Hong Kong ETO Celebrates Culture at Global SinoPhoto Awards Exhibition in London

2025-01-17 01:30 Last Updated At：01:38

London ETO supports Global SinoPhoto Awards 2025 Exhibition

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) supported the Global SinoPhoto Awards (GSPA) 2025 exhibition at Christie's London, running from January 13 to 31. The exhibition opened with an evening reception on January 15, welcoming over 60 distinguished guests from the cultural sector. Among the highlights of the exhibition was the work of Hong Kong photographer Jay Wong, whose series "Goldfish Market, Hong Kong" features four captivating images that capture the lively and colourful atmosphere of Mong Kok's iconic Goldfish Market.

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London ETO supports Global SinoPhoto Awards 2025 Exhibition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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London ETO supports Global SinoPhoto Awards 2025 Exhibition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speaking at the reception, the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, thanked the organiser for shining a spotlight on Hong Kong, highlighting Hong Kong's artistic and cultural excellence. Mr Law remarked, "Hong Kong is home to a wealth of artistic talent with a rich heritage of East and West as well as the fusion of tradition and innovation. With their passion and creativity, we are well on our way to achieving Hong Kong's mission of becoming the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges as underpinned by the National 14th Five-Year Plan." He also extended a warm invitation to all to experience the cultural vibrancy of Hong Kong in person.

The GSPA is an international photography contest that aims at communicating Chinese culture and values through images to international audiences. In addition to the works of award-winning photographers, the exhibition also featured selected works from other participants.

Hong Kong Showcases Innovation at London Tech Week 2026, Strengthening UK Collaboration in Technology and Investment.

InvestHK and London ETO take centre stage at London Tech Week 2026, opening pathways for UK entrepreneurs to scale across Asia

Hong Kong's innovation story took the spotlight at London Tech Week 2026 (June 8 to 10, London time), as Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) spearheaded a few days of high-impact engagements aimed at deepening United Kingdom (UK)-Hong Kong collaboration in technology, talent and capital. The initiatives highlighted Hong Kong's edge as a launchpad for British start-ups and scale-ups seeking access to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the wider Asian markets.

Returning as the official Founders Fuse Partners at London Tech Week, InvestHK and the London ETO hosted seven fireside chats under the theme "Hong Kong: Hubs for Founders to Scale". Moderated by the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of the InvestHK London Office, Ms Daisy Ip, the fireside chats brought together founders and executives whose journeys highlight Hong Kong's opportunities for growth, funding, innovation, and global partnerships. Speakers included Co-founder and Chief Operation Officer of 3AI, Mr Hassan Salamony; the Chief Executive Officer of Westwell Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited, Ms Kay Yang; the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Extend Robotics, Mr Chang Liu; the Chief Financial Officer of Capricornio Capital, Mr Bruno Montez-Carpes; Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TG0, Mr Ming Kong; the Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Lead of Graymatics UK, Ms Anuradha Pullagura; and the Founder of ProMaterial, Ms Yining Shen. Their stories spanned AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing, capital markets and next-generation materials - reflecting the breadth of sectors in which UK businesses are scaling successfully through Hong Kong.

To catalyse deeper connections, InvestHK - in collaboration with the London ETO and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) under the Economic and Trade Express (ETE) initiative - hosted a series of high-profile networking receptions on June 8 and 9. The events brought together around 140 tech entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and senior representatives from the UK Government, financial institutions, and the broader business ecosystem.

The Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, said, "The phenomenal turnout at London Tech Week reflects the genuine momentum behind the UK-Hong Kong tech corridor. We see immense potential to translate this high level of interest into deep, long-term commercial partnerships. Since 2022, the Hong Kong Government has earmarked HK$30 billion (approximately 2.85 billion British pounds) to champion strategic enterprises and frontier technologies - spanning life and health tech, AI, green technology, and advanced manufacturing. Backed by robust funding and capital support, world-class intellectual property protections, and a transparent legal framework, Hong Kong remains the ultimate strategic launchpad for thriving UK tech businesses looking to scale into the Chinese Mainland and broader Asian markets."

Ms Ip said, "Hong Kong's appeal among British entrepreneurs continues to grow, sustained by enduring cultural and economic synergies. The UK currently stands as our fourth-largest source market for overseas companies, and it remains Hong Kong's second-largest source of international start-up founders, according to an InvestHK survey in 2025. As the central hub for attracting strategic investment and enterprise, InvestHK is fully committed to empowering British innovators and helping them leverage Hong Kong as their launchpad for global growth."

Discussions throughout the week revealed a powerful strategic alignment between Hong Kong's innovation priorities and the UK Government's "Modern Industrial Strategy." Both markets share a clear focus on high-growth sectors, including AI, fintech, healthtech, greentech, and digital transformation. UK founders demonstrated keen interest in leveraging Hong Kong's dual strengths as a premier capital-raising hub and a seamless conduit to the GBA - a powerhouse regional market of over 88 million consumers with a combined GDP of US$2 trillion that offers unparalleled scaling opportunities.

Hong Kong ETO Celebrates Culture at Global SinoPhoto Awards Exhibition in London

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