Director-General of InvestHK gos to Henan to promote brand-new chances for Mainland business to go worldwide through Hong Kong (with pictures)
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The Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Ms Alpha Lau, finished her main check out to Zhengzhou, Henan Province, which occurred from May 19 to 21. Throughout the see, she promoted to city government departments, business, and the media the brand-new chances for Mainland business to go worldwide utilizing Hong Kong as a platform, intending to deepen synergy and co-operation in between Henan and Hong Kong to collectively record worldwide organization chances.
This objective included a workshop entitled “Henan-Hong Kong Join Hands to Sail Global” the other day (May 20) that brought in roughly 320 individuals from various sectors in Henan Province. Co-organised by InvestHK, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of individuals’s Government of Henan Province, the Henan Provincial Development and Reform Commission, and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Wuhan, the workshop was signed up with 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 mentioned in her opening speech at the workshop, “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 kept in mind, “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 stated 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, provided a keynote speech on Hong Kong’s company environment and advancement patterns. He highlighted Hong Kong’s core strengths in financing, law, skill, and international reach. Making use of current policies and stats, he detailed InvestHK’s one-stop personalized services for Mainland business and motivated Henan business to utilize Hong Kong as a springboard for abroad growth.
To even more elaborate on Hong Kong’s expert strengths for Henan business, and much better assist them take advantage of Hong Kong as a platform to go international, InvestHK welcomed professionals to share their insights. The Chairman of Yushang International Business Management (Zhengzhou) Co Ltd, Mr Zhang Wei, presented how the China Henan International Cooperation Group links Henan business with the resources they require to go international. 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 workplace Partner of Haiwen & & Partners Mr Edward Liu each made use of their know-how in their particular fields to supply useful assistance for Henan business going worldwide by leveraging Hong Kong’s expert services.
Following the workshop, Ms Lau consulted with the leaders of the Henan Provincial Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and had actually detailed exchanges of views with them on Hong Kong and Henan organization co-operation chances.
Ms Lau’s go to in Zhengzhou likewise consisted of conferences with regional banks and leading business in infotech, high-end devices production, and smart computing. Throughout these check outs, she talked about with business leaders their strategies to develop or broaden companies in Hong Kong.
The promo occasion in Zhengzhou marks the 10th city gone to by the GoGlobal Task Force on the Chinese Mainland for financial investment promo given that its facility in October 2025.