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Provided by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), hktdc.com is the premier trade portal for doing business with Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and the world. From here, you can access HKTDC's full range of online sourcing and business matching services, comprehensive trade fair information, market intelligence classified by region and industry, as well as essential business tools.
   
 
Sourcing
How do I source products and services from Hong Kong, Chinese mainland, Taiwan and other regions?
How can I advertise my products and services via hktdc.com?
How can I find potential business partners?
   
 
Hong Kong Trade Events
How do I participate in exhibitions organised by HKTDC in Hong Kong?
How can I find information about other trade events held in Hong Kong?
   
 
Worldwide Trade Events
How can I find information about trade exhibitions and promotions held outside Hong Kong with HKTDC's participation?
What about other trade events concerning doing business in Hong Kong?
   
 
Market Intelligence
Where can I access China trade related information?
Where can I access Hong Kong related business information?
Where can I access business information other than Chinese mainland and Hong Kong?
   
 
Industry Focus
Where can I access industry specific information, such as financial industry or garment industry?
What kind of information can I find in these portals?
   
 
Small Business Resources
Where can I find business guides, online business tools and other services which are tailor made for small businesses?
   
 
Frequently Asked Questions
I forgot my user ID and/or password. How can I reactivate my account?
How do I register my company with the HKTDC database?
Where can I subscribe/unsubscribe hktdc.com e-mail newsletters?
How can I contact HKTDC?

 

How do I source products and services from Hong Kong, Chinese mainland, Taiwan and other regions?
Click on hktdc.com sourcing for a database of over 100,000 quality suppliers from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and Taiwan. You can browse by product category or use Search to find supplier contact information with product photos. You can also send personalised sourcing requests at "Express Enquiries" by providing product details, your name and email. Detailed supplier information will be emailed to you. "Video Link" featuring live product and factory videos lets you develop a deeper understanding of suppliers.
 
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How can I advertise my products and services via hktdc.com?
You can display your profile and photos on our e-sourcing platform hktdc.com sourcing, in Product Magazines and at Trade Fairs. hktdc.com sourcing provides a one-stop promotional package for your company and products. Check out All about hktdc.com sourcing for more details.
 
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How can I find potential business partners?
You can use Customised Business Matching Service where our professional matching specialists will proactively identify for you potential business partners from our global database of 600,000 business contacts, covering Hong Kong, Chinese mainland and overseas. If you are outside Hong Kong, please approach the HKTDC office near you.
 
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How do I participate in exhibitions organised by HKTDC in Hong Kong?
You can go to our year-round trade fair schedule to find out all details about visiting or exhibiting at HKTDC trade fairs held in Hong Kong. At the individual fair websites, visitors can pre-register online, browse press releases and newsletters, schedule appointments with exhibitors, and access a comprehensive range of supporting services.

The individual fair websites also allow exhibitors to download applications forms and manuals, as well as access a complete range of information such as advertising package, rules and regulations, and supporting services.

 
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How can I find information about other trade events held in Hong Kong?
You can check out Other Trade Events in Hong Kong for seminars, workshops and networking events organised by HKTDC and other organisers that are targeted at the needs of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), you can also check out for other major trade exhibitions and conferences held in Hong Kong.
 
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How can I find information about trade exhibitions and promotions held outside Hong Kong with HKTDC's participation?
HKTDC organises both solo trade fairs featuring Hong Kong exhibitors only and Hong Kong Pavilions in prime locations at major trade fairs overseas and in the Chinese mainland. Check out our upcoming Manufacturing Industry Events and Service Industry Events.
 
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What about other trade events concerning doing business in Hong Kong?
You can go to Hong Kong-organised Events for a listing of events that are organised by HKTDC around the world.
 
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Where can I access China trade related information?
China Trade offers business news and trends as well as special resource centres, such as Pan-Pearl River Delta, Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Northeast to keep you abreast of the latest business opportunities. Also check out Guide to Doing Business in China and Guide to Selling in China, a free practical guide of comprehensive information that every businessman needs to know about trading and investing in China.

You can find information about the overall economy of the Chinese mainland, Provinces & Cities and Industrial Parks, as well as the profiles of different industries. You can also obtain up-to-date market intelligence including China business news, economic & business trends, China Laws & Regulations, import regulations, trade policies etc.

 
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Where can I access Hong Kong related business information?
In Hong Kong Economy, you can access profiles of all major manufacturing and service industries, statistics and analysis as well as import / export procedures of Hong Kong. There are also dedicated sections on topical issues such as CEPA (Mainland-Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement) and Green Manufacturing.

Featuring the latest business news and opportunities, Hong Kong Trader - Hong Kong Edition, International Edition, Chinese Mainland Edition and Special Alert help companies stay informed about Hong Kong's global trade platform. There is also an Economic Forum where business economists and think-tank members broadcast their analyses on Hong Kong and other Asian economies. It is a channel to promote understanding of the Hong Kong and other Asian economies among institutions and the general public worldwide.

 
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Where can I access business information other than China and Hong Kong?
In International Markets, you can access business news & trends in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australasia, and the Middle East and Africa. There are also updates on a schedule of trade events with Hong Kong participation. In Emerging Markets, you can find updates on market trends and profiles, laws and regulations, events and activities, research resources and reference sites of several emerging markets such as India, Vietnam, Russia, Turkey, Middle East, and Central & South America.
 
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Where can I access industry specific information, such as financial industry or garment industry?
You can find five product-specific and seven service-specific vertical portals on hktdc.com as interfaces between industry players. Covering Hong Kong's major manufacturing and service sectors, these portals include Electronics & Electricals; Food & Beverages; Garments & Textiles; Gifts & Houseware; Toys & Sporting Goods; Timepieces, Jewellery & Optical Goods; Banking & Finance; Design, Marketing & Licensing; Entertainment; Information & Communications Technology; Infrastructure & Real Estate; Transport & Logistics; Professional Services and Technology.
 
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What kind of information can I find in these portals?
You can typically find the latest industry news and trends covering Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, product photos, business leads in the form of bids and offers, company contact information, industry association contact information, and industry-specific events and reference sites.
 
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Where can I find business guides, online business tools and other services which are tailor made for small businesses?
You can access a wide array of event information, practical guides to major export markets, online business tools and advisory service tailored for the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
 
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I forgot my user ID and/or password. How can I reactivate my account?
Complete and submit to us the Password Retrieval Form and we will send the information to your designated email address.
 
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How do I register my company with the HKTDC database?
Registering with the HKTDC database is free. You can either register online or download the form and return to us upon completion.
 
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Where can I subscribe/unsubscribe hktdc.com e-mail newsletters?
Go to HKTDC Free e-Newsletters to subscribe, unsubscribe or modify your profile.
 
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How can I contact HKTDC?
You can click on our corporate website About Us to access our contact details, press releases and job openings. You may also send us your feedback.
 
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