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The Bulletin. May 2025

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Li Peng, Chief Representative of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Representative Office in Hong Kong, called on the Chamber on 25 March.
During a meeting with Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan, Li delved into the Council’s extensive experience in intellectual property rights and commitment to helping enterprises with protection and dispute resolution. He also explained its comprehensive database services, which provide enterprises with data analysis on market trends, regulatory developments and potential business opportunities.
Li expressed interest in collaborating with the Chamber to strengthen intellectual property protection and provide members access to the Council’s databases, supporting mutual exchange and growth.
He emphasized the importance of the Third China International Supply Chain Expo, a key purpose of his visit, and encouraged members and Hong Kong enterprises to attend the fair. Held in Beijing, it serves as a platform for expanding international supply chain networks.
Li praised the significant representation of foreign and local enterprises in the Chamber’s membership and acknowledged its long-standing close cooperation with the Council. He emphasized the Council’s neutral role in supporting foreign businesses operating in the Mainland, addressing their concerns and advocating for their needs. He also assured support for the Chamber’s development and collaboration, particularly in trade exhibitions, legal services for listings, APEC affairs and the implementation of smart databases.

Enterprises from Gansu and Hong Kong signed 13 investment projects during the Gansu-Hong Kong Investment Cooperation Promotion Seminar on 26 March. The event, which was attended by Edmond Yew, Vice Chairman of the China Committee, resulted in agreements valued at a total of RMB 3.633 billion, covering areas such as energy and power, agriculture, culture and tourism, among others.

Zhen Zhanmin, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, called on the Chamber on 31 March. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan.
The visit provided an opportunity to promote further collaboration between think tanks and businesses. Zhen emphasized the vital role of entrepreneurs, noting that private enterprises in China contribute over 60% of the country’s GDP and account for more than 80% of employment.
He said the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences could be described in four key terms: think tank, science, institution and stronghold, serving as a scientific research organization and a theoretical stronghold integrating science and education.
He hoped his visit would establish a foundation for further collaboration between think tanks and enterprises. He also emphasized the importance of reinforcing partnerships between academia and businesses and promoting knowledge exchange.

Chen Yong, Chairman of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region CPPCC, met with Chamber Vice Chairman PC Yu on 10 April to discuss further collaboration between Ningxia and Hong Kong,
Chen said a new Ningxia-Hong Kong Cooperation Advisory Committee had been established in collaboration with over 30 Hong Kong professionals, forming a platform for dialogue and cooperation. He also highlighted the success of the 2025 Ningxia-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Exchange Seminar on 9 April, where contracts worth around RMB 4.5 billion were signed. Emphasizing Hong Kong’s role as an important international gateway and “super-connector, Chen expressed appreciation for the Chamber’s strong influence as Hong Kong’s oldest business organization.
With Ningxia known for its industries such as wine, goji berries, dairy, cattle and Tan sheep, Chen hoped to increase trade and market access in Hong Kong. He said Ningxia’s modern coal sector leads the nation, with the Ningdong Energy and Chemical Base producing 4 million tons of coal-based oil annually.
The visit provided an opportunity to hear directly from Hong Kong business leaders and to explore potential partnerships.

Steve Wong, Chairman of the Environment & Sustainability Committee, attended the Guangdong-Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Cooperation Promotion Seminar on 14 April.
The event was organized by the Guangdong Department of Commerce, with Deputy Director Shuang Dehui leading a delegation to foster investment cooperation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong innovation and technology sector. The seminar further facilitated connections between Guangdong-Hong Kong sci-tech projects and financial investment institutions.

Liu Suyue, Deputy Director of the Department of Commerce, Hunan Province, visited the Chamber on 16 April. Edmond Yew, Vice Chairman of the China Committee, received the delegation.
Liu pointed out that Hunan’s population ranks eighth in the country, providing a solid foundation for market potential. Additionally, Hunan’s strategic focus on rail transportation, particularly the development of high-speed rail, will further enhance the convenience of transportation within the province and promote economic growth.
Hunan’s industrial system is well-developed, encompassing both the biomedical sector and rapidly growing emerging industries, making it highly attractive for businesses. As the provincial capital, Changsha is home to many well-known brands, such as Chayan Yueshe, contributing to Hunan’s consumption growth rate, which ranks third in the China.
She also invited members to participate in the Hunan-Hong Kong Investment and Financing Matching Meeting on 14 May to explore business opportunities.

China Committee

Li Peng, Chief Representative of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Representative Office in Hong Kong, called on the Chamber on 25 March.

During a meeting with Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan, Li delved into the Council’s extensive experience in intellectual property rights and commitment to helping enterprises with protection and dispute resolution. He also explained its comprehensive database services, which provide enterprises with data analysis on market trends, regulatory developments and potential business opportunities.

Li expressed interest in collaborating with the Chamber to strengthen intellectual property protection and provide members access to the Council’s databases, supporting mutual exchange and growth.

He emphasized the importance of the Third China International Supply Chain Expo, a key purpose of his visit, and encouraged members and Hong Kong enterprises to attend the fair. Held in Beijing, it serves as a platform for expanding international supply chain networks.

Li praised the significant representation of foreign and local enterprises in the Chamber’s membership and acknowledged its long-standing close cooperation with the Council. He emphasized the Council’s neutral role in supporting foreign businesses operating in the Mainland, addressing their concerns and advocating for their needs. He also assured support for the Chamber’s development and collaboration, particularly in trade exhibitions, legal services for listings, APEC affairs and the implementation of smart databases.

Enterprises from Gansu and Hong Kong signed 13 investment projects during the Gansu-Hong Kong Investment Cooperation Promotion Seminar on 26 March. The event, which was attended by Edmond Yew, Vice Chairman of the China Committee, resulted in agreements valued at a total of RMB 3.633 billion, covering areas such as energy and power, agriculture, culture and tourism, among others.

China Committee Vice Chairman Edmond Yew represented the Chamber at the Sichuan Seminar and Dinner on 28 March.

Hosted by the Sichuan Provincial Committee of the CPPCC, the event was themed “Chinese Sichuan Cuisine•Global Taste.” The platform encouraged exchanges with representatives from Sichuan’s political and business sectors, fostering cooperation with Hong Kong.

Zhen Zhanmin, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, called on the Chamber on 31 March. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan.

The visit provided an opportunity to promote further collaboration between think tanks and businesses. Zhen emphasized the vital role of entrepreneurs, noting that private enterprises in China contribute over 60% of the country’s GDP and account for more than 80% of employment.

He said the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences could be described in four key terms: think tank, science, institution and stronghold, serving as a scientific research organization and a theoretical stronghold integrating science and education.

He hoped his visit would establish a foundation for further collaboration between think tanks and enterprises. He also emphasized the importance of reinforcing partnerships between academia and businesses and promoting knowledge exchange.

Edmond Yew, Vice Chairman of the China Committee, attended the 2025 Guangzhou-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Exchanges Seminar on 31 March. As of February this year, Hong Kong has directly invested in nearly 35,000 enterprises in Guangzhou, amounting to a cumulative investment of almost US$100 billion. Guangzhou has invested in 1,515 enterprises in Hong Kong, with an agreed investment of US$15.37 billion. The event was organized by the Guangzhou Government.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council hosted a banquet for the Governor of Jiangxi Province, Ye Jianchun, on 1 April. Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung attended the event.

Since 2002, the Jiangxi-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Cooperation Activity has acted as a crucial platform for exchange and collaboration between the two regions. Hong Kong is Jiangxi’s largest source of foreign investment and a key trading partner. The total import and export trade volume between the two economies surpassed US$9.4 billion last year. Hong Kong is the primary capital market for Jiangxi enterprises seeking overseas listings.

China Committee Vice Chairman Edmond Yew represented the Chamber at the 2025 Ningxia-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Exchange Seminar on 9 April.

Nine cooperation projects and 46 agreements, amounting to RMB 4.52 billion, were signed at the event. These initiatives covered sectors such as cultural tourism, digital information, equipment manufacturing and agriculture.

To further strengthen cooperation, the Ningxia CPPCC Committee and the Hong Kong Coalition of Professional Services held the first joint meeting of their exchange mechanism. The establishment of the Ningxia-Hong Kong Cooperation Advisory Committee was also announced.

Chamber Vice Chairman PC Yu attended the Helan Mountain East Foothill Ningxia Wine Tasting & Promotion Seminar on 9 April.

The event aimed to enhance the visibility of the Helan Mountain East Foothill wine region in Hong Kong and international markets, and promote the internationalization and commercialization of the industry.

It also fostered collaboration and exchange between Ningxia and Hong Kong in the wine sector, opening a new chapter in developing the region’s wine industry.

Chen Yong, Chairman of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region CPPCC, met with Chamber Vice Chairman PC Yu on 10 April to discuss further collaboration between Ningxia and Hong Kong,

Chen said a new Ningxia-Hong Kong Cooperation Advisory Committee had been established in collaboration with over 30 Hong Kong professionals, forming a platform for dialogue and cooperation. He also highlighted the success of the 2025 Ningxia-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Exchange Seminar on 9 April, where contracts worth around RMB 4.5 billion were signed. Emphasizing Hong Kong’s role as an important international gateway and “super-connector, Chen expressed appreciation for the Chamber’s strong influence as Hong Kong’s oldest business organization.

With Ningxia known for its industries such as wine, goji berries, dairy, cattle and Tan sheep, Chen hoped to increase trade and market access in Hong Kong. He said Ningxia’s modern coal sector leads the nation, with the Ningdong Energy and Chemical Base producing 4 million tons of coal-based oil annually.

The visit provided an opportunity to hear directly from Hong Kong business leaders and to explore potential partnerships.

Steve Wong, Chairman of the Environment & Sustainability Committee, attended the Guangdong-Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Cooperation Promotion Seminar on 14 April.

The event was organized by the Guangdong Department of Commerce, with Deputy Director Shuang Dehui leading a delegation to foster investment cooperation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong innovation and technology sector. The seminar further facilitated connections between Guangdong-Hong Kong sci-tech projects and financial investment institutions.

Liu Suyue, Deputy Director of the Department of Commerce, Hunan Province, visited the Chamber on 16 April. Edmond Yew, Vice Chairman of the China Committee, received the delegation.

Liu pointed out that Hunan’s population ranks eighth in the country, providing a solid foundation for market potential. Additionally, Hunan’s strategic focus on rail transportation, particularly the development of high-speed rail, will further enhance the convenience of transportation within the province and promote economic growth.

Hunan’s industrial system is well-developed, encompassing both the biomedical sector and rapidly growing emerging industries, making it highly attractive for businesses. As the provincial capital, Changsha is home to many well-known brands, such as Chayan Yueshe, contributing to Hunan’s consumption growth rate, which ranks third in the China.

She also invited members to participate in the Hunan-Hong Kong Investment and Financing Matching Meeting on 14 May to explore business opportunities.

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