CMA Hosts Annual Cocktail Reception to Expand Global Partnerships
The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (the CMA) hosted its annual cocktail reception for consular corps in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Club on 14 August. The event aimed to provide a premier platform for strengthening the city’s global network and exploring new avenues for collaboration. More than 160 political and business leaders attended, including over 50 Consuls General, their representatives, and Honorary Consuls.
The prestigious event was officiated by Mr Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and attended by Ms Gu Pan, Deputy Director of the Consular Department at the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR; Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Mr Nicholas Ho, Commissioner for the Belt and Road; Mr Aaron Liu, the Director-General of Trade and Industry, and Mr Peter Yan, Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises of the HKSAR Government.
In his address, Mr Yau highlighted the recent business delegation to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he officiated at the opening of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, and engaged in open and earnest exchanges with Malaysian counterparts to explore bilateral cooperation opportunities. He emphasised that the current-term Government is very committed to expanding Hong Kong’s global network and economic ties with all over the world. He stated, “As our country embarks on the 15th Five‑Year Plan, Hong Kong will continue to contribute to the country’s high‑quality development and high‑standard opening-up.”
Noting that geopolitical tensions are reshaping global supply chains and the investment landscape, CMA President Dr Wingco Lo said these shifts are testing the confidence of international business community. “In this context, businesses seek an open and stable market environment, and this is precisely Hong Kong’s core advantage,” he said.
Dr Lo added that Hong Kong’s opportunities and advantages continue to evolve. The HKSAR Government is currently formulating the city’s first Five-Year Plan to better align with the nation’s broader development strategies. This blueprint will provide international businesses with a clearer and more predictable policy environment, as well as diversified growth opportunities.
As a connector for the global business community, the CMA helps companies explore emerging markets along the Belt and Road through various exchange and business-matching activities, while also offering comprehensive support for enterprises expanding their global footprint. Dr Lo looks forward to deepening cooperation with the consular corps in Hong Kong, turning uncertainties into opportunities and creating win-win outcomes together.
Other guests attending the event included Dr Jacob Kam, Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; Mr Anthony Lam, Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries; Ms Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Ms Loretta Lee, Associate Director-General of Invest Hong Kong; and leaders of various local and overseas business organisations.
The CMA office-bearers in attendance included The Hon Jimmy Ng, Legislative Council representative of the CMA; Dr Warren Ma, Executive Vice President; Dr David Wong and Dr Dennis Ng, Permanent Honorary Presidents; Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On; Mr Jackson Leung; Mr Calvin Chan; Mr Robert Lok; Mr Ivan Sze; The Hon Albert Chuang; and Dr Ellis Wong, Vice Presidents, as well as Ms Ida Ng, Chief Executive Officer. In addition, CMA Honorary Presidents, General Committee members, members of the CMA Ladies’ Committee, convenors of various CMA Industrial Committees, and other CMA members also attended.
The reception welcomed over 160 guests from both local and international communities, including over 50 Consuls General, their representatives, and Honorary Consuls
Mr Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, delivered a speech at the reception
CMA President Dr Wingco Lo said Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan will deliver a clearer policy environment and greater opportunities for the global business community
The prestigious event was officiated by Mr Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and attended by Ms Gu Pan, Deputy Director of the Consular Department at the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR; Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Mr Nicholas Ho, Commissioner for the Belt and Road; Mr Aaron Liu, the Director-General of Trade and Industry, and Mr Peter Yan, Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises of the HKSAR Government.
In his address, Mr Yau highlighted the recent business delegation to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he officiated at the opening of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, and engaged in open and earnest exchanges with Malaysian counterparts to explore bilateral cooperation opportunities. He emphasised that the current-term Government is very committed to expanding Hong Kong’s global network and economic ties with all over the world. He stated, “As our country embarks on the 15th Five‑Year Plan, Hong Kong will continue to contribute to the country’s high‑quality development and high‑standard opening-up.”
Noting that geopolitical tensions are reshaping global supply chains and the investment landscape, CMA President Dr Wingco Lo said these shifts are testing the confidence of international business community. “In this context, businesses seek an open and stable market environment, and this is precisely Hong Kong’s core advantage,” he said.
Dr Lo added that Hong Kong’s opportunities and advantages continue to evolve. The HKSAR Government is currently formulating the city’s first Five-Year Plan to better align with the nation’s broader development strategies. This blueprint will provide international businesses with a clearer and more predictable policy environment, as well as diversified growth opportunities.
As a connector for the global business community, the CMA helps companies explore emerging markets along the Belt and Road through various exchange and business-matching activities, while also offering comprehensive support for enterprises expanding their global footprint. Dr Lo looks forward to deepening cooperation with the consular corps in Hong Kong, turning uncertainties into opportunities and creating win-win outcomes together.
Other guests attending the event included Dr Jacob Kam, Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; Mr Anthony Lam, Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries; Ms Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Ms Loretta Lee, Associate Director-General of Invest Hong Kong; and leaders of various local and overseas business organisations.
The CMA office-bearers in attendance included The Hon Jimmy Ng, Legislative Council representative of the CMA; Dr Warren Ma, Executive Vice President; Dr David Wong and Dr Dennis Ng, Permanent Honorary Presidents; Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On; Mr Jackson Leung; Mr Calvin Chan; Mr Robert Lok; Mr Ivan Sze; The Hon Albert Chuang; and Dr Ellis Wong, Vice Presidents, as well as Ms Ida Ng, Chief Executive Officer. In addition, CMA Honorary Presidents, General Committee members, members of the CMA Ladies’ Committee, convenors of various CMA Industrial Committees, and other CMA members also attended.
The reception welcomed over 160 guests from both local and international communities, including over 50 Consuls General, their representatives, and Honorary Consuls
Mr Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, delivered a speech at the reception
CMA President Dr Wingco Lo said Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan will deliver a clearer policy environment and greater opportunities for the global business community