Meeting with the Former Chief Executive to Discuss the Development of Hong Kong's Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform and Promotion of Youth Entrepreneurship
On September 21, 2022, a delegation led by Mr. Kwok Man-kee, Advisor of Yansmart Group Ltd. and Chairman of the Hong Kong Cross-Border E-Commerce Association (HKCBA), Mr. Cheung Chi-fong, Executive Chairman of HKCBA, and Mr. So Kai-man visited the Office of the Former Chief Executive (OCED). The delegation met with Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Mr. Yip Chak-yan, Chief Liaison Officer of the Nansha New Area of Guangzhou. Joining the discussion were Mr. Wong Foo-wah, Chairman of the Federation of International Logistics Supply Chain Industry of the Greater Pearl River Delta (FILPIDC), Mr. Ng Wai-chung, Vice Chairman of HKCBA, and Mr. Ng Chi-wing, IT Consultant of HKCBA.
The meeting centered on the strategic development of a cross-border e-commerce platform in Hong Kong. Leveraging the "Guangdong-Hong Kong Co-operation Win-Win Demonstration Projects in the Greater Bay Area," Hong Kong will play a pivotal role in promoting and distributing quality products from Guangdong to the global market. The proposed platform aims to integrate a significant number of product manufacturing enterprises, establishing a robust client base and enhancing its sustainable growth through comprehensive service offerings.
The discussion also underscored Hong Kong's unique advantages in fostering cross-border e-commerce development. Key areas identified include cross-border payments, logistics integration, bonded warehousing, and related services. These infrastructural advancements will not only strengthen the platform’s foundation but also support the cultivation of e-commerce talent, thereby creating enhanced entrepreneurial opportunities for Hong Kong’s youth.
The participants reached a consensus that the establishment of a cross-border e-commerce platform represents a critical infrastructural initiative for Hong Kong. This endeavor will solidify its position as a leading hub in the Greater Bay Area and beyond, while promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among its next generation.
