 | | Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan, China Committee Vice Chairman Neo Wang and members welcomed the delegation led by Wang Wenxu, the Director of Zhejiang United Front Work Department on 4 November.
Zhejiang Province has maintained steady economic growth, with its GDP reaching RMB 6.8 trillion in the third quarter, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.7%. This reflects the province’s strong innovation momentum and high level of openness. Currently, there are over 3,000 Zhejiang enterprises operating in Hong Kong, and the annual trade volume between the two regions has reached USD 8.82 billion. Wang particularly emphasized that many Zhejiang enterprises are actively leveraging Hong Kong as an international platform to expand into global markets and advance their internationalization strategies, underscoring the close economic and trade ties between Zhejiang and Hong Kong.
Chan also noted that the Chamber’s Young Executives’ Club could explore collaboration with the Zhejiang Young Entrepreneurs Association, with the aim of jointly supporting youth development and providing greater opportunities for exchange and growth among young people in both regions.
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 | | The China Committee’s visit to Changsha on 18-19 September spotlighted Hunan’s thriving cultural and creative industries.
Led by Chairman Felix Lee and Vice Chairman Edmond Yew, the delegation experienced the city's creative energy firsthand, from touring the production base of popular tea brand Chayan Yuese to exploring the Malanshan Video Cultural and Creative Industrial Park. The group also visited the production centre of the hit Chinese variety show “Call Me by Fire” and the cutting-edge NetEase (Changsha) Digital Industry Centre.
In high-level discussions with Shen Yumou, Director, and Liu Suyue, Deputy Director of the Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce; Zheng Ping, Vice Mayor of Changsha; and Yang Aiyun, President of Hunan CCPIT, the delegation was given detailed updates on the province’s latest economic developments.
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 | | Nansha is poised to become the next major financial hub in the GBA. At the China Committee meeting on 12 September, members learnt about the “Nansha 30 Financial Measures,” a groundbreaking policy framework introduced in May 2025 by the People’s Bank of China and other Central Government bodies.
Duncan Chiu, Chief Representative of the Nansha Hong Kong Service Centre, and Chen Ziwei, from the State-owned Assets Supervision Bureau of Guangzhou Nansha Economic-Technological Development Zone, explained that the initiative aims to establish Nansha as a pivotal financial centre in the GBA.
The focus is on seven main sectors, including innovation, advanced manufacturing, the digital economy and cross-border finance. Key features include facilitating cross-border capital flows, expanding green and shipping finance, and creating more adaptable regulatory mechanisms to support innovation.
Substantial incentives accompany the plan, including a preferential 15% corporate income tax rate and personal income tax benefits. For instance, Hong Kong and Macao residents working in Nansha are exempt from paying personal income tax on the portion of earnings that exceed what they would pay in their home regions.
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 | | Han Gang, Vice President of Luzhou Bank Co., Ltd. and Party Committee Member, visited the chamber on 11 September to promote the bank’s development and internationalization goals.
During a fruitful exchange with Petrina Tam, Convenor of the GBA Working Group, and Neo Wang, Vice-Chairman of the China Committee, topics discussed included foreign exchange transactions, financial bond investments, as well as fintech and innovation.
Founded in 1997, Luzhou Bank is a state-owned enterprise under the jurisdiction of Luzhou City and is the second-largest listed bank in Sichuan Province. It was listed in Hong Kong in 2018. Han introduced the bank’s capabilities in digital finance, risk management, and business scale.
Highlighting Hong Kong's strengths as a major global financial centre, with mature financial markets, diverse product offerings and international financial talent, Han said he aimed to utilize these advantages to energize the bank's business growth.
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 | | Li Zhijun, Deputy Director of the Administrative Committee of Suzhou New District, met with China Committee Vice Chairman Neo Wang on 10 September to explore potential collaboration.
Suzhou New District (SND), one of China’s first national ecological industry demonstration zones, has an industrial output value surpassing RMB 340 billion. Li explained that SND has built strong sectors, including new high-end equipment manufacturing, photonics and integrated circuits, medical devices, and health-related industries. Over 2,000 foreign-invested companies have set up operations in the district, boosting economic activity.
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 | | Wang Qi, Chairman of the Chamber of Tianfu New Area, Sichuan, visited the Chamber on 9 September to discuss strengthening cooperation with Hong Kong. China Committee Chairman Felix Lee and members welcomed the delegation.
Tianfu New Area was officially approved in 2014 as the 11th national-level new area, serving as a key region in both the Belt & Road Initiative and the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Wang highlighted its significant locational advantages and growth potential, noting that GDP has exceeded RMB 500 billion, with 122 Fortune Global 500 companies establishing a presence there.
She expressed hope for deeper exchanges between Sichuan and Hong Kong to promote regional integration and sustainable development.
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 | | This year’s China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) buzzed with energy, drawing participants from over 120 countries from 8-11 September to explore exhibitions presented by 51 nations and regions, including Hong Kong.
It was a great opportunity for the Chamber’s delegation to Xiamen, led by our Americas Committee Vice Chairman Susana Muñoz Enríquez, to explore new partnerships and potential opportunities.
This year, the fair featured the United Kingdom as its guest country of honour, with over 100 British companies showcasing their potential across five major industries.
Chamber members also joined over 200 international guests and enterprises at a networking dinner, where Xiamen’s Vice Mayor, Zhuang Rongliang, spoke about CIFIT’s longstanding role as a premier platform for showcasing investment environments and fostering bilateral investment.
A highlight of the trip was a productive meeting with Huang Anjie, Vice Chairman of CCPIT Xiamen, where the two sides discussed potential avenues for collaboration.
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 | | From AI-powered smart cities to Cloud-driven healthcare, it was exciting to glimpse China’s thriving and innovative tech scene during an exclusive visit to the Tencent headquarters in Shenzhen on 29 August.
The delegation was led by China Committee Chairman Dr. Felix Lee, Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung and Petrina Tam, Convenor of the GBA Working Group.
After exploring the Exhibition Hall, Alex Ng, President of Tencent Healthcare, discussed how Tencent Cloud is revolutionizing the healthcare sector with cutting-edge digital solutions. Jet Li, Head of Ecosystem Partnership & Channel Business, then shared insights into Tencent Cloud’s strategy in Hong Kong and Macau. Members also enjoyed live demos of advanced AI technologies – from digital humans to palm recognition. The visit offered a rare peek into Tencent’s culture of innovation, opening doors for future cross-border collaboration.
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 | | We were honoured to host an exclusive evening of networking and intellectual exchange with the distinguished alumni of the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, on 29 July.
China Committee Chairman Dr. Felix Lee and Vice Chairman Edmond Yew warmly welcomed the guests, including Chamber members, entrepreneurs and professionals from various industries, who engaged in lively discussions over drinks and canapés.
Big thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a memorable night!
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 | | Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan, CEO Patrick Yeung, General Committee member Wilson Kwong and China Committee Chairman Felix Lee led a delegation to the CISCE from 15 to 16 July. The expo featured six major supply chain sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Smart Vehicles, Digital Technology, Healthy Living and Green Agriculture, and a Supply Chain Services Exhibition Area.
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