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Brussels ETO continues Chinese New Year celebrations in Europe and highlights Hong Kong's dynamic outlook (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) organised Chinese New Year receptions in Madrid, Spain on February 24 (Madrid time), The Hague, the Netherlands on February 25 (The Hague time), and Limassol, Cyprus on February 27 (Limassol time), to celebrate Hong Kong's remarkable achievements over the past year with local friends and partners from the public, business and cultural sectors, enabling them to gain insights into the city's latest economic developments and forward-looking initiatives shaping a promising future.

     At the receptions, the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, highlighted Hong Kong's robust performance in 2025 despite global uncertainty. She shared details of Hong Kong's continuous growth in international investment, record numbers of companies and start-ups, vigorous stock market activities, and sustained capital inflows in asset and wealth management.

     Ms Yung also outlined Hong Kong's forward-looking initiatives to create new opportunities for businesses and investors, including the development of the Northern Metropolis as a new international Innovation & Technology (I&T) city and launchpad for the global I&T industry; the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area - a fast-growing market and innovation cluster; as well as the newly launched "Go Global via Hong Kong" initiative, which helps Chinese Mainland enterprises expand business overseas by leveraging Hong Kong's world-class and comprehensive professional services.

     As part of Brussels ETO' ongoing efforts to promote Hong Kong cultural talent in Europe, music performances were featured at the receptions in Madrid and The Hague. Guests in Madrid enjoyed an excellent cross-genre performance by soprano Ms Lilian Tong, pianist Siu Tin-chi, and trombonist Frankie Ko, while those in The Hague were captivated by a festive performance by Fiona Foo on the marimba and Charmaine Wong on the pipa.

     The receptions in Madrid, The Hague and Limassol, co-organised with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council with support from local partners including the Spain Hong Kong Business Association, the Netherlands Hong Kong Business Association, and the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry respectively, brought together a total of over 330 guests, including officials from local governments, embassies and consulates, financial and business sectors, academia, cultural and creative sectors, media, and Chinese communities. 
 
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels continues Chinese New Year celebrations in Europe. Photo shows the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, addressing the audience at the reception in Madrid, Spain, on February 24 (Madrid time).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) continues Chinese New Year celebrations in Europe. Photo shows (from left) the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of the Invest Hong Kong Brussels office, Ms Paula Kant; the Director of France, Spain and Portugal of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Christopher Lai; the Chinese Ambassador to Spain, Mr Yao Jing; the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung; the President of the Spain Hong Kong Business Association, Mr Ricardo Ferrer; and Deputy Representative of the Brussels ETO Mr Kasper Ng, toasting at the Chinese New Year reception in Madrid, Spain, on February 24 (Madrid time).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels continues Chinese New Year celebrations in Europe. Guests in Madrid, Spain, enjoyed a cross-genre performance by soprano Lilian Tong (centre), accompanied by pianist Siu Tin-chi (left) and trombonist Frankie Ko (right), on February 24 (Madrid time).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) continues Chinese New Year celebrations in Europe. Photo shows (from left) the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of the Invest Hong Kong Brussels office, Ms Paula Kant; Deputy Representative of the Brussels ETO Miss Fiona Li; the Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands, Mr Shen Bo; the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung; the Chairman of the Netherlands Hong Kong Business Association, Mr Hans Poulis; and the Director of Germany, Central Europe and Benelux of Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Ken Chung, toasting at the Chinese New Year reception in The Hague, the Netherlands, on February 25 (The Hague time).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels continues Chinese New Year celebrations in Europe. Photo shows local distinguished guests at the Chinese New Year reception in The Hague, the Netherlands, on February 25 (The Hague time).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels continues Chinese New Year celebrations in Europe. Photo shows a marimba and pipa performance at the Chinese New Year reception in The Hague, the Netherlands, on February 25 (The Hague time) by Hong Kong musicians Fiona Foo and Charmaine Wong.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels continues Chinese New Year celebrations in Europe. Photo shows the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, addressing the audience at the reception in Limassol, Cyprus, on February 27 (Limassol time).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) continues Chinese New Year celebrations in Europe. Photo shows (from left) the Director, Italy, Cyprus, Greece and Malta of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Gianluca Mirante; Deputy Representative of the Brussels ETO Miss Fiona Li; the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung; the President of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mr Andreas Tsouloftas; the Honorary Secretary of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mr Liakos Theodorou; the Managing Partner and member of the Board of Directors of K. Treppides & Co, Mr Marios Cosma; the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of the Invest Hong Kong Brussels office, Ms Paula Kant; and the Property General Manager of City of Dreams Mediterranean, Mr Grant Johnson, attending the Chinese New Year reception in Limassol, Cyprus, on February 27 (Limassol time).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels continues Chinese New Year celebrations in Europe. Photo shows the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of the Invest Hong Kong Brussels office, Ms Paula Kant, presenting Hong Kong's latest economic and investment landscape to local business leaders during the Chinese New Year reception in Limassol, Cyprus, on February 27 (Limassol time).