Past Events
Forging Ties with London, the United Kingdom
It was a pleasure to welcome Michael Mainelli, President of the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) and Chairman of Z/Yen Group, to the Chamber on 14 January.
During a meeting with Chairman Agnes Chan, CEO Patrick Yeung and Europe Committee Vice Chairmen Stratos Pourzitakis and Philipp Hanusch, Mainelli introduced LCCI’s work and briefly explained how the London-based commercial think-tank Z/Yen Group assessed the competitiveness of financial centres worldwide, such as Busan, Toyko and Ho Chi Minh City, through the Global Financial Centres Index.
Mainelli explored the potential of using common law as a bridge to connect the world and to promote Hong Kong as a premier contracting hub for China. Chan welcomed opportunities for collaboration and closer ties, from a potential MOU to inviting Mainelli to the Chamber’s 165th Anniversary Ball in late May.
2026/01/14
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Visit to MTR Tsing Yi Operations Control Centre
HKGCC members went on an exclusive guided tour of the MTR Tsing Yi Operations Control Centre (OCC), led by Transport and Logistics Committee Chairman Wilson Kwong. The OCC functions as the central command hub, overseeing millions of passengers daily across Hong Kong’s heavy rail stations.
The behind-the-scenes tour provided an in-depth understanding of how the OCC operates as the nerve centre of Hong Kong’s MTR railway network, which is renowned for being one of the most reliable and efficient in the world. The OCC is responsible for coordinating train operations, managing incidents and disseminating real-time information. Members learnt about the sophisticated monitoring and communication systems, as well as the operational protocols designed to maintain uninterrupted service.
The subsequent Q&A session included discussions on data security within the railway network and the use of advanced technology in daily operations. We were also introduced to MTR’s smart and sustainable initiatives, such as the MTR Network Dashboard and the Train Car Loading Indicator system, which enhance transparency and improve commuter experience.
The visit ended at the viewing gallery, offering a bird’s-eye view of the OCC’s real-time operations to keep Hong Kong moving smoothly.
2026/01/13
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United Front Work Department of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee Visited
Wang Xiaohan, Deputy director of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee and Vice President of the Shanghai Overseas Friendship Association, led a delegation to visit the Chamber. He was warmly received by Dr. Peter Lam, Chamber Deputy Chairman, Felix Lee, Chairman of the China Committee, along with several committee leaders.
Wang hoped to help the Chinese enterprises strategically expand globally. The accompanying delegation included representatives from sectors such as culture, technology, and biomedicine. Wang extended a sincere invitation for the Chamber to join the Shanghai Overseas Cooperation Alliance for Enterprises as a strategic partner, with the aim of jointly advancing corporate globalization and market expansion.
During the meeting, Lam highlighted Hong Kong’s unique advantages in supporting enterprises to go global, including its robust legal and arbitration system, favorable investment environment, and rich talent pool. Both sides expressed hopes to further strengthen cooperation.
2026/01/07
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