Past Events
Enhancing Uruguay-Hong Kong Ties
On 30 September, we had the privilege of hosting Federico Lage, the first Consul General of Uruguay’s Consulate General in Hong Kong, which was established in May 2025. He was warmly received by Americas Committee Chairman Mark Michelson and former Chairman Evaristo Treviño Berlanga. The two sides exchanged views on fostering trade ties between Uruguay and Hong Kong.
Consul General Lage emphasized Uruguay’s strategic importance as a trade hub for MNCs accessing South American markets. With a population of 3 million, Uruguay sustains food exports for nearly 30 million people worldwide. He identified key sectors for expanding trade and investment, including IT, R&D, life sciences, energy transition, agriculture, and F&B.
Consul General Lage also underscored the country’s dedication to sustainability, noting that nearly 100% of its electricity is generated from renewable sources. Uruguay is also one of the few countries with a mandatory electronic livestock traceability system, reflecting its commitment to agricultural excellence and transparency.
2025/09/30
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Exploring Hunan’s Creative Pulse
Study Missions
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.
2025/09/18
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Strengthening Bonds with Canada
Charles Edwin Reeves, Consul General of Canada in Hong Kong, updated members on Canada’s trade and economic developments at the Americas Committee meeting on 18 September.
He said Hong Kong was the second-largest Canadian community overseas, and emphasized the deep historical, personal and business ties between the two economies. Consul General Reeves also covered various topics, including investment and business prospects in sectors such as technology, wine, retail, education and start-ups, as well as the upcoming 2026 renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
During the same meeting, Mark C Michelson was re-elected Chairman, while Susana Muñoz Enríquez, Simon Chan and Yazdi Parekh were re-elected Vice Chairmen.
2025/09/18
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HKGCC X Italian Chamber – Cheers!
It was a full house for the joint HKGCC and Italian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)’s Happy Hour in Central on 17 September. HKGCC Europe Committee Vice Chairman Stratos Pourzitakis, and ICC President Davide De Rosa welcomed members and raised a toast with HKGCC CEO Patrick Yeung and ICC General Manager Caterina Bernardini de Pace for continued strong business and cultural ties between Hong Kong and Italy.
HKGCC regularly holds awesome happy hours, offering a relaxed atmosphere for networking and meeting friends new and old. Keep an eye on our website for details of our next networking event.
2025/09/17
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The Evolution of Rail Technology
At the committee meeting on 17 September, H K Chan, Chief of Operations Engineering Services & Innovation at MTR Corporation shared with members on the latest development of MTR’s automation and safety system to enhance safety, optimize maintenance and improve overall passenger experience.
Chan shared insights into the company’s innovations, including the adoption of multiple e-payment systems and predictive real-time passenger information to enhance trip planning. He also highlighted the Performance & Health Monitoring System, which supports train maintenance and passenger safety, along with the exploration of alternative energy solutions and energy saving mechanisms to meet ESG targets.
2025/09/17
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