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GoGlobal Task Force Steering Committee holds first meeting (with photos)
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     The steering committee for the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global (GoGlobal Task Force), chaired by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, held its first meeting today (October 14).
      
     To better support Mainland enterprises in going global, the 2025 Policy Address outlined integrating Hong Kong's overseas offices, including those under Invest Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, as well as Hong Kong offices on the Mainland, to set up a one-stop platform, the GoGlobal Task Force, to proactively attract Mainland enterprises seeking to expand their overseas business to "go global" via Hong Kong. The GoGlobal Task Force was officially launched on October 6.
      
     Mr Yau said, "The GoGlobal Task Force aims to build a bridge for Mainland enterprises to the world by gathering professionals from various sectors, encouraging more Mainland enterprises to use Hong Kong as a springboard to successfully expand globally in an orderly way. The GoGlobal Task Force will strengthen collaboration across policy bureaux, departments, organisations and sectors, proactively providing a more comprehensive and timely support platform for Mainland enterprises."
      
     Mr Yau added, "By leveraging the global network and extensive experience of its partners, the GoGlobal Task Force will be able to provide comprehensive support to Mainland enterprises. In line with the national policy and direction of encouraging Mainland enterprises to 'go global', it will assist these enterprises to expand their international business in an orderly manner, transforming the GoGlobal Task Force into a new driver for Hong Kong's economy, and further consolidate Hong Kong's position as an international business and trade hub."
      
     The steering committee approved its terms of reference at its meeting today and discussed the overall strategies of the GoGlobal Task Force in the future and related publicity and promotion work.
 
     Members of the steering committee for the GoGlobal Task Force include:
 
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Chairman)
Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Permanent Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs
Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services)
Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry
Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Executive Director, Hong Kong Productivity Council
Commissioner, Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation
Director-General of Investment Promotion
 
Ends/Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, chairs the first meeting of the steering committee for the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global today (October 14).
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau (centre), chairs the first meeting of the steering committee for the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global today (October 14) with other members including the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Ms Maggie Wong (second left), the Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong, Ms Alpha Lau (second right), the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Sophia Chong (first right). Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Ms Grace Kwok (first left) also attended the meeting.