Chengdu Michelin-starred restaurant opens flagship store in Hong Kong as first step to go global
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (May 9) welcomed the official opening of Chengdu Restaurant in Lan Kwai Fong, Central, marking the Michelin-awarded brand's first foray beyond Mainland China and a major milestone in its internationalisation journey.
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK Mr Arnold Lau said, "We are delighted to welcome Chengdu Restaurant to Hong Kong's dynamic food and beverage landscape. Their entry into our city reflects Hong Kong's appeal as a launchpad for premium brands seeking global reach and regional influence. It also adds to our rich diversity of culinary offerings and strengthens Hong Kong's position as a world-class dining destination."
The Chengdu Restaurant brand, operated in Hong Kong under the Xiangtianxia Group, is a Sichuan-based diversified catering and lifestyle enterprise. Originating from Chengdu, widely regarded as China's culinary capital, the brand has gained acclaim for its refined Sichuan cuisine and was one of the first Michelin-starred restaurants in Southwest China.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Xiangtianxia Group, Mr Mario He, said that the brand has looked into a few places for its international expansion and finally decided to settle in Hong Kong due to its strategic location, vibrant culinary scene, and its unique role as a global gateway between Mainland China and international markets.
He said, "Hong Kong is not only a global financial hub but also a cultural and gastronomic bridge connecting East and West. Our flagship in Central will serve as the global headquarters for the Chengdu Restaurant brand and a springboard for regional and international growth. We are excited to bring the essence of Sichuan's food culture to diners in Hong Kong and beyond."
He added, "With a deep commitment to showcasing the richness of Chinese culinary culture on a global stage, we have chosen Hong Kong to leverage its unmatched connectivity and business infrastructure to accelerate our international growth. As part of our expansion plan, the Group is already in discussions for a second outlet and plans to build an international talent team based in the Hong Kong office."
Located in Lan Kwai Fong in Central, the new restaurant aims to present an elevated Sichuan dining experience by blending Sichuan and Cantonese culinary artistry with Hong Kong's cosmopolitan culture. The outlet will serve signature cold dishes, grilled delicacies, seafood, soups, and Sichuan specialties, tailored for the local market while preserving the brand's hallmark authenticity and craftsmanship.
The Xiangtianxia Group operates over 600 restaurants across seven countries and 33 cities and has developed more than 30 consumer dining brands. Its restaurant portfolio includes Chengdu Restaurant, a two-time Michelin One Star winner, and Daxi Sichuan Cuisine, a Michelin-recommended brand.
For more information about Chengdu Restaurant, please visit www.cqxtx.com.cn.
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Chengdu Michelin-starred restaurant opens flagship store in Hong Kong as first step to go global Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chengdu Michelin-starred restaurant opens flagship store in Hong Kong as first step to go global Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection holds meeting in Hong Kong
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, and Vice Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government Ms Zhang Hua, leading the officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the delegation of the Shenzhen Municipal Government respectively, held the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection meeting in Hong Kong today (June 2).
The meeting reviewed and endorsed the Working Group's 2025 Work Report and noted the implementation progress of the Agreement on Further Deepening Hong Kong-Shenzhen Co-operation in Ecological and Environmental Protection (the Co-operation Agreement). Both sides also exchanged views in depth on the preparation of the five-year plan for ecological and environmental protection in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, regional environmental quality assurance during the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) meetings, the joint development of the Shenzhen–Hong Kong ecological corridor, and cross-boundary biodiversity conservation. The two sides reported on their work progress and shared experiences on the above aspects.
The HKSAR Government is actively aligning with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and will complete the formulation of Hong Kong’s first five-year plan within this year. The HKSAR Government will continue to fully support the country in achieving its "dual carbon" goals, accelerate green transformation, and strive to reduce carbon emissions by half from the 2005 level by 2035, with a view to achieving carbon neutrality before 2050. At the meeting, the HKSAR Government reported progress in green transport, environmental quality and ecological conservation, including the promotion of a Shenzhen-Hong Kong cross-boundary electric cargo vehicle pilot scheme, preparations for nominating Port Shelter in Sai Kung for inclusion in the national "Beautiful Bays" list, and the deepening of co-operation on the Shenzhen Wutong Mountain–Hong Kong Robin's Nest ecological corridor. The Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) will organise a seminar on the Ecological and Environmental Code of the People's Republic of China in late June, inviting Mainland experts to attend. Representatives from relevant Shenzhen departments are also invited to attend the seminar as well as the Eco Expo to be held in Hong Kong in October during the meeting.
To ensure good environmental quality during the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting to be held in Hong Kong in October this year and the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting to be held in Shenzhen in November, Hong Kong and Shenzhen will continue to strengthen regional joint prevention and control efforts, including air quality assurance, water quality monitoring and emergency response capability.
Both sides are also actively advancing the development of the Shenzhen Wutong Mountain–Hong Kong Robin's Nest ecological corridor. In 2025, the two sides jointly completed a biodiversity survey of the ecological corridor area, strengthened ecological data sharing and connectivity, and will further enhance conservation effectiveness in the future to promote ecological integration between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Mr Tse thanked the various departments of the Shenzhen Municipal Government for their full support. He expressed the hope that both sides would continue to work hard under the framework of the Joint Working Group, anchor on the ten major co-operation tasks set out in the Co-operation Agreement signed in 2024, and ensure all tasks are advanced with high quality and full coverage, so as to jointly build a Beautiful China and work towards carbon neutrality.
The Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment), Mr Eddie Cheung; the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui; and representatives from the EEB, the EPD and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also attended the meeting.
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
