Remarks by SFST at media session
Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, at a media session after attending a radio programme this morning (February 21):
Reporter: Could you also tell us in English what is the impact on Hong Kong after Donald Trump signed the 10 per cent global tariff on top of the existing tax?
Donald Trump, Photo source: reference image
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury: If you look at what Hong Kong as it is, one of our advantages is the certainty in terms of how we regulate the market and the overall stability of our overall environment. And this fiasco, I think basically highlights the importance of Hong Kong in this area. We'll continue to see Hong Kong as a very strong and also very safe haven for global investors and global corporates to invest and to station here.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)
Mr Christopher Hui, Photo source: FB of the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
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.
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.
Photo shows the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of the Invest Hong Kong London Office, Ms Daisy Ip, speaking at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Photo shows the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, Miss Fiona Chau, speaking at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council supported the China-Britain Business Council to organise the Chinese Burns Supper in Edinburgh, Scotland on February 19 (Edinburgh time). The event was attended by over 260 guests from the local governments, as well as the business, academic and cultural sectors. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council supported the China-Britain Business Council to organise the Chinese Burns Supper in Edinburgh, Scotland on February 19 (Edinburgh time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau (front row, right) and the Chair of the China-Britain Business Council, Sir Sebastian Wood (front row, centre). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau (left) and the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Edinburgh, Mr Zhang Biao. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau (left) and the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Mr Robert Aldridge (right). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau (left) and the Minister for Business and Employment of Scotland, Mr Richard Lochhead (right). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering a speech at the reception. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
