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Invest Hong Kong encourages Quanzhou enterprises to "go global" (with photo)
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     Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) hosted a seminar in Quanzhou today (July 23) to promote the business environment of Hong Kong and encourage Quanzhou enterprises to use the city as the platform from which to promote their brands and expand globally.

     The seminar and luncheon, entitled "Hong Kong - Platform to Go Global", were organised by InvestHK in partnership with the Trade Office of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government (CPGLO) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Quanzhou Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau and the HKSAR Government's Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong.

     Supporting organisations included the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Quanzhou Branch, the Quanzhou Federation of Industry and Commerce, and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Ms Victoria Tang; the Deputy Director-General of the Economic Affairs Department and Head of the Commerce Office of the CPGLO in the HKSAR, Mr Yang Yi; and the Deputy Secretary of the Quanzhou Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau, Ms Huang Tingyu, delivered remarks at the event.

     Commenting on Hong Kong's business environment and the latest developments of Quanzhou enterprises, Ms Tang said, "Fujian and Hong Kong have had close economic ties with frequent contact over many years. Renowned for their spirit of entrepreneurship, many Quanzhou enterprises have already established a foothold in Hong Kong to leverage the city's advantages in financing and listing, research and development, and marketing. Hong Kong is also a key conduit of foreign investment into and out of Quanzhou, offering a reliable platform from which Quanzhou enterprises can 'go global'."

     Ms Tang added, "With the rising economic strength of Quanzhou, many Quanzhou enterprises are already well equipped and ready to expand. In the wake of Mainland enterprises being encouraged to 'go global', we believe that Hong Kong can offer a reliable platform for Quanzhou enterprises to connect with the world in terms of capital raising, talent pool, skills and experience. By leveraging Hong Kong's edge in modern services, especially in brand building, Quanzhou enterprises can make use of Hong Kong to further expand in overseas markets."

     Other speakers at the seminar included Partner, Reanda Lau & Au Yeung (HK) CPA Ltd, Mr Ringo Chan; Representative of Southern China, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd, Ms Angela Liu; the Chairman of the Hong Kong Designers Association, Mr Francis Lee; and the CEO of Hengan International Group Company Ltd, Mr Xu Lianjie. Each speaker spoke about Hong Kong's business advantages in their respective fields and encouraged Quanzhou enterprises to expand overseas using Hong Kong's facilities and services.

About InvestHK

     InvestHK is the department of the HKSAR Government established in July 2000 to attract foreign direct investment and support overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kong's vibrant economy. As at June 2014, InvestHK has completed over 3 300 investment projects creating more than 36 400 new jobs in the first year of operation or expansion and over HK$88 billion of investment. For more information, please visit www.investhk.gov.hk.

     For event photos, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/sets/72157645793133813/.

Ends/Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Issued at HKT 14:37

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