CMA Hosted Cocktail Reception to Deepen Cooperation Ties with the International Community
To consolidate Hong Kong’s status as a global trade and investment hub, the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA) hosted a cocktail reception for consular corps at Hong Kong Club on 20 August. The event aimed to strengthen friendly relations and deepen cooperation with international business community.
As part of the celebratory activities of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the CMA’s 90th anniversary, the cocktail reception was officiated by Dr Bernard Chan Pak Li, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development. The event welcomed approximately 140 guests, including nearly 50 Consuls General, their representatives, Honorary Consuls, and members from foreign chambers of commerce.
In his welcoming remarks, Mr Marvin Hsu, Chairman of CMA’s International Affairs Committee, emphasised that in today’s interconnected world, Hong Kong serves not only as a global trade hub but also as a bridge between East and West, actively driving change and progress. He stated, “China’s high-level development brings many new opportunities to the global economy. Under the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ principle, and by leveraging its advantages and international connections, Hong Kong is ideally positioned to amplify this positive impact. As long as Hong Kong remains stable, boundless opportunities await us here.”
CMA President Dr Wingco Lo is confident that Hong Kong’s deep integration with the Greater Bay Area, coupled with its strategic positioning in the National 14th Five-Year Plan, enables the city to act as an increasingly vital two-way conduit between China and the world. He hopes that this networking event could foster collaboration between Hong Kong and the international community on all fronts, embracing new opportunities. As one of the major chambers of commerce in Hong Kong, CMA will play a more active bridging role in the future, telling the “Hong Kong story” and supporting local and Mainland enterprises in “going global”, while also attracting foreign investments.
The cocktail reception was graced by the presence of Mr Xu Min, Director of Consular Department, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the HKSAR; Mr Nicholas Ho, Commissioner of Belt and Road Office of HKSAR Government; and Dr Jimmy Chiang, Associate Director-General of Invest Hong Kong. CMA office-bearers, including Dr David Wong and Dr Dennis Ng, Permanent Honorary Presidents of CMA; Mr Jimmy Ng, Legislative Council representative of CMA; Dr Warren Ma, Executive Vice President of CMA; Mr Simon Wong, Mr Dennis Ng, Mr Jackson Leung, Mr Calvin Chan, Mr Robert Lok, Mr Albert Chuang, and Dr Ellis Wong, Vice Presidents of CMA; Mr William Chui, CEO of CMA; as well as other general committee members and members of CMA, also attended the event.
Nearly 50 Consuls General, their representatives, Honorary Consuls, and guests from foreign chambers of commerce attended a cocktail reception hosted by CMA
Benefitting from the unique advantages of “one country, two systems”, Mr Marvin Hsu, Chairman of CMA’s International Affairs Committee, believes that Hong Kong can serve as a vital two-way business platform between the Mainland and the rest of the world.
Dr Bernard Chan Pak Li, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, delivered speech at the reception
The reception welcomed approximately 140 guests from the local and international community
As part of the celebratory activities of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the CMA’s 90th anniversary, the cocktail reception was officiated by Dr Bernard Chan Pak Li, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development. The event welcomed approximately 140 guests, including nearly 50 Consuls General, their representatives, Honorary Consuls, and members from foreign chambers of commerce.
In his welcoming remarks, Mr Marvin Hsu, Chairman of CMA’s International Affairs Committee, emphasised that in today’s interconnected world, Hong Kong serves not only as a global trade hub but also as a bridge between East and West, actively driving change and progress. He stated, “China’s high-level development brings many new opportunities to the global economy. Under the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ principle, and by leveraging its advantages and international connections, Hong Kong is ideally positioned to amplify this positive impact. As long as Hong Kong remains stable, boundless opportunities await us here.”
CMA President Dr Wingco Lo is confident that Hong Kong’s deep integration with the Greater Bay Area, coupled with its strategic positioning in the National 14th Five-Year Plan, enables the city to act as an increasingly vital two-way conduit between China and the world. He hopes that this networking event could foster collaboration between Hong Kong and the international community on all fronts, embracing new opportunities. As one of the major chambers of commerce in Hong Kong, CMA will play a more active bridging role in the future, telling the “Hong Kong story” and supporting local and Mainland enterprises in “going global”, while also attracting foreign investments.
The cocktail reception was graced by the presence of Mr Xu Min, Director of Consular Department, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the HKSAR; Mr Nicholas Ho, Commissioner of Belt and Road Office of HKSAR Government; and Dr Jimmy Chiang, Associate Director-General of Invest Hong Kong. CMA office-bearers, including Dr David Wong and Dr Dennis Ng, Permanent Honorary Presidents of CMA; Mr Jimmy Ng, Legislative Council representative of CMA; Dr Warren Ma, Executive Vice President of CMA; Mr Simon Wong, Mr Dennis Ng, Mr Jackson Leung, Mr Calvin Chan, Mr Robert Lok, Mr Albert Chuang, and Dr Ellis Wong, Vice Presidents of CMA; Mr William Chui, CEO of CMA; as well as other general committee members and members of CMA, also attended the event.
Benefitting from the unique advantages of “one country, two systems”, Mr Marvin Hsu, Chairman of CMA’s International Affairs Committee, believes that Hong Kong can serve as a vital two-way business platform between the Mainland and the rest of the world.
Dr Bernard Chan Pak Li, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, delivered speech at the reception
The reception welcomed approximately 140 guests from the local and international community