Date: 20 December 2017
Company: Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
The HKTDC announced the formation of the HKTDC Belt and Road Committee on 20 December. The committee, comprising leading figures from various sectors, aims to establish Hong Kong’s position as a commercial and information hub for the Belt and Road by promoting and facilitating investment and business opportunities through a comprehensive and targeted programme.
Five working groups will be set up under this committee to target different markets and business sectors, with business and professional leaders from relevant sectors acting as convenors.
The working groups will enhance the promotion of Hong Kong’s advantages as a commercial and services hub for the Belt and Road Initiative to international, Chinese mainland and ASEAN markets, and raise awareness and increase participation of different sectors, including professional services, SMEs, the younger generation, as well as the local and international community.
Vincent H.S. Lo, chairman of the HKTDC and the committee, said: “I am pleased that the HKTDC continues to make progress with our work to promote Hong Kong’s role as the commercial hub of the Belt and Road Initiative. I particularly treasure this opportunity to work with such heavyweight community leaders in the committee. Through this committee and the working groups, I look forward to achieving tangible results in helping Hong Kong play a significant role in the Belt and Road.”
