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Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event held today (with photos)
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     The Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council jointly held the Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event today (August 14). The event aimed to promote the effective use of Hong Kong's international trade platform by Chinese Mainland premium agricultural products to expand into overseas markets. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR Mr Zhang Yong; the Director-General of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr Peng Tingjun; and the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, attended the event. Around 250 representatives from Mainland provincial and regional governments, enterprises, and Hong Kong industry professionals also attended.

     In his address, Mr Chan said that for premium agricultural and food products to successfully expand into overseas markets, they require an efficient international trade platform, professional marketing services, and seamless alignment with international standards, all of which are precisely Hong Kong's strengths. He added that Hong Kong serves not only as a "super connector" between the nation and the global market, but also as a "super value-adder" that creates value for enterprises. By utilising Hong Kong as a platform to "go global", enterprises can achieve a multiplier effect, sparing them from having to build their presence in overseas markets from afresh.

     Mr Tse noted that the Mainland has long been Hong Kong's primary source of fresh food, establishing a deep foundation for co-operation between both sides. He hoped that the matchmaking event would help Mainland enterprises connect with overseas buyers and sales channels, facilitating the transition of more premium agricultural products and food from "supplying to Hong Kong" to "going global via Hong Kong." Now in its fourth year, the matchmaking event marks the EEB's debut as a co-organiser, further underscoring Hong Kong's positioning as a food hub. This year's event set records for both scale and outcomes, fully reflecting the immense potential of the global food market and reaffirming the wide recognition of Hong Kong's role as a "super connector".

     The EEB signed Memoranda of Understanding on agricultural and food products co-operation with representatives from Hunan Province, Xizang Autonomous Region and Shandong Province, deepening ties between Hong Kong and the three places. The scope covers facilitating market entry for premium products, enhancing industry and business exchanges, and collectively exploring overseas markets. This marks the first time for the HKSAR Government to sign agreements of this nature with provincial-level governments.
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     In addition, the EEB premiered a promotional video at the event highlighting the advantages and development potential of Hong Kong's food industry. The promotional video has been uploaded to the EEB's website (www.eeb.gov.hk/food/en) and will also be broadcast at local and overseas economic and trade promotion events to further promote the "Food from Hong Kong" brand and the status of Hong Kong as a food hub.
 
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The Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event was held today (August 14). Photo shows the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (front row, centre); Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Zhang Yong (front row, fifth left); Vice Chairperson of the Hunan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Mr Zhang Jian (front row, fifth right); the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng (front row, fourth left); the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (front row, fourth right); the Head of the Commercial Office in Hong Kong, Mr Zhou Qiang (front row, second left); the Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food), Ms Irene Young (front row, third right); the Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Professor Frederick Ma (front row, third left); the Director-General of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr Peng Tingjun (front row, first left); the Executive Director of the HKTDC, Ms Sophia Chong (front row, second right); the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (back row; fifth left), and the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Mickey Lai (back row, third left), and guests at the event.
The Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event was held today (August 14). Photo shows the Director-General of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr Peng Tingjun, delivering opening remarks at the event.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (August 14) attended the Mainland premium agricultural products go-global business matching session. Photo shows Mr Chan speaking at the event.
The Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event was held today (August 14). Photo shows the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, delivering a speech at the event.
The Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event was held today (August 14). Photo shows the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Sophia Chong, delivering a speech at the event.
The Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event was held today (August 14). Photo shows the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (front row, right), and the Director-General of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Hunan Province, Mr Mao Zhaohui (front row, left), signing a Memorandum of Understanding, witnessed by (back row, from left) the Director-General of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr Peng Tingjun; Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Zhang Yong; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; and Vice Chairperson of the Hunan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Mr Zhang Jian.
The Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event was held today (August 14). Photo shows the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (front row, right), and the Deputy Director General of the Department of Commerce of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Ms Dezhen (front row, left), signing a Memorandum of Understanding, witnessed by (back row, from left) the Director-General of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr Peng Tingjun; Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Zhang Yong; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng; and the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan.
The Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event was held today (August 14). Photo shows the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (front row, right), and Deputy Director-General of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Shandong Province, Mr Yang Wujie (front row, left) signing a Memorandum of Understanding, witnessed by (back row, from left) the Director-General of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr Peng Tingjun; Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Zhang Yong; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; and the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan.
The Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event was held today (August 14). Photo shows (from left) the Director-General of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr Peng Tingjun; the Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Professor Frederick Ma; Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Zhang Yong; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan; the Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food), Ms Irene Young; and the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Sophia Chong; officiating at the premiere of the new publicity video on food hub of the Environment and Ecology Bureau.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (August 14) attended the Mainland premium agricultural products go-global business matching session. Photo shows Mr Chan (centre) touring an exhibition booth.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (August 14) attended the Mainland premium agricultural products go-global business matching session. Photo shows Mr Chan (second right) and the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second left), touring an exhibition booth.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (August 14) attended the Mainland premium agricultural products go-global business matching session. Photo shows Mr Chan (second right) touring an exhibition booth.