SCED to lead business delegation to visit Xinjiang

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The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, will lead a business delegation to depart for Urumqi, Xinjiang, tomorrow (December 4) to promote Hong Kong's business opportunities, and meet with government officials of Xinjiang and Kazakhstan to strengthen economic and trade co-operation among the three places, with a view to jointly exploring the full range of opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative.

Members of the delegation include the Commissioner for Belt and Road, Mr Nicholas Ho, and representatives from major chambers of commerce and enterprises. They will attend a co-operation and exchange forum between China (Xinjiang, Hong Kong) and Kazakhstan on December 5 to promote Hong Kong's advantages, strengthen collaboration and foster economic and trade co-operation and cultural exchanges with Xinjiang and Kazakhstan.

During the visit, Mr Yau will meet with representatives of Hong Kong enterprises in Xinjiang to learn about their business operations and the latest economic developments in the region.

　　Mr Yau will return to Hong Kong in the evening on December 6. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan, will be the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.

Ends/Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Issued at HKT 15:52

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