preliminary test on a traveller from Wuhan China shows a positive result on the coronavirus in Hong Kong and Lam is rushing back to Hong Kong to handle the matter. - AFP

DAVOS: With dim sum, cocktails and gold chocolate coins, Hong Kong wrapped up its Davos charm offensive confident the financial hub is back on track, even as officials fly home to tackle a deadly flu-like virus.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam arrives back to Hong Kong on Saturday, the first day of the Year of the Rat, to face with what could be a perfect storm - an outbreak of coronavirus, lingering protests and an economic downturn.