De Sole's role as Tom Ford protector, ambassador and chief strategist keeps him on the road, jetting to Hong Kong or Milan from the tiny four-gate Hilton Head airport.

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We should be wary of assuming that the offshore trade in renminbi out of Hong Kong is the first step on the road to the yuan as a major global currency, with the City taking a big piece of the action.

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And do not miss the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, Flower Market Road or the Hong Kong skyline view from Inakaya restaurant on the 101st floor of the International Commerce Centre (acrophobics need not apply).

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