The inaugural China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) was hosted by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in Beijing from 28 November to 2 December 2023. This event is a concrete step in ensuring the stability and smooth operation of global industrial and supply chains, as well as a public good to promote the sound and sustainable development of economic globalization.
Under the theme “Connecting the World for a Shared Future”, CISCE stood as the world’s first national-level exhibition focused on the supply chain. As a convergence of trade promotion, investment cooperation, innovation cultivation, and knowledge exchange, the expo was dedicated to establishing an international, high-level collaborative platform that seamlessly links upstream, midstream, and downstream entities, facilitates communication between enterprises of varying sizes, fosters synergy between academia and industry, and encourages interaction between domestic and foreign companies. Spanning an expansive 100,000 square meters, the inaugural CISCE featured five major supply chain segments—Smart Vehicle, Green Agriculture, Clean Energy, Digital Technology, and Healthy Life—alongside a Supply Chain Service Exhibition Area.
During the CISCE, Opening Ceremony of CISCE & Global Supply Chain Innovation and Development Forum will be held, featuring six thematic forums – “Modern Smart Vehicles Shape New Industrial Landscape”, “Green Agricultural Development for Future Prosperity”, “International Collaboration for Clean Energy Supply Chains”, “New Technology and New Industry for New Life”, “New Trends, New Power, and New Vision for Comprehensive Health” and “Sustainable Development of Supply Chain Management”. Leaders from relevant government departments,
representatives of international organizations and well-known businesses, as well as experts and scholars convened to deliberate on development cooperation strategies and explore avenues to collectively shape a secure, stable, efficient, open, inclusive, and mutually beneficial global industrial and supply chain system.
The Hon John KC LEE, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivered his Policy Address to the Legislative Council in October.
We were deeply honoured that Mr Lee had accepted our invitation to speak to the Hong Kong business community on 16 November.
Attendees would be able to hear Mr Lee explain the priorities of his Policy Address, and learn more about his initiatives to tackle key issues such as the labour market, land and housing supply and the environment, as well as his plans for closer integration with the Mainland, and engaging young people more in the development of Hong Kong.
HKTDC cordially invited our members to attend the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), an event focused on health innovation and investment in Asia jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on 17-18 May 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The evolving challenges brought by the pandemic have underlined the urgency for concerted efforts in bolstering global health and the need for innovation to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future. In Asia, the tremendous demanded for healthcare coupled with its emerging role as a vibrant innovation hub points to the region’s growing significance in the global health landscape.
The second Summit was successfully concluded last November, featuring more than 80 internationally renowned speakers and welcoming more than 22,000 in-person and online participants from over 50 countries and regions. More than 280 one-to-one meetings matching investors with global healthcare projects were arranged. Coinciding with the Summit, the inaugural International Healthcare Week (IHW) was launched to bring together a wide array of healthcare related events in Hong Kong, creating synergy in global partnership in healthcare leveraging Hong Kong’s role as an innovation and investment hub for the sector.
Riding on its success, the next Asia Summit on Global Health was scheduled for 17-18 May 2023 in Hong Kong, bringing together all stakeholders - from policymakers to healthcare experts to renowned academia and influential business leaders, together with key industry players, innovative start-ups, and investors from around the world to exchange insights, explore opportunities and collaborate on the diverse and dynamic healthcare sector.
Themed “Reimagining the Future of Healthcare”, the Summit comprised a high-level symposium covering a wide range of topics from global health issues and healthcare innovation to business and investment opportunities in Asia. A series of thematic tracks focusing on the latest trends
in different medical sectors, project pitching as well as deal-making meetings organised to facilitate business discussions and investment partnerships. InnoHealth Showcase, a dedicated exhibition area showcasing global healthcare projects and technologies will be launched alongside the Summit.
The Honourable Paul MP Chan, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivered his 2023-2024 Budget Speech to the Legislative Council on 22 February 2023.
Every year, the Hong Kong business community hosted a luncheon for hundreds of executives to hear the Financial Secretary elaborate on the details of his latest Budget.
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 situation, we were not able to accommodate all guests to attend in-person this year. However, we deeply honoured that the Financial Secretary had accepted our invitation to speak to the Hong Kong business community online on 16 March. Attendees were able to hear Mr Chan discuss the Government's plans to steer its fiscal policy and enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness. Not least, he also discussed measures to help Hong Kong businesses rebuild and recovered as the pandemic recedes and Hong Kong reopens to the world.
