According to the Secretariat of the China-ASEAN Expo, Hong Kong will showcase its unique charm as an international shipping center, international financial center, and WorldWay center to the world as the "Charming City" of the 12th China-ASEAN Expo.
Since the first China-ASEAN Expo, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and various major chambers of commerce have actively supported and participated in the Expo. Exhibited products include electronics, construction materials, jewelry, etc., and investment projects cover areas such as food, home appliances, and agricultural products. Data shows that in the first 11 China-ASEAN Expos, Hong Kong became the largest source of investment with 388 projects and a total investment of 21 billion USD.
During the 12th China-ASEAN Expo, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, as one of the supporting units of the Expo, will be responsible for organizing the "Charming City" Hong Kong exhibition area. Through large information panels, short films, and interactive games, it will showcase Hong Kong's attractions and advantages as the CBD of the Asia-Pacific region from multiple perspectives in urban development and commerce, and will bring Hong Kong's quality products and services to the mainland of China and the ASEAN market. Additionally, a series of economic and trade exchange activities aimed at ASEAN and mainland China, including a press conference for the "Charming City" Hong Kong and a Hong Kong Economic and Trade Exchange Conference, will be held to further deepen economic and trade cooperation and accelerate the process of negotiating a free trade area between Hong Kong as a separate customs territory and ASEAN. (Source: Nanning Daily)