Past Events
Meeting with Wang Wenxu, the Director of Zhejiang United Front Work Department
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.
2025/11/04
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Town Hall Forum with Professor Chung-mao Lo
We had a very productive exchange with Professor Chung-mao Lo, Secretary for Health, at the Chamber’s Town Hall Forum on 3 November.
Professor Lo began by sharing highlights from his distinguished medical career, which started as a transplant surgeon in Hong Kong and later as chief executive of a public hospital in Shenzhen, before transitioning into government service. He outlined the Government’s strategic initiatives to enhance healthcare protection, including reforms to public healthcare fees and charges to redirect patients with minor ailments or chronic conditions to the private sector.
Lo said Hong Kong takes pride in its world-class healthcare system, which is overseen by the Hospital Authority. This network comprises 43 public hospitals and 123 specialist clinics across the city, enabling seamless sharing of patient records between public and private practitioners. He noted that Hong Kong continues to excel in healthcare, particularly in advanced fields like cell therapy and transplantation.
The forum, hosted by Roy Ng, Convenor of the Health and Wellness Working Group and General Committee member, provided a valuable platform for members to voice their hopes and concerns regarding the healthcare landscape.
Lo also responded to a wide range of questions, from strategies to improve chronic disease management at district health centres to the bureau’s progress in attracting R&D talent to Hong Kong.
2025/11/03
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