Hong Kong Celebrates Year of the Horse at Burns Supper Reception in Edinburgh

2026-02-21 00:14 Last Updated At：00:28

London ETO celebrates Year of Horse in Scotland

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), together with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) under the Economic and Trade Express platform, collaborated with the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) to host the "Toast to the Horse" pre-dinner reception for the Chinese Burns Supper in Edinburgh, Scotland, on February 19 (Edinburgh time). The event celebrated both the Year of the Horse and Burns Night, bringing together business and community leaders from Scotland.

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London ETO celebrates Year of Horse in Scotland Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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London ETO celebrates Year of Horse in Scotland Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speaking at the reception, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted Hong Kong's thriving innovation and technology ecosystem, and outlined the key policy initiatives supporting its development. In particular, she promoted the opening of the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone in late 2025, as well as the upcoming development of the Northern Metropolis University Town, both of which will further strengthen Hong Kong's role as an international innovation and education hub.

Over 260 guests attended the reception, including the Minister for Business and Employment of Scotland, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, and the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Edinburgh.

On February 20 (Edinburgh time), the London ETO and InvestHK sponsored the CBBC's Education Forum, which was attended by over 40 representatives from the educational sector. Miss Chau joined the event with the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of the InvestHK London Office, Ms Daisy Ip. Speaking at the Forum, they promoted the "Study in Hong Kong" brand and highlighted Hong Kong's development into an international education hub, with five universities ranked among the world's top 100. They encouraged education institutions in the United Kingdom to deepen partnerships with their Hong Kong counterparts in developing joint education programmes and expanding transnational education opportunities.

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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported Fashion Hong Kong at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter (A/W) 2026 on February 19 (London time), showcasing four outstanding fashion labels from Hong Kong.

Fashion Hong Kong is a series of international promotional events organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to promote Hong Kong fashion designers and labels on the global stage. This year's London edition featured the collections of ANGUS TSUI, Bettie Haute Couture, selfFab., and HARRISON WONG, followed by an after-show reception. The event attracted over 300 guests from across the fashion industry.

The Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, met with the designers ahead of the event to offer her encouragement and commend their sophisticated and distinctive collections. She noted that their work vividly demonstrates Hong Kong's creative dynamism and underscores the city's unique position as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

Hong Kong Celebrates Year of the Horse at Burns Supper Reception in Edinburgh

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