FHKI Delegation's Fruitful Visit to Chongqing and Chengdu

 Bolstering Hong Kong's Role in Western China's Development

 

　　The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) has successfully concluded its delegation visit to Chongqing and Chengdu, returning to Hong Kong on 29 August. During their visit to Chengdu, the second leg of their trip, the delegation actively engaged with Sichuan provincial leaders, including, a dinner hosted by the Director of the United Front Work Department of Sichuan Zhao Junmin, and a meeting with the Vice Governor of the People's Government of Sichuan Province Li Wenqing. These meetings focused on enhancing Sichuan-Hong Kong economic and industrial cooperation. The delegation also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chengdu Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone (CDHT). FHKI Chairman Steve Chuang hopes that, in the future, there will be more cooperation between the two regions in the area of commerce, innovation and technology, and new industries, complementing each other's strengths in achieving mutual benefits and a win-win situation.

　　The signing of the MOU was witnessed by Deputy Director of the CDHT Management Committee Yuan Lanlan, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Chengdu Enoch Yuen and FHKI Chairman Steve Chuang. The MOU was signed by FHKI General Committee Member and Chairman of the Mainland Affairs Committee Sze Kam-shing, and Director of the International Cooperation and Commerce Bureau of CDHT Yu Yang, marking the initiation of a strategic partnership between FHKI and CDHT.

 The MOU aims to establish a collaborative framework between FHKI and CDHT, promoting exchanges and cooperation in industry, enterprise, technology, and trade. It includes initiatives for knowledge exchange, policy advocacy, professional development and industry promotion with further collaboration in mutually beneficial areas. The MOU also facilitates joint projects and consultations regarding human resources, expertise, and information necessary for enhancing the capabilities of businesses in both regions.

 Beyond the cooperation with CDHT, the delegation had previously signed an agreement with the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce, further solidifying the foundation for expanded collaboration among Hong Kong enterprises and, also, both Chongqing and Sichuan.

FHKI Chairman Steve Chuang highlighted Sichuan's role as a national hub for economic and technological innovation in the western part of the country. He emphasised that the ongoing transformation of traditional manufacturing industries through digitalisation and smart technologies and, also, expressing optimism for future collaborations in commerce, innovation, and new industries. Chairman Chuang noted, "This trip has uncovered numerous investment opportunities suitable for Hong Kong enterprises, planting seeds for deeper integration into the national development strategy of our motherland. Leveraging upon the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework, Hong Kong serves as a ‘super-connector’ and aids Sichuan enterprises in reaching out to the Belt and Road markets, ensuring mutual benefits and contributing to the nation's high-quality development."

 During their stay in Sichuan, the delegation attended a networking dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Chengdu and the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sichuan, where they were well received by Principal Representative (Western District) of Hong Kong Trade Development Council Zhou Hong and Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sichuan Chairman Harry Hung. The delegation visited several key industrial sites, including, Truly (Renshou) High-End Display Technology, APLUX, and Xinyi Energy Smart (Sichuan) Company, and also toured the Sanxingdui Museum, which was visited by President Xi Jinping last year.

 

Chairman Steve Chuang summarised that the five-day visit provided profound insights into the latest developments and strategies of the Western China's development, laying a strong foundation for future cooperation. The two MOUs signed during the trip have laid a robust foundation for expanding cooperation between Hong Kong businesses and the regions of Chongqing and Sichuan. During the trip, the delegation toured three FHKI member companies operating locally: Lee & Man Paper, Xinyi Glass and Truly (Renshou) High-End Display Technology. Chairman Chuang highlighted the success stories of these enterprises, all of which illustrated the unique "Hong Kong story" behind them. Chairman Chuang explained, "These manufacturing enterprises, rooted in Hong Kong, have adeptly leveraged upon Hong Kong’s strengths as an international financial centre. By utilising these financial advantages, they successfully expanded their operations across various provinces and cities in the Mainland, achieving growth and strengthening their market presence. These living cases exemplify how Hong Kong businesses have been actively engaged in the development of the Greater Bay Area and Western China, significantly contributing to Hong Kong's integration into the broader national development strategy."

 

The success of the delegation’s journey could not have been achieved without the  kind and generous support of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Sichuan Province, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Chengdu, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Chengdu and Chongqing, to which FHKI extends its deepest gratitude.

 

The delegation was led by FHKI Chairman Steve Chuang and FHKI General Committee Member and Chairman of Mainland Affairs Committee Sze Kam-shing. Members, include, FHKI Executive Deputy Chairmen Anthony Lam and Clara Chan; FHKI Deputy Chairmen Jude Chow, Karen Chan, Gary Lau, Peter Shum, Wallace Wong and Jackie Ng; FHKI Director-General Bonnie Chan; FHKI Appointed Member, Frank Fang, who is also Head of Commercial Banking, Hong Kong & Macau, HSBC; and FHKI Members from Hong Kong’s new industrial, manufacturing and I&T sectors. The delegation departed for Chongqing on the 25th and continued their journey to Chengdu on the afternoon of the 27th. They returned to Hong Kong yesterday.

 

Pic 1: At the second stop in Chengdu, Sichuan, the FHKI delegation was hosted by Director of the United Front Work Department of Sichuan Zhao Junmin (front row, centre), for an in-depth discussion on Sichuan-Hong Kong cooperation.

 

 Pic 2: The delegation met with several Sichuan leaders, including the Vice Governor of the People's Government of Sichuan Province Li Wenqing (right 5).

 

Pic 3: FHKI Chairman Steve Chuang (left) took a photo with the Vice Governor of Sichuan Province Li Wenqing (right).

 

Pic 4: Witnessed by Deputy Director of Management Committee of CDHT Yuan Lanlan (middle), Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Chengdu Enoch Yuen (right 2) and FHKI Chairman Steve Chuang (right 2), the MOU was signed by FHKI General Committee Member and Chairman of the Mainland Affairs Committee Sze Kam-shing ( left 1) and Director of International Cooperation and Commerce Bureau of CDHT Yu Yang (right 1), marking the initiation of a strategic partnership.

 

Pic 5: The delegation met with the leaders of CDHT to promote exchanges and cooperation between the two regions in industries, enterprises, technology, and trade.

 

Pic 6: The delegation attended a networking dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Chengdu and Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sichuan.

 

Pic 7: The delegation met with the leaders of the Meishan Municipal People’s Government.

 

Pic 8: The delegation visited Truly (RenShou) High-End Display Technology Ltd.

 

Pic 9: The delegation listened as the speaker introduced the equipment.

 

Pic 10: The delegation visited APLUX.

 

Pic 11: Representative of APLUX introduced its services to the delegation.

 

Pic 12: Members of the delegation posed for a group photo with representatives of Xinyi Energy Smart (Sichuan) Company.

 

Pic 13: The delegation toured the factory of Xinyi Energy Smart (Sichuan) Company.

 

Pic 14: The delegation met with the leaders of Deyang Municipal People's Government.

 

Pic 15: The delegation visited the SanXingDui Museum.

 

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About Federations of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI)

Established in 1960, the Federations of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) represents and serves the interests of Hong Kong’s industrial and business communities. FHKI actively consolidates the industry’s views on issues of concern to HKSAR Government and puts forward proposals that facilitate the industry’s long-term development. FHKI is also dedicated to strengthening communication between Hong Kong industries and foreign counterparts and forging the connection between global business communities.

 

About Chengdu Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone (CDHT)

Established in 1988, CDHT was approved as one of the first national high-tech zones in 1991, listed as the pilot zone in the national efforts of building “World-class High-tech Parks” by the Ministry of Science and Technology in 2006, and approved by the State Council as the first national independent innovation demonstration zone in West China in 2015. CDHT is also the key area of the comprehensive innovation reform pilot zone of Sichuan and the China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

 

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