Chief Economist of the Department of Commerce of Jilin Province, Xu Dechen visited the Chamber
Xu Dechen, Chief Economist of the Department of Commerce of Jilin Province, visited the Chamber on 29 April. He was welcomed by Felix Lee, Chairman of the China Committee.
Xu briefed the Chamber on the upcoming visit to Hong Kong by the Secretary of the Jilin Provincial Committee of the CPC, the first in over a decade. He also invited Chamber members to attend the Jilin–Hong Kong Economic and Trade Cooperation and Changbai Mountain Ginseng Promotion Seminar next month.
In addition, Xu delivered a personal invitation to the Chamber for the 15th China–Northeast Asia Expo to further strengthen economic ties and exchanges between Jilin and Hong Kong.
2025/04/29
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Director of the Shanghai Commission of Commerce, Zhu Min visited the Chamber
Zhu Min, Director of the Shanghai Commission of Commerce, visited the Chamber on 25 April to exchange views on the evolving global environment and explore avenues for closer collaboration between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
During a meeting with Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung, Zhu stated that the purpose of the visit was to understand Chamber members' insights into the current international landscape. He hoped for deeper cooperation between the two cities by leveraging Hong Kong’s unique role as a channel to navigate global market challenges, including tariff-related issues.
Zhu also discussed Shanghai’s recent efforts to boost domestic consumption through events such as the Shanghai Food Festival, the Global Food Festival and Pet Fashion Week. He said China's vast and highly competitive market encourages rapid innovation and the swift emergence of new enterprises, which helps maintain strong product competitiveness.
2025/04/25
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FinTech Showcase: Unlocking the Future of Wealth Management
We had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive Fintech Showcase in partnership with the Fintech Association of Hong Kong, bringing together innovators who are redefining wealth management.
Moderated by our Financial and Treasury Services Committee Vice-Chairmen, Anthony Ng and Aveline San, the event featured insightful discussions with industry experts Zak Allom (CEO, BetaSmartz), Simon Wong (Co-Founder, Fund Kernel), and Kevin Li (GM & Head of HK, Syfe). They shared their unique insights on the latest fintech trends revolutionizing wealth management and their journey to advancing the financial services landscape.
We’re excited to see the future of financial innovation as Hong Kong strengthens its position as a global Fintech hub.
2025/04/25
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Vice Mayor of Shaoguan Municipal People’s Government, Xiao Zhiyong visited the Chamber
Xiao Zhiyong, Vice Mayor of Shaoguan Municipal People’s Government, visited the Chamber on 24 April to gather feedback from Hong Kong businesses and explore opportunities for collaboration. During a meeting with Edmond Yew, Vice Chairman of the China Committee, Xiao said he hoped to attract more investment to Shaoguan through the Chamber.
Shaoguan is a cultural and industrial hub in northern Guangdong, known for its rich history, Zen traditions and Hakka culture. It also has a strong industrial base, particularly in steel and mining. It boasts 88 kinds of mineral resources, 22 of which rank first in Guangdong.
Xiao stated that the city has received approval to establish a data centre cluster as a national computing power hub node for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, offering computing power support for the entire region. The authorities are focused on upgrading traditional industries while developing emerging sectors, such as new materials and digital infrastructure, and seeking opportunities for deeper cooperation with Hong Kong.
2025/04/24
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Exploring Collaboration with the United Arab Emirates
It was a pleasure to welcome Abdulla Alnoaimi, United Arab Emirates Commercial Attaché to the People’s Republic of China, to the Chamber on April 23, accompanied by UAE’s Consul General in Hong Kong, Shaikh Saoud Al Mualla, and Ahmed Elbeshlawy, Economic Analyst.
HKGCC Chairman Agnes Chan and members welcomed the visitors, who discussed the upcoming Investopia – Hong Kong Edition, which is scheduled to take place in Hong Kong in mid-September. The investment platform aims to facilitate global collaboration between investors, business leaders and governments to identify and launch new investment opportunities, promote economic growth, and incubate future economies around the world.
Alnoaimi highlighted the significance of the Hong Kong-UAE partnership, and how both economies serve as the main entry points to surrounding regions. The UAE is also aiming to attract more investments by allowing full foreign ownership of businesses, easy repatriation of funds, and sectoral free trade zones, among other incentives. As such, it has attracted around 15,500 Chinese companies to operate in the UAE, often as a hub to enter MENA markets.
Chan agreed on the importance of deepening connections with UAE through co-organizing events and visits, and also explained about the many benefits Hong Kong can offer to UAE companies.
2025/04/23
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