China Committee
Xia Fangnan, Deputy General Manager of Shandong Inspur Digital Enterprise Technology Limited, called on the Chamber on 23 June.
During a meeting with Neo Wang, Vice Chairman of the China Committee, Xia explained that the purpose of his visit was in response to the call by the Central Government and the Shandong provincial government for enterprises to “go global.” He also sought the Chamber’s views on facilitating international expansion. Xia expressed interest in the policies available for companies seeking to establish a presence in Hong Kong, as well as how to integrate into the city’s business environment.
Additionally, he hoped to collaborate with the Chamber to explore ways to support Mainland enterprises in expanding internationally, with a particular focus on specific measures for state-owned and central enterprises.
Members attended the Guangzhou Conghua Promotion Conference, organised by Guangdong’s Department of Commerce, on 10 July. The initiative, under the theme “Using Lychee as a Medium, Promoting Investment through Horses,” aimed to deepen Guangdong-Hong Kong equestrian industry exchanges and cooperation to enhance the equestrian ecosystem in the Greater Bay Area.
Alexander Ng, President of Tencent Healthcare, gave a talk on how Hong Kong companies can embrace AI to seize growth in the GBA and beyond at the China Committee meeting on 11 July.
His presentation included practical insights and case studies from Tencent’s applications of AI in sectors such as healthcare, retail and finance, showcasing how innovation is driving transformation and opportunity in the region.
At the same meeting, Felix Lee was re-elected Chairman, while Neo Wang and Edmond Yew were re-elected as Vice Chairmen. Nick Chan was elected Vice Chairman.
Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan, CEO Patrick Yeung, General Committee member Wilson Kwong and China Committee Chairman Felix Lee led a delegation to the CISCE from 15 to 16 July. The expo featured six major supply chain sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Smart Vehicles, Digital Technology, Healthy Living and Green Agriculture, and a Supply Chain Services Exhibition Area.
The delegation also attended the Hong Kong-Mainland Joint Business Liaison Committee Meeting in Beijing on 15 July. The discussion included collaboration potential in technology innovation, supply chain synergy, as well as joint efforts between the Mainland and Hong Kong business communities to explore opportunities in international markets. Ren Hongbin, President of the CCPIT, joined the meeting.
Edmond Yew, Vice Chairman of the China Committee, attended the 3rd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Business Roundtable Meeting in Huizhou on 22 July.
The talks covered technological innovation and industrial cooperation to create a collaborative pathway between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao that integrates “research, industry and market.”