Hong Kong pitches global route for Mainland farm goods
Hkgov · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki attended a promotional matchmaking event in Hong Kong on August 14 aimed at helping premium agricultural products from the Chinese Mainland expand into overseas markets. Officials said Hong Kong can provide an efficient international trade platform, professional marketing services and alignment with international standards for companies seeking to grow abroad
Key Points
- The “Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products ‘Going Global’ Exchange and Matchmaking Event” was jointly organised by the Environment & Ecology Bureau, the Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council
- Other officiating guests included Liaison Office deputy director Zhang Yong, Agricultural Trade Promotion Center director-general Peng Tingjun, and Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan
- About 250 representatives from Mainland provincial and regional governments, enterprises, and Hong Kong industry professionals took part in the event
- Chan said expanding premium agricultural and food products overseas requires trade access, marketing expertise, and smooth alignment with international standards, which he described as Hong Kong’s strengths
- Tse said the Mainland has long been Hong Kong’s primary source of fresh food, creating a strong foundation for bilateral co-operation and further market connections
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong, the event reinforces the city’s role as a trade intermediary linking Mainland producers with overseas buyers and service providers. It also points to potential business for local logistics, marketing and standards-compliance sectors as more agricultural exporters use Hong Kong as a launchpad