More than 100 Chamber members and guests joined a China Committee networking event to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the Hong Kong SAR on 15 July, immediately after the regular meeting of the committee. 

Liu Yajun, Deputy Director-General of Economic Affairs Department and Head of Commercial Office, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, addressed attendees, and took the opportunity to share his vision on the future development of the country and the role of Hong Kong.

Liu discussed the potential for increasing trade and cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland, and remarked that Chamber members already understand the growing opportunities.

Algernon Yau, the new Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, also joined the networking event as officiating guest. Over 20 representatives from different provinces and cities in the Mainland attended the event to mingle and exchange views with members.