The Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Ms Alpha Lau, completed her official visit to Zhengzhou, Henan Province, which took place from May 19 to 21. During the visit, she promoted to local government departments, enterprises, and the media the new opportunities for Mainland enterprises to go global using Hong Kong as a platform, aiming to deepen synergy and co-operation between Henan and Hong Kong to jointly capture global business opportunities.
      
     This mission featured a seminar titled "Henan-Hong Kong Join Hands to Sail Global" yesterday (May 20) that attracted approximately 320 participants from different sectors in Henan Province. Co-organised by InvestHK, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People's Government of Henan Province, the Henan Provincial Development and Reform Commission, and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Wuhan, the seminar was joined by Ms Lau; Deputy Director of the Henan Provincial Development and Reform Commission Ms Chen Jing; Deputy Director of the Henan Provincial Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office Mr Sun Zhaomin; and the Director of the Henan Liaison Unit of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Wuhan, Mr Bob Chui.
      
     Ms Lau stated in her opening speech at the seminar, "Hong Kong and Henan enjoy a long-term partnership. Hong Kong is the largest contributor of foreign investment to Henan, and Henan has the highest number of enterprises from the Central Region that have gone for an IPO (initial public offering) in Hong Kong. The ties between Hong Kong and Henan are growing stronger." She noted, "InvestHK has spared no effort in aligning its strategies with the National 15th Five-Year Plan through continued investment promotion and facilitation efforts. Following our promotion of Hong Kong as a cross-boundary supply chain management centre to Henan last year, we are setting a higher benchmark this year. We aim to elevate Hong Kong's role from a supply chain hub into a premier springboard and platform for Henan enterprises looking to expand globally. As a core member of the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global (GoGlobal Task Force) steered by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, InvestHK stands ready to fully support Henan enterprises in leveraging Hong Kong to scale their businesses internationally."
      
     Ms Chen said in her remarks, "As a major economic and populous province, Henan offers a massive market and excellent transport links. Hong Kong is Henan's largest source of foreign investment and its premier offshore financing platform. Hong Kong-backed enterprises account for about 70 per cent of foreign capital in Henan, and Henan's investments in Hong Kong account for over 40 per cent of its total outbound investment. There remains great potential for collaboration between Henan and Hong Kong. On the inbound side, Henan will host targeted matchmaking events to better connect supply and industrial chains, with a focus on attracting Hong Kong companies in finance, technology, and low-carbon sectors. On the outbound front, Henan will support the China Henan International Cooperation Group in building a service ecosystem for local firms going global, including setting up special funds and backing well-run, reputable companies. By leveraging Hong Kong's financial system, legal environment, and global networks, Henan aims to help its enterprises succeed overseas while advancing high-quality, open development."
      
     The Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of InvestHK Wuhan Office, Mr Zhou Yikai, delivered a keynote speech on Hong Kong's business environment and development trends. He highlighted Hong Kong's core strengths in finance, law, talent, and global reach. Drawing on recent policies and statistics, he outlined InvestHK's one-stop customised services for Mainland enterprises and encouraged Henan companies to use Hong Kong as a springboard for overseas expansion.
      
     To further elaborate on Hong Kong's professional strengths for Henan enterprises, and better help them leverage Hong Kong as a platform to go global, InvestHK invited experts to share their insights. The Chairman of Yushang International Business Management (Zhengzhou) Co Ltd, Mr Zhang Wei, introduced how the China Henan International Cooperation Group connects Henan companies with the resources they need to go global. The Secretary-General of the Treasury Centre Committee of the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association, Mr Sean Sun, Partner of Deloitte China Tax & Business Advisory Services Mr Leo Zhu, and Hong Kong office Partner of Haiwen & Partners Mr Edward Liu each drew on their expertise in their respective fields to provide practical guidance for Henan enterprises going global by leveraging Hong Kong's professional services.
      
     Following the seminar, Ms Lau met with the leaders of the Henan Provincial Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and had detailed exchanges of views with them on Hong Kong and Henan business co-operation opportunities.
      
     Ms Lau's visit in Zhengzhou also included meetings with local financial institutions and leading enterprises in information technology, high-end equipment manufacturing, and intelligent computing. During these visits, she discussed with corporate leaders their plans to establish or expand businesses in Hong Kong.
      
     The promotion event in Zhengzhou marks the 10th city visited by the GoGlobal Task Force on the Chinese Mainland for investment promotion since its establishment in October 2025.

Ends/Thursday, May 21, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:10

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