InvestHK Promotes Hong Kong's Advantages as Global Expansion Platform for Mainland Enterprises in Fujian

InvestHK highlights Hong Kong's unique advantages as go-global platform for Mainland enterprises in Fujian

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (September 7) took part in Two-Way Cross-Border Investment Promotion Exchange and High-Quality International Development Matchmaking Session for Going-Global Enterprises hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, held on the eve of the opening of the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, Fujian Province. In the afternoon, InvestHK, together with the Department of Commerce of Fujian Province and other departments, jointly organised the Fujian enterprises going global and Fujian-Hong Kong economic and trade promotion and exchange seminar. The events encouraged Fujian enterprises to make use of Hong Kong's advantages as an ideal platform for Mainland enterprises to go global, and to leverage Hong Kong fully to achieve high-quality international development under the national Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Fujian-Hong Kong economic and trade co-operation mechanism.

The national 15th Five-Year Plan explicitly supports Hong Kong in leveraging its strengths in professional services to assist enterprises in going global, giving full play to Hong Kong's unique advantages of enjoying the strong support of the motherland while being closely connected to the world. In October 2025, the Ministry of Commerce and other central authorities issued the "Guiding Opinions on Further Improving the Overseas Comprehensive Service System", which sets out how the advantages of Hong Kong and Macao in cross-border investment and trade, finance and legal services will be harnessed to jointly strengthen the capacity to serve enterprises going global. In February this year, the Ministry of Commerce and the Hong Kong Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government signed the Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening co-operation and exchange in the provision of comprehensive overseas services, providing solid top-level policy support for the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global (GoGlobal Task Force).

Held under the theme "Connecting the World through Hong Kong", the morning promotion and exchange seminar and business matching session was jointly organised by the Ministry of Commerce, the Investment Promotion Agency of the Ministry of Commerce, InvestHK, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong (GDETO), and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). During the policy interpretation of the seminar, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Foreign Investment Administration of the Ministry of Commerce Mr Wu Di explained the policies relating to "bringing in" and "going global", while Associate Director-General of InvestHK Ms Loretta Lee outlined Hong Kong's policies for investment promotion.

MsLee said, "Under the 'one country, two systems' framework, Hong Kong, as an international financial centre, boasts a world-leading capital market that offers convenient and diversified financing channels. It is also deeply integrated with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, where complementary strengths facilitate global supply chain management for enterprises. Hong Kong is now actively developing the Northern Metropolis to build a world-class innovation and technology hub. Hong Kong is not only a 'super connector' but also a 'super value-adder' that creates tangible value for enterprises. InvestHK serves as one of the core members of the GoGlobal Task Force, which is steered by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, providing one-stop, tailored support for enterprises establishing a presence in Hong Kong."

In the afternoon, the Fujian Provincial Department of Commerce and the Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Commerce, together with members of the GoGlobal Task Force, including InvestHK, the GDETO, and the HKTDC, jointly organised the Fujian-Hong Kong Joining Hands for Win-Win Development Seminar and Fujian Enterprises Going Global and Fujian-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Promotion Exchange Seminar. The event was attended and supported by Second-level Inspector of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Commerce Ms Yang Hao and Deputy Director-General of the Fujian Provincial Department of Commerce Mr Lin Bendong.

In his welcome remarks at the seminar, the Director of the GDETO, Mr Anthony Li, said, "Exchanges and co-operation between Fujian and Hong Kong enjoy natural advantages and deep-rooted ties. Hong Kong has long been Fujian's largest source of foreign investment, as well as a bridgehead for Fujian enterprises going global. Hong Kong can serve as a 'home port' platform for enterprises going global, helping them guard against risks and operate in compliance throughout the process, while pooling global capital and opening up business opportunities worldwide. Through the trio of the overseas Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices, InvestHK and the HKTDC, the GoGlobal Task Force builds bridges for Mainland enterprises in overseas markets and helps them find overseas partners. In early June, the Chief Executive led a delegation to two Central Asian countries. Among the Mainland enterprise representatives on the mission were two Fujian enterprises, which were successfully connected with the Central Asian market, helping them tap new markets under the BRI."

The afternoon's promotion and exchange seminar concluded with a panel discussion moderated by Deputy Director of the GDETO and the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of InvestHK Guangzhou Office, Ms Helen Yip. Representatives from the HKTDC, Hong Kong financial and legal professional services providers, and a representative from a Mainland enterprise using Hong Kong to go global, shared views on how Hong Kong's advantages can empower Fujian enterprises to expand into overseas markets.

Associate Director-General of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee delivers a keynote speech entitled "Using Hong Kong as a Bridge to Set Sail Globally" at the Fujian-Hong Kong Joining Hands for Win-Win Development Seminar and Fujian Enterprises Going Global and Fujian-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Promotion Exchange Seminar this afternoon (September 7). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong and the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong Guangzhou Office, Ms Helen Yip (first left), moderates a panel discussion session at the Fujian-Hong Kong Joining Hands for Win-Win Development Seminar and Fujian Enterprises Going Global and Fujian-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Promotion Exchange Seminar this afternoon (September 7). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Second-level Inspector of the International Cooperation Department Ms Yang Hao delivers welcome remarks at the Fujian-Hong Kong Joining Hands for Win-Win Development Seminar and Fujian Enterprises Going Global and Fujian-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Promotion Exchange Seminar this afternoon (September 7). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Deputy Director-General of the Fujian Provincial Department of Commerce Mr Lin Bendong, delivers welcome remarks at the Fujian-Hong Kong Joining Hands for Win-Win Development Seminar and Fujian Enterprises Going Global and Fujian-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Promotion Exchange Seminar this afternoon (September 7). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Deputy Director-General of the Department of Foreign Investment Administration of the Ministry of Commerce Mr Wu Di explains the policies relating to "bringing in" and "going global" at the Connecting the World through Hong Kong - Two-Way Cross-Border Investment Promotion Exchange and High-Quality International Development Matchmaking Session for Going-Global Enterprises, held this morning (September 7). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Associate Director-General of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee (sixth left); Second-level Inspector of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Commerce Ms Yang Hao (seventh left); Deputy Director-General of the Fujian Provincial Department of Commerce Mr Lin Bendong (sixth right); Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong, Mr Anthony Li (seventh right); and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Regional Director for Southern China, Mr Peter Wong (fifth left), and guests take a group photo at the Fujian-Hong Kong Joining Hands for Win-Win Development Seminar and Fujian Enterprises Going Global and Fujian-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Promotion Exchange Seminar this afternoon (September 7). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Assistant Director-General of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee explains Hong Kong's policies for investment promotion at the Connecting the World through Hong Kong - Two-Way Cross-Border Investment Promotion Exchange and High-Quality International Development Matchmaking Session for Going-Global Enterprises, held this morning (September 7). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Third batch of HKSAR young public officers to work at United Nations

The third batch of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) young public officers recommended by the Central Government of the People's Republic of China will be taking up positions in the United Nations (UN). The Launch Ceremony was held at the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR (OCMFA) today (September 8).

With the support of the Central People's Government and the assistance of the OCMFA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) recommended 16 young public officers to participate in the UN Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme in the current round, marking a record high. This fully reflects the nation's recognition of the capabilities of the HKSAR's civil servants, and underscores the nation's care, trust and aspirations for Hong Kong's youth. The 16 officers come from the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau; the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department; the Census and Statistics Department; the Civil Engineering and Development Department; the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department; the Department of Justice; the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department; the Hong Kong Observatory; the Hong Kong Police Force; the Intellectual Property Department; the Lands Department and the Independent Commission Against Corruption of the HKSAR Government. They will be working in the UN Headquarters, and the UN offices in Geneva, Switzerland; Vienna, Austria; and Nairobi, Kenya, as Chinese personnel, and will begin departing from this month for two-year tenures.

Addressing the Launch Ceremony, the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, said that the HKSAR Government will soon promulgate The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030), which will fully align with the nation's 15th Five-Year Plan, improve mechanisms for Hong Kong to assume a greater role in the country's opening up to the world, and harness Hong Kong's role as an important window for exchange and mutual learning between the Chinese and Western cultures. Hong Kong youth applying their professional expertise and perseverance on the international arena exemplifies the HKSAR's alignment with national strategies and contribution to overall national diplomacy. It is also Hong Kong's responsibility and mission to contribute to the nation's endeavours to promote the building of a global community with a shared future. The young public servants sent by Hong Kong to international organisations bring together the city's professional strengths and practical experience across a number of key fields. They will represent Hong Kong's glorious contributions towards helping the country fulfil its commitments as a leading nation to work with the international community in addressing the challenges of the times.

Mr Lee encouraged the third batch of officers with three "hearts", a heart for the nation, a heart for Hong Kong and a heart for the world. He urged them to serve as pioneers in the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, as the driving force in promoting the high-quality development of the HKSAR, and as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" connecting the nation with the world. Mr Lee expressed his hope that the third batch of officers would build on the achievements of the preceding two batches, and tell authentic and compelling stories of Hong Kong on the international stage. He also encouraged them to transform their takeaways into an innovative mindset and momentum for propelling the socio-economic development of the HKSAR in the future.

Accompanied by the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, Mr Lee had an exchange with the third batch of officers to learn about their preparation before departure, and wished them every success in their work in the UN. The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC; the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui; the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa, and a number of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments also attended the Launch Ceremony.

The primary objective of the UN JPO Programme is to provide young professionals with opportunities to work and learn under the guidance of professional officers, thereby accumulating practical experience in the field of multilateral international co-operation. The HKSAR sent five and 12 young public officers recommended by the MFA to participate in the Programme in 2019 and 2023 respectively. They performed outstandingly and were highly commended by the UN side, with some having their tenures extended.

Third batch of HKSAR young public officers to work at United Nations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Third batch of HKSAR young public officers to work at United Nations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases