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London ETO welcomes Year of Horse with vibrant celebrations in London (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) celebrated the Year of the Horse in the United Kingdom (UK) with a series of festive and promotional events, showcasing Hong Kong's dynamism and further strengthening ties between Hong Kong and the UK.
      
     On February 26 (London time), the London ETO hosted an evening reception in London in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Earlier, on February 22, the London ETO supported large-scale Chinese New Year celebrations organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association at Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Charing Cross Road, bringing the festive spirit to the heart of Central London.
      
     Welcoming over 400 guests to the reception on February 26, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, expressed appreciation for the long-standing economic and cultural links between Hong Kong and the UK. Guests included UK government officials, London borough mayors, senior diplomats, business leaders, academics, media representatives and members of the Chinese community.
      
     In her remarks, Miss Chau outlined key measures in the 2026-27 Budget, newly announced by the Financial Secretary on February 25 in Hong Kong. These include increased resources for AI+ development, life and health technology, as well as measures to strengthen support for emerging industries and new industrialisation.
      
     Miss Chau also highlighted the Northern Metropolis as an important driver of innovation and technology development, creating an innovation corridor linking Hong Kong with other cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. She emphasised that the development will open up new opportunities for collaboration with global partners, including the UK.
      
     At the Chinese New Year celebrations on February 22, vibrant cultural and musical performances drew large crowds across Central London. Miss Chau joined distinguished guests including the Deputy Mayor for Communities and Social Justice of London, Dr Debbie Weekes-Bernard; Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster Ms Rachel Blake; and the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Mr Paul Dimoldenberg, in greeting members of the public from an open-top double-decker bus and on stage at Trafalgar Square.
      
     Under the Economic and Trade Express platform, the London ETO, together with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, hosted six celebratory and promotional events in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the UK to mark the Year of the Horse, showcasing Hong Kong's role as an international financial, trade and innovation centre.
 
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) welcomed the Year of the Horse by hosting an evening reception in London on February 26 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering a speech at the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) welcomed the Year of the Horse by hosting an evening reception in London on February 26 (London time). Photo shows officiating guests (from left) the Head of Europe at the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Ms Anette Wendel-Menke; the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong London Office, Ms Daisy Ip; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; the Minister of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Kingdom (UK), Mr Wang Qi; the Director of UK, Nordics & Ireland of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Joey Ko; and the Marine Adviser of the Marine Department’s Regional Desk (London) /Regional Head (London) of the Hong Kong Shipping Registry, Mr Ben Lau, officiating at the toasting ceremony.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) welcomed the Year of the Horse by hosting an evening reception in London on February 26 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau (left), and the Minister of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Kingdom, Mr Wang Qi (right), officiating at the eye-dotting ceremony for the lion dance at the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London welcomed the Year of the Horse by hosting an evening reception in London on February 26 (London time). Photo shows the guests enjoying the lion dance at the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London welcomed the Year of the Horse by hosting an evening reception in London on February 26 (London time). Over 400 guests attended, including UK government officials, borough mayors in London, senior diplomats, leading figures in the business sector, academics, media representatives and members of the Chinese community.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) welcomed the Year of the Horse by supporting a large-scale London Chinatown celebration at Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, and Charing Cross Road in London on February 22 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau (right), and the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Mr Paul Dimoldenberg (left), at the celebration.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) welcomed the Year of the Horse by supporting a large-scale London Chinatown celebration at Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, and Charing Cross Road in London on February 22 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, taking part in the eye-dotting ceremony for the lion dance performance.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London welcomed the Year of the Horse by supporting a large-scale London Chinatown celebration at Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, and Charing Cross Road in London on February 22 (London time). Photo shows the lion dance performance at Trafalgar Square.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) welcomed the Year of the Horse by supporting a large-scale London Chinatown celebration at Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, and Charing Cross Road in London on February 22 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau (first right), and other guests greeting the crowd in London from an open-top double-decker bus in the celebration parade.