Objective I
Reinforce Hong Kong’s unique role as a resilient and connected business hub in the global post-pandemic recovery
STRATEGIES AND MAJOR NEW INITIATIVES
Deepen Hong Kong’s business expansion into the mainland market under the 14th Five-Year Plan
- Stage the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week, including SmartHK and Chic HK to “relaunch” promotion of Hong Kong in the mainland
- Launch a new “GBA Young Entrepreneur Summit” at SmartHK
- Stage “GoGBA Day” in Hong Kong and other locations in the GBA region
- Expand GoGBA’s on-the-ground support to Hong Kong SMEs working with business support partners
- Enhance the Mainland Enterprise Internationalisation Programme by expanding the targeted sectors and providing online to offline business matching
- Organise Legal Service Forum in Chengdu with the Department of Justice
- Organise year-round activities under the Support Scheme for Pursuing Development in the Mainland to help Hong Kong companies better integrate into the national development
- Launch T-box China Springboard to help companies tap other high potential city clusters via GBA or directly
- Develop a programme to connect overseas chambers and industry multipliers interested in doing business with Hong Kong and GBA with T-box services companies
- Organise business mission to Chengdu and Chongqing to explore opportunities in finance, healthcare, and logistics
- Organise a side visit to Nansha and Shenzhen during Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) to update Hong Kong companies on the development of new healthcare clusters in GBA
- Step up recruitment effort on niche products for China International Consumer Products Expo targeting young consumers in the mainland
- Expand product categories and offer new participation formats to food-related sectors at China International Import Expo (CIIE)
- Explore co-organising network activities with RCEP member countries’ pavilions at major MOFCOM fairs and CIIE to foster regional collaboration
Capitalise on new opportunities from RCEP
- Stage Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) in Bangkok, Thailand
- Explore partnering with HKEX to host roundtable in ASEAN to promote Hong Kong’s fundraising platform
- Stage Resolve2Win in Thailand to promote the strengths of Hong Kong’s dispute resolution services
- Organise a Chinese Outbound Investment Mission to ASEAN to explore tripartite business opportunities
- Partner with a local design association to organise a creative services delegation to Japan
- Introduce “Culture and Heritage” as DesignInspire’s theme to promote cultural exchange with RCEP countries
- Launch “RCEP Country Day” at FILMART
- Launch “RCEP Top Brands to Watch” to highlight the brands and IPs from RCEP economies at Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS)
- Stage a signature outreach in Korea to strengthen Hong Kong’s bilateral ties with Korea
- Roll out a year-round communication programme for Japan and Korea
- Introduce “HKServices Link” virtual advisory service for European companies looking to expand in RCEP
Reinvigorate Hong Kong’s brand as an international business and investment hub
- Introduce “Global Spectrum” series to reinforce thought-leadership position of Asian Financial Forum (AFF)
- Highlight Hong Kong’s role in strengthening global connectivity and city development at Belt and Road Summit
- Stage TBTHK campaign in Paris, France to spotlight Hong Kong as a two-way gateway bridging international companies, GBA market and other RCEP economies
- Introduce TBTHK webinar series in Europe and North America to highlight new opportunities arising from mega developments such as the Northern Metropolis
- Expand Hong Kong’s deal-making role by partnering with new multipliers such as trust funds and family offices
- Connect European medtech start-ups eyeing Asia with regional counterparts and potential investors in Hong Kong
- Reinforce Hong Kong’s fundraising platform in filmmaking at FILMART through Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum
- Host Hong Kong Theme Days at selected flagship international trade fairs to showcase the competitive edge of Hong Kong industries
- Expand the network of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide to new markets such as Brunei and the UAE
- Engage trade media and lifestyle channels to advocate Hong Kong’s strengths
- Leverage HKTDC anchor events and invite participants from the international business community to share Hong Kong advantages
- Capitalise on Hong Kong Means Business and HKTDC’s other international business networks to articulate Hong Kong’s competitive edges
Performance measurements
- Number of businesses participated in HKTDC promotional activities with Belt and Road / GBA components
- Number of buyers / conference participants in HKTDC trade fairs and conferences from RCEP economies
