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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) provides latest news about its cultural and economic activities in the 8 countries under the purview of the office, as well as recent developments in Hong Kong.

HKETO Berlin supports Five Flavours Asian Film Festival held in Poland
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HKETO Berlin supports Five Flavours Asian Film Festival held in Poland

HKETO Berlin supported the 18th Five Flavours Asian Film Festival taking place from November 13 to 20 in Warsaw.

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HKETO Berlin supports Five Flavours Asian Film Festival held in Poland
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HKETO Berlin supports Five Flavours Asian Film Festival held in Poland

HKETO Berlin supported the 18th Five Flavours Asian Film Festival taking place from November 13 to 20 in Warsaw.

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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury continues visit to Switzerland 
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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury continues visit to Switzerland 

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, attended the 41st session of the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) organised by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva on November 6.

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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury promotes Hong Kong as a wealth hub in Switzerland
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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury promotes Hong Kong as a wealth hub in Switzerland

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, started his visit to Zurich, Switzerland on November 4 to promote Hong Kong's status as an international asset and wealth management and risk management centre.

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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury visits Switzerland
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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury visits Switzerland

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, will depart for a visit to Switzerland on November 3.

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Hong Kong ranks as the world's freest economy
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Hong Kong ranks as the world's freest economy

The Fraser Institute published the Economic Freedom of the World 2024 Annual Report on October 16. Hong Kong ranks as the world's freest economies among 165 economies, up by one place from last year. Among the five areas of assessment, Hong Kong ranks top in "Freedom to trade internationally" and "Regulation", and its ranking in "Sound money" rises to third globally.

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Annual Policy Address
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Annual Policy Address

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, announced his third Policy Address on October 16 entitled "Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together", setting out a range of initiatives to create new impetus for economic development, improve people's livelihood and enhance their quality of life.

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2024 Policy Address by the Chief Executive
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2024 Policy Address by the Chief Executive

Mr President, Honourable Members and fellow citizens, I. Reform and Embrace Changes to Achieve Prosperity 1. This is my third Policy Address.

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HKETO Berlin supports screenings of Hong Kong films screened at Zurich Film Festival
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HKETO Berlin supports screenings of Hong Kong films screened at Zurich Film Festival

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good evening. Thank you for joining us tonight for the screening of “All Shall Be Well” (從今以後) at the Zurich Film Festival.

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HKETO Berlin supports screenings of Hong Kong films screened at Zurich Film Festival
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HKETO Berlin supports screenings of Hong Kong films screened at Zurich Film Festival

HKETO Berlin is sponsoring the 20th edition of the Zurich Film Festival, where it is presenting Hong Kong film productions.

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Secretary for Transport and Logistics leads delegation to visit Hamburg
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Secretary for Transport and Logistics leads delegation to visit Hamburg

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, who is also the Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB), led a delegation of HKMPB members to Hamburg, Germany, to promote Hong Kong as an international maritime centre to the international maritime community.

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Secretary for Transport and Logistics speaks at networking lunch in Hamburg
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Secretary for Transport and Logistics speaks at networking lunch in Hamburg

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, spoke at a networking lunch on September 4 about potential collaboration opportunities between Hong Kong and Hamburg in the port and maritime industry.

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Secretary for Transport and Logistics speaks at SMM trade fair in Hamburg
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Secretary for Transport and Logistics speaks at SMM trade fair in Hamburg

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, spoke at a seminar event at the Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology (SMM) trade fair 2024 in Hamburg about “Scene-setting - Overview of Hong Kong's Current Position, Challenges and Opportunities as an International Maritime Centre” on September 3.

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Secretary for Transport and Logistics visits Germany
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Secretary for Transport and Logistics visits Germany

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, will lead a delegation from Hong Kong for a visit to Hamburg, Germany, from September 2 to 5.

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CS speaks at United Nations Human Rights Council plenary meeting
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CS speaks at United Nations Human Rights Council plenary meeting

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended and spoke at the plenary meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 4.

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Improved immigration clearance for non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents entering Mainland China
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Improved immigration clearance for non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents entering Mainland China

From July 10, non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents wishing to visit Mainland China, will be eligible for a card-type document (Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese Citizens)), allowing them to use self-service clearance at Mainland China control points, enhancing clearance efficiency.

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CS attends UN Human Rights Council plenary meeting in Switzerland
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CS attends UN Human Rights Council plenary meeting in Switzerland

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will depart for Geneva, Switzerland, on July 1 to attend the plenary meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council as the Deputy Head of China's delegation. He will be joined by representatives of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau and the Department of Justice.

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HKETO Berlin celebrates Dragon Boat Festival at 25th anniversary of Berlin CityCup
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HKETO Berlin celebrates Dragon Boat Festival at 25th anniversary of Berlin CityCup

HKETO Berlin sponsored the Berlin CityCup dragon boat races held on June 15 and 16.

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Secretary for Health's delegation concludes visit in Switzerland
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Secretary for Health's delegation concludes visit in Switzerland

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, and his delegation continued with the last day of their visit in Zurich, Switzerland, on May 30.

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Secretary for Health commences visit to Switzerland
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Secretary for Health commences visit to Switzerland

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, departed from Geneva for Basel on May 29 to begin his visit in Switzerland.

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Secretary for Health continues to attend 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva
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Secretary for Health continues to attend 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, continued to attend the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 28.

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Secretary for Health attends 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva
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Secretary for Health attends 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, attended the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 27.

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Mainland China and Hong Kong joint business mission to Hungary
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Mainland China and Hong Kong joint business mission to Hungary

The Commissioner for Belt and Road, Mr Nicholas Ho, together with the Director-General of the Department of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce, Mr Fan Shijie, will lead the "Mainland of China and HKSAR, China - Joint Business Mission" to visit Hungary and Kazakhstan from May 16 to May 25, with a view to encouraging Hong Kong and Mainland enterprises as well as Hong Kong professional services in "going global" en bloc to explore business opportunities along the Belt and Road and seek collaboration opportunities with relevant Belt and Road countries.

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HKETO Berlin promotes new business opportunities for Poland in Hong Kong
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HKETO Berlin promotes new business opportunities for Poland in Hong Kong

HKETO Berlin participated at the 16th European Economic Congress 2024 in Katowice from May 7 to 9 to outline Hong Kong’s unique advantages and positioning as a gateway for Polish businesses to Mainland China.

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Award-winning Hong Kong films shown at Red Lotus Asian Film Festival in Vienna
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Award-winning Hong Kong films shown at Red Lotus Asian Film Festival in Vienna

HKETO Berlin supported the screening of two Hong Kong films under the dedicated HONG KONG PROGRAMME at the third edition of the Red Lotus Asian Film Festival, which took place from April 25 to 28 in Vienna.

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SED visits Germany
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SED visits Germany

The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, visited Frankfurt, Germany, on April 21 and 22 to learn about the local developments in vocational and professional education and training (VPET).

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Hong Kong presents innovations at International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva
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Hong Kong presents innovations at International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) hosted a reception on the occasion of Hong Kong’s participation in the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva on April 19 (Geneva time).

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SED to visit Malta and Germany
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SED to visit Malta and Germany

The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, will visit Malta and Frankfurt, Germany, from April 16. Dr Choi will depart for Frankfurt on April 20 to learn about the local developments in vocational and professional education and training, and exchange views with Hong Kong students studying there.

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HKETO Berlin introduces study opportunities at education fair BeSt in Vienna
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HKETO Berlin introduces study opportunities at education fair BeSt in Vienna

HKETO Berlin hosted a booth at the Austrian education fair BeSt Vienna to inform some 75 000 participants from Austria and neighbouring states such as the Czech Republic, Hungary and the Slovak Republic about the exciting study opportunities that Hong Kong has to offer.

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Financial Secretary introduces Budget for 2024-25
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Financial Secretary introduces Budget for 2024-25

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, emphasised in his 2024-25 Budget the need to advance with confidence, seize opportunities and promote high-quality development amid a complicated and ever-changing international environment.

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HKETO Berlin Welcomes Year of the Dragon
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Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary

During the past year, Hong Kong has returned to normalcy after the epidemic. The society and the daily lives of our people are back to normal as they have longed for. Visitors are returning, and our economy is regaining positive growth.

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HKETO Berlin Welcomes Year of the Dragon
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HKETO Berlin Welcomes Year of the Dragon

Dear Envoy ZENG, Rainer, Silas, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good evening. It is a great pleasure to have all of you joining us here tonight to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Berlin.
This year, we are turning the page to unveil the majestic Year of the Dragon, which is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated zodiacs of the Chinese calendar.

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HKETO Berlin Welcomes Year of the Dragon
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HKETO Berlin Welcomes Year of the Dragon

HKETO Berlin welcomed friends and partners of Hong Kong to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a reception held in Berlin, Germany on February 13. Key contacts from government, political, business and cultural sectors came together and learned about Hong Kong’s achievements in attracting international talents and enterprises, as well as the city’s growing appeal to become an international arts and culture exchange hub. Mr Avan Yu, a renowned Hong Kong pianist based in Berlin, was invited to perform on the occasion.

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CS attends United Nations Human Rights Council Meeting
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CS attends United Nations Human Rights Council Meeting

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, concluded his visit to Switzerland on January 26. In addition to attending meetings of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council, he has called on representatives of several international and local organisations.

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Firm and robust response by CS on human rights situation of HKSAR
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Firm and robust response by CS on human rights situation of HKSAR

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, actively responded to comments and suggestions about the HKSAR's human rights situation at the meeting of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, on January 23.

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Opening remarks by CS at United Nations Human Rights Council meeting
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Opening remarks by CS at United Nations Human Rights Council meeting

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended the meeting of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, on January 23.

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FS concludes trip to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
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FS concludes trip to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, concluded the last day of his visit to Davos, Switzerland, on January 19.

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SCED meets with trade ministers in Davos
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SCED meets with trade ministers in Davos

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, met with trade ministers of other economies to foster closer economic ties and deepen regional co-operation in Davos, Switzerland on January 18.

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FS continues his visit to Davos
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FS continues his visit to Davos

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, continued his visit to Davos, Switzerland, on January 18, for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting.

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Speech by Financial Secretary at 2024 Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon
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Speech by Financial Secretary at 2024 Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, held a speech at the 2024 Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon on January 17.

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FS meets with political and business leaders at WEF Annual Meeting
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FS meets with political and business leaders at WEF Annual Meeting

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, continued to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, on January 16.

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FS continues to attend WEF Annual Meeting
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FS continues to attend WEF Annual Meeting

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, continued to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, on January 16.

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FS begins visit to Davos
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FS begins visit to Davos

​The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, on January 15, arrived in Davos, Switzerland, and began his programme at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting.

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Financial Secretary to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
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Financial Secretary to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting from January 15 to 19, in Davos, Switzerland. The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, will also visit Davos and participate in certain parts of the programme.

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Ann Hui Tribute at FILMASIA 2023 in Prague
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Ann Hui Tribute at FILMASIA 2023 in Prague

Dear Karla, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good evening and a very warm welcome to the opening of the 19th FILMASIA Asian Film Festival in Prague. I am very glad that the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin has been a partner of the festival for a solid decade. I would like to thank Ms Karla Stojáková and her team for their great collaboration over the years and I look forward to more adventures in the years to come.

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Ann Hui Tribute at FILMASIA 2023 in Prague
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Ann Hui Tribute at FILMASIA 2023 in Prague

HKETO Berlin presented film productions by Ann Hui, one of the most acclaimed filmmakers from Hong Kong, under the “Ann Hui Tribute” section at the 19th Filmasia Asian Film Festival, which took place from December 7 to 11 in Prague.

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Business opportunities for Hungarian enterprises in Hong Kong
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Business opportunities for Hungarian enterprises in Hong Kong

HKETO Berlin hosted a business luncheon on 5 December in Budapest that gathered corporate leaders and government officials from Hungary to learn about Hong Kong’s latest economic developments and government initiatives.

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Hong Kong’s higher education landscape featured at education fair in Munich
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Hong Kong’s higher education landscape featured at education fair in Munich

HKETO Berlin hosted a booth at the German education fair Einstieg in Munich to inform over 7,000 participants from Germany about the exciting study opportunities that Hong Kong has to offer.

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Heroines of Hong Kong films at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival
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Heroines of Hong Kong films at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good evening and welcome to the opening ceremony of the Five Flavours Asian Film Festival 2023. I am honoured to join you all tonight as this is not only the opening of the festival but also the opening of the Hong Kong Heroines section, which is one of the main parts of this year’s festival.

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Heroines of Hong Kong films at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival
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Heroines of Hong Kong films at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival

HKETO Berlin presented six Hong Kong productions in a dedicated Hong Kong Heroines section at the 17th Five Flavours Asian Film Festival, taking place from November 15 to December 3 in Warsaw.

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Annual Policy Address
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Annual Policy Address

Delivering his second Policy Address on 25 October, the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, outlined a range of measures to boost Hong Kong's economy and support businesses, taking full advantage of Hong Kong's strengths under ‘one country, two systems’.

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2023 Policy Address by the Chief Executive
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2023 Policy Address by the Chief Executive

Following is the translation of the speech made by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address" to the Legislative Council this morning (October 25).

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Record-breaking courtroom drama ‘A Guilty Conscience’ screened at Zurich Film Festival
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Record-breaking courtroom drama ‘A Guilty Conscience’ screened at Zurich Film Festival

HKETO Berlin presented four Hong Kong productions to the Swiss audience at the 19th Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), taking place from September 28 to October 8.

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Record-breaking courtroom drama ‘A Guilty Conscience’ screened at Zurich Film Festival
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Record-breaking courtroom drama ‘A Guilty Conscience’ screened at Zurich Film Festival

HKETO Berlin presented four Hong Kong productions to the Swiss audience at the 19th Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), taking place from September 28 to October 8.

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FS visits Berlin
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FS visits Frankfurt

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, met with the President of European Central Bank in Frankfurt on September 26.

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FS visits Berlin
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FS visits Berlin

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, promoted Hong Kong's proactive strategies to develop innovation and technology (I&T) during his visit programme in Berlin, Germany on September 25.

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Building a bridge between the Hong Kong and German healthcare sectors
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Building a bridge between the Hong Kong and German healthcare sectors

Good afternoon and thank you for joining us at this luncheon. Our office is pleased to be supporting today’s event.

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Building a bridge between the Hong Kong and German healthcare sectors
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Building a bridge between the Hong Kong and German healthcare sectors

HKETO Berlin supported a networking lunch organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Germany on September 21 together with InvestHK, Germany Trade and Invest and Berlin Partner.

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Dragon boats come to live at the Berlin CityCup
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Dragon boats come to live at the Berlin CityCup

Good afternoon. It is a privilege and great pleasure for the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin to sponsor the Berlin CityCup once again.

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Dragon boats come to live at the Berlin CityCup
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Dragon boats come to live at the Berlin CityCup

HKETO Berlin supported the annual Berlin CityCup in dragon boat races on September 9 to 10 at the Olympic regatta course in Berlin-Grünau. More than 70 teams from all over Germany competed in different race categories.

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SCED highlights GBA's business opportunities and Hong Kong's strengths on visit to Germany
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SCED highlights GBA's business opportunities and Hong Kong's strengths on visit to Germany

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, promoted the vast business opportunities brought about by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) development and Hong Kong's unique advantages and potential on 6 September during his visit to Munich, Germany.

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SITI visits Munich in Germany
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SCED to visit Germany

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, will travel to Munich, Germany, on 4 September to attend the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) - Europe Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference.

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Asian Youth Orchestra astounded audience in Berlin
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Asian Youth Orchestra astounded audience in Berlin

HKETO Berlin sponsored the performance of the Asian Youth Orchestra in Berlin as the opening concert of the Young Euro Classic 2023 on August 4. Alongside the concert, HKETO Berlin hosted a reception to connect with friends, partners and music enthusiasts.

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Asian Youth Orchestra astounded audience in Berlin
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Asian Youth Orchestra astounded audience in Berlin

Good evening and welcome to our reception prior to the highly anticipated concert of the Asian Youth Orchestra tonight. We are very delighted to support the performance of the AYO in Berlin, which has the privilege to be the opening concert for the Young Euro Classic 2023.

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Dragon Boat Race in Switzerland’s biggest public festival
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Dragon Boat Race in Switzerland’s biggest public festival

HKETO Berlin sponsored the Dragon Boat Race of the Züri Fäscht (Zurich Festival) which took place from 7 to 9 July. Held every three years in the city of Zurich, the Züri Fäsch is Switzerland’s biggest public festival with over 2.5 million visitors.

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Dragon Boat Race in Switzerland’s biggest public festival
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Dragon Boat Race in Switzerland’s biggest public festival

HKETO Berlin sponsored the Dragon Boat Race of the Züri Fäscht (Zurich Festival) which took place from 7 to 9 July. Held every three years in the city of Zurich, the Züri Fäsch is Switzerland’s biggest public festival with over 2.5 million visitors.

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SITI visits Munich in Germany
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SITI visits Munich in Germany

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, proceeded to Munich on 14 June for the last day of his visit in Germany. Professor Sun visited Technische Universität München (TUM), and also informed himself about the state of Bavaria's support to Bavarian biotech companies in accelerating innovation and growth.

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SITI continues to visit Germany
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SITI continues to visit Germany

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, proceeded to Hamburg from Berlin on 13 June to continue his visit in Germany. Amongst others, he paid a visit to the Nexperia wafer fab. The company is one of the world top-ten semiconductor companies and has research and development (R&D) facilities established in the Hong Kong Science Park.

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Keynote speech by SITI at AsiaBerlin Summit 2023
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Keynote speech by SITI at AsiaBerlin Summit 2023

Following is the keynote speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the opening ceremony of AsiaBerlin Summit 2023 on 12 June.

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SITI attends AsiaBerlin Summit 2023
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SITI attends AsiaBerlin Summit 2023

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, delivered a keynote speech themed "Hong Kong: The Innovation Powerhouse of Asia – Ideal Gateway to Mainland China Market" at the opening ceremony of the AsiaBerlin Summit 2023 on 12 June in Berlin, Germany.

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SLW concludes Switzerland visit after attending International Labour Conference
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SLW concludes Switzerland visit after attending International Labour Conference

The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, on 10 June concluded his visit to Switzerland.

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SCED promotes Hong Kong in Hungary
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SCED promotes Hong Kong in Hungary

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, highlighted Hong Kong's unique advantages and vast potential for Hungarian companies and entrepreneurs during his visit from 8 to 9 June to Budapest.

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Entry requirements to Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Talent List expanded

The HKSAR Government announced (May 16) the expanded Talent List that increases the coverage from 13 professions to 51 with a view to attracting more high-quality talent to come and meeting Hong Kong's development needs.

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Business prospects for German start-ups in Hong Kong
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Business prospects for German start-ups in Hong Kong

Under the theme “Innovation Hub Hong Kong: Chances for German Start-ups”, HKETO Berlin co-organised a start-up and networking event on 12 May 2023 together with InvestHK and the German Industry and Commerce Ltd. (AHK Hong Kong), with the German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV) as partner.

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Business prospects for German start-ups in Hong Kong
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Business prospects for German start-ups in Hong Kong

Ursula, Hendrik, Karena, Till, Johannes, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning and welcome to today’s startup event about the opportunities in Hong Kong for entrepreneurs from Germany.

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SITI attends Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2023
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SITI attends Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2023

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, on 28 April, congratulated Hong Kong delegation achieving outstanding results at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2023, by winning a record number of Grand and Special prizes, and Gold Medals with Congratulations of Jury, including two Grand Awards, namely Prize of the State of Geneva and Prize of the International Federation of Inventors' Association, eight Special Awards and about 30 Gold Medals with Congratulations of Jury.

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Welcoming remarks by SITI at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2023
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Welcoming remarks by SITI at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2023

Following is the welcoming remarks by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2023 - Hong Kong Reception on April 28.

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SITI to visit Basel
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SITI to visit Basel

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, continued his visit to Switzerland in Basel on 27 April to promote exchanges and collaboration on innovation and technology (I&T) development between Hong Kong and Switzerland.

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SITI to visit Switzerland
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SITI to visit Switzerland

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, visited Zurich on 26 April to promote exchanges and collaboration on innovation and technology (I&T) development between Hong Kong and Switzerland.

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Hong Kong aspires to be a leading innovation and technology hub
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Hong Kong aspires to be a leading innovation and technology hub

HKETO Berlin participated at the 15th European Economic Congress 2023 in Katowice on 25 April to share Hong Kong’s economic updates and strategies to become a world-leading centre for innovation and technology (I&T).

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Cinematic highlights from Hong Kong screened in Vienna
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Cinematic highlights from Hong Kong screened in Vienna

HKETO Berlin hosted the opening of the HONG KONG PROGRAMME on 22 April 2023 in the second edition of the Red Lotus Asian Film Festival, which took place from 20-23 April 2023. The Festival is a showcase of Asian cinema and at the same time a hub for communication with, between and amongst the numerous Asian communities in Vienna and beyond.

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Cinematic highlights from Hong Kong screened in Vienna
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Cinematic highlights from Hong Kong screened in Vienna

Dear Katja, Petra, Ambassador Qi, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening, and welcome to the screening of the opening film of the HONG KONG PROGRAMME at the Red Lotus Asian Film Festival. This year is the second edition of the Red Lotus. It is a true honour and pleasure for the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin to be sponsoring this exciting new force.

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DSJ strengthens HK-UNCITRAL co-operation and promotes Hong Kong as talent hub in practice of international law in Vienna
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DSJ strengthens HK-UNCITRAL co-operation and promotes Hong Kong as talent hub in practice of international law in Vienna

The Deputy Secretary for Justice, Mr Cheung Kwok-kwan, visited Vienna on March 7 to strengthen co-operation with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) with a view to contributing to the country's relevant work and consolidating Hong Kong's status as the centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region.

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HKETO Berlin introduce study opportunities at Austrian education fair BeSt
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HKETO Berlin introduce study opportunities at Austrian education fair BeSt

HKETO Berlin hosted a booth at the Austrian education fair BeSt in Vienna to inform around 75 000 participants from Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and the Slovak Republic about the exciting study opportunities that Hong Kong has to offer.

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Financial Secretary introduces Budget for 2023-24
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Financial Secretary introduces Budget for 2023-24

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, announced in his 2023-24 Budget that the Government would sustain the impetus to economic recovery in moving towards high-quality development, and expects Hong Kong's economic performance to pick up this year.

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Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary
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Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary

This is the first Budget of the current-term Government and also the first to be presented since Hong Kong's emergence from the epidemic and resumption of quarantine-free travel with the Mainland and the international community.

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HKETO Berlin Celebrates Year of the Rabbit
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HKETO Berlin Celebrates Year of the Rabbit

HKETO Berlin gathered friends and partners of Hong Kong to welcome the Year of the Rabbit with a reception held in Berlin, Germany on February 13. Key contacts from government, political, business and cultural sectors came together and learned about Hong Kong’s return to the economic world stage and the city’s openness to business travellers, investors and tourists alike.

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HKETO Berlin Celebrates Year of the Rabbit
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HKETO Berlin Celebrates Year of the Rabbit

Dear Minister Zhang, Mr Beißert, Silas, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening. It is a great pleasure to be celebrating the Chinese New Year together with you here in Berlin. It is my favourite occasion of the year, where we can reconnect with old friends and meet new faces while exchanging blessings for the new year.

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Entry requirements to Hong Kong
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Entry requirements to Hong Kong

With effect from 6 February 2023, vaccination requirement for all inbound travellers is lifted.

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Financial Secretary concludes trip to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
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Financial Secretary concludes trip to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, made his last day of visit to Davos, Switzerland, on January 19 to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Mr Chan participated in a session of the Annual Meeting titled "Next-Generation Industrial Strategies", and spoke as a sharing guest on policies in promoting industrial development.

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Financial Secretary makes his third day of visit to Davos
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Financial Secretary makes his third day of visit to Davos

As a key message during his stay, Mr Chan pointed out the unique advantages under "one country, two systems", with Hong Kong serving as the bridge between the Mainland and the rest of the world in many areas.

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Speech by Financial Secretary at Davos Hong Kong Breakfast
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Speech by Financial Secretary at Davos Hong Kong Breakfast

Financial Secretary Mr Paul Chan held a speech at the 2023 Davos Hong Kong Breakfast themed "Hong Kong Perspectives: Connectivity in an Evolving World" on January 18. Mr Chan highlighted Hong Kong's return to normalcy after the pandemic and new opportunities that are arising.

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Financial Secretary continued to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
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Financial Secretary continued to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos

Amongst others, Mr Chan participated in the Special Address delivered by Vice Premier of the State Council Mr Liu He. Thereafter, he attended the Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon and delivered a speech on "Unleashing the Full Potential of Asia: Scenarios and Opportunities".

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Speech by Financial Secretary at 2023 Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon
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Speech by Financial Secretary at 2023 Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, held a speech at the 2023 Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon on January 17. In his speech at the luncheon on the topic "Unleashing the Full Potential of Asia: Scenarios and Opportunities", Mr Chan focused on Hong Kong's role in unleashing the potential of Asia.

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Financial Secretary attends World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
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Financial Secretary attends World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, met with a number of political and business leaders joining the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos, Switzerland, on 16 January. Mr Chan explained to them the latest state of Hong Kong’s return to normalcy and development opportunities.

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Financial Secretary to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
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Financial Secretary to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting from January 16 to 20, in Davos, Switzerland.

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Hong Kong celebrates 25th anniversary in Prague
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Hong Kong celebrates 25th anniversary in Prague

HKETO Berlin hosted the opening of the 18th Filmasia Asian Film Festival on 1 December 2022 in Prague. A total of nine Hong Kong films make up the programme “Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema” at this year’s Festival, taking place from 1 to 6 December 2022, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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Filmasia in Prague at cinema
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Filmasia in Prague at cinema

Good evening, and a very warm welcome to the screening of the opening film of the 18th Filmasia Asian Film Festival in Prague. It is a true honour and pleasure for a Hong Kong production to be featured as the opening film at this year’s Festival. As some of you may already know, this year is the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This adds an additional celebratory note to the sponsorship for this year’s Festival by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin.

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Filmasia in Prague at reception
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Filmasia in Prague at reception

“Srdečnĕ vítáme”. Welcome to the opening of our photo exhibition “Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema” here at Gallery Lucerna. This photo exhibition, together with our sponsorship for the Filmasia Asian Film Festival this year, is part of our celebration programme for the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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Charting a brighter tomorrow for Hong Kong
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Charting a brighter tomorrow for Hong Kong

On 19 October, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, delivered his maiden Policy Address. Amidst a plethora of global challenges, including the pandemic, high inflation, interest rate hikes, tightening monetary policies, trade disputes and geopolitical tensions, the Chief Executive outlined in his first Policy Address his governing beliefs and visions for Hong Kong, and announced a series of bold measures that aim at improving Hong Kong’s competitiveness, reinforcing its role as a global business and financial hub and attracting more overseas talents and enterprises, while underscoring the need to strengthen national security.

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HKETO Berlin’s celebrations under the 25th Anniversary
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HKETO Berlin’s celebrations under the 25th Anniversary

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary (25A) of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China this year, HKETO Berlin presented a broad range of celebration activities under the theme of “A New Era – Stability. Prosperity. Opportunity”, displaying Hong Kong’s remarkable achievements over the past quarter century and its aspirations for a better future.

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Hong Kong’s movies screened at Europe’s top-notch film festivals
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Hong Kong’s movies screened at Europe’s top-notch film festivals

On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China, HKETO Berlin sponsored a series of top-notch film festivals in different European cities. To kick things off, HKETO Berlin supported the “Hong Kong Window” at the 18th Zurich Film Festival, Switzerland’s largest autumn festival.

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Hungarian and Polish ventures to explore business opportunities in Hong Kong
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Hungarian and Polish ventures to explore business opportunities in Hong Kong

Hungary and Poland have all along been important partners of Hong Kong and Mainland China, and we see great potential to further unlock business potential with these regions through deepened cooperation. With the lifting of quarantine requirement, Hong Kong has once again opened its door to international visitors and is keen to revive international business exchange with countries in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Hong Kong presents film highlights and business opportunities in Warsaw
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Hong Kong presents film highlights and business opportunities in Warsaw

HKETO Berlin hosted the opening film screening of the “Hong Kong Cinema in Motion” section on 16 November as part of the 16th Five Flavours Asian Film Festival in Warsaw, taking place from 16 to 23 November 2022. The office also organised a business luncheon on 17 November under the theme “Potential Cooperation Opportunities between Hong Kong and Poland along the Belt and Road Initiative and the Greater Bay Area” for the Polish business community.

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Five Flavours Asian Film Festival Warsaw
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Five Flavours Asian Film Festival Warsaw

Good evening, and welcome to the screening of the opening film of the Hong Kong Cinema in Motion section. It is a true honour and pleasure for the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin to be sponsoring the 16th edition of the Five Flavours Asian Film Festival.

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Hungarian businesses to tap vast business potentials in Hong Kong
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Hungarian businesses to tap vast business potentials in Hong Kong

HKETO Berlin organised a business luncheon on 25 October in Budapest for the Hungarian business community. Jenny Szeto, Director of HKETO Berlin, introduced the latest developments of Hong Kong and provided insights on Hong Kong-Hungarian relations and potential business opportunities.

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2022 Policy Address by the Chief Executive
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2022 Policy Address by the Chief Executive

In his inaugural Policy Address today (October 19), the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, said the Government would duly address the people's aspirations for a better life by building a more harmonious and stable Hong Kong that better supports the elderly and the disadvantaged as well as creating a better living environment for all.

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Annual Policy Address
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Annual Policy Address

In his inaugural Policy Address on 19 October, the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, said the Government would duly address the people's aspirations for a better life by building a more harmonious and stable Hong Kong that better supports the elderly and the disadvantaged as well as creating a better living environment for all.

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Cinematic highlights from Hong Kong screened in Zurich
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Cinematic highlights from Hong Kong screened in Zurich

On occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the HKETO Berlin presented four Hong Kong productions to the Swiss audience at the 18th edition of the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), taking place from 22 September to 2 October.

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Zurich Film Festival at reception
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Zurich Film Festival at reception

Good evening. It is my privilege and great pleasure to welcome you to the reception preceding the opening of the Hong Kong Window of the 18th edition of the Zurich Film Festival. Thank you all for joining us tonight.

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Zurich Film Festival at cinema
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Zurich Film Festival at cinema

Good evening, and welcome to the screening of the opening film of the Hong Kong Window. As you may know already, this year marks the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This adds an additional celebratory note to the sponsorship of the 18th edition of the Zurich Film Festival by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin.

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23rd Hongkong-Berlin CityCup in celebration of Hong Kong’s 25th Anniversary
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23rd Hongkong-Berlin CityCup in celebration of Hong Kong’s 25th Anniversary

As part of a series of activities in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the HKETO Berlin sponsored the 23rd Hongkong-Berlin CityCup.

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Dragon boat races in Berlin
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Dragon boat races in Berlin

Good evening. It is a privilege and great pleasure for the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin to sponsor the 23rd HongkongBerlin CityCup. The sponsorship is part of our office’s celebration programme for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which marks an important milestone for our city as we set to surge towards a brighter future.

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StartmeupHK Salon in Berlin to unlock potentials for German start-ups
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StartmeupHK Salon in Berlin to unlock potentials for German start-ups

HKETO Berlin together with InvestHK and StartmeupHK, co-organised the StartmeupHK Salon in a hybrid format on 24 August to introduce the strengths and benefits that Hong Kong can offer to the start-up community in Germany and other Central and Eastern European countries.

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StartmeupHK Salon in Berlin
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StartmeupHK Salon in Berlin

HKETO Berlin together with InvestHK and StartmeupHK, co-organised the StartmeupHK Salon in a hybrid format on 24 August to introduce the strengths and benefits that Hong Kong can offer to the start-up community in Germany and other Central and Eastern European countries.

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A taste of Hong Kong’s street food culture in Berlin
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A taste of Hong Kong’s street food culture in Berlin

The HKETO Berlin participated at the 14th European Economic Congress 2022 in Katowice on 25 April (Warsaw time) to introduce Hong Kong’s business opportunities for European companies.

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Street Food Festival in Berlin
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Street Food Festival in Berlin

It’s my great pleasure to welcome you all on this (sunny) day to our Hong Kong Street Food Festival to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of

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Hong Kong SAR celebrates its 25th anniversary in Geneva
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Hong Kong SAR celebrates its 25th anniversary in Geneva

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) in Geneva and Berlin co-hosted a reception on 30 June in Geneva.

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Reception in Geneva
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Reception in Geneva

Good evening. It is my privilege and great pleasure to welcome you all to our reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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Dragon boat races in Eglisau – A highlight for Hong Kong’s 25th Anniversary
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Dragon boat races in Eglisau – A highlight for Hong Kong’s 25th Anniversary

As part of a series of activities in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the HKETO Berlin supported the 30th edition of the Drachenbootrennen Eglisau, the largest dragon boat competition held annually in Switzerland.

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Dragon boat races in Eglisau
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Dragon boat races in Eglisau

Good evening. It is my privilege and great pleasurefor theHong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin to support the30th edition of the Drachenbootrennen Eglisau to celebrate the25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong KongSpecial

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Principal Officials of Sixth-term HKSAR Government appointed
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Principal Officials of Sixth-term HKSAR Government appointed

The Central People's Government (CPG), on the nomination of the Chief Executive-elect, Mr John Lee, approved today (June 19) the appointments of Principal Officials of the Sixth-term of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government.

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Hong Kong celebrates its 25th anniversary in Berlin
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Hong Kong celebrates its 25th anniversary in Berlin

As a highlight in a series of activities in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the HKETO Berlin hosted a gala dinner on 17 June in Berlin.

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Gala Dinner in Berlin
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Gala Dinner in Berlin

Good evening. It is my privilege and great pleasure to welcome you all to our reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This is an important milestone for our city as we set to surge towards a brighter future with the unwavering support of the Central People’s Government.

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Gala Dinner in Zurich
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Gala Dinner in Zurich

Good evening. It is my privilege and great pleasure to welcome you all to our reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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Cocktail Reception in Vienna
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Cocktail Reception in Vienna

Good evening. It is my privilege and great pleasuretowelcome you all to our reception to celebrate the 25th anniversaryof theestablishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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Hong Kong’s anniversary is making waves in Berlin
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Hong Kong’s anniversary is making waves in Berlin

The HKETO Berlin kicked off its celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with a photo exhibition on Hong Kong films named “Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema” which opened on 2 June in Berlin.

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Photo Exhibition in Berlin
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Photo Exhibition in Berlin

“Herzlich Willkommen”. I am Jenny Szeto and it's my privilege andgreatpleasure to welcome you to the opening of our photo exhibition “MakingWaves- Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema”, running from 2-10 June at StudioCheriéhere in Neukölln.

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HKETO Newsletter May 2022
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HKETO Newsletter May 2022

Dear friends, I hope you have had a good start to the Year of the Tiger! It is unfortunate that we missed the chance to meet at our annual Chinese New Year receptions which were once again cancelled this year owing to the pandemic. Nevertheless, I hope you have enjoyed the video we prepared to share with you the festive greetings from Hong Kong, together with a musical performance from the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and some festive footage from the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

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Building a Bright Future Together
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Building a Bright Future Together

Get travel advice and stay on top of the latest developments in Hong Kong affecting the airport, public transport, public safety and other issues.

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Hong Kong Budget: A plan for people and businesses to combat the COVID-19 pandemic
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Hong Kong Budget: A plan for people and businesses to combat the COVID-19 pandemic

The Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivered the Government’s 2022-23 Budget on 23 February 2022, with extensive measures to relieve the hardship of Hong Kong people, render support to the struggling economy and foster a post epidemic economic revival.

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Webinar on Hong Kong’s visual culture in times of the pandemic
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Webinar on Hong Kong’s visual culture in times of the pandemic

HKETO Berlin in collaboration with the THINKTANK and Centre for International Relations (CIR), gathered top-notch experts from the creativity industry in Hong Kong and Poland on February 15, 2022, to discuss current developments of visual culture in Asia and Europe.

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Updates on the business developments in Hong Kong and the GBA for Hungarian ventures

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a vibrant city cluster comprising the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, together with nine municipalities in the area including Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The GBA lies at Hong Kong’s doorstep offering unique business opportunities for startups, entrepreneurs as well as for established companies in Hungary. As part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Hungary is perfectly located to benefit from the developments in Hong Kong, which serves as the launching pad to access the vast and growing market of the GBA.

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Hong Kong’s business advantages for European ventures showcased at 14th European Economic Congress in Katowice
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Hong Kong’s business advantages for European ventures showcased at 14th European Economic Congress in Katowice

Ms Jenny Szeto, Director of HKETO Berlin joined the panel discussion “Europe and Asia: discussions about cooperation and economy” as part of the 14th European Economic Congress on April 25, 2022 in Katowice to illustrate the business prospects for European and especially Polish companies that would like to expand to Mainland China using Hong Kong as a gateway. The panel discussion brought together diplomats and government officials from Asia who shared their perspectives on the business ties and opportunities between Asia and Central and Eastern Europe with an audience of some 50 participants from businesses, institutions and ministries from Poland and abroad.

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HKETO Berlin’s celebrations under the 25th Anniversary
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HKETO Berlin’s celebrations under the 25th Anniversary

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China. On this particular occasion, HKETO Berlin will present a broad range of celebration activities under the theme of “A New Era – Stability. Prosperity. Opportunity”, displaying Hong Kong’s remarkable achievements over the past quarter century and its aspirations for a better future. Over the past 25 years, Hong Kong has faced various challenges but has always shown resilience, turned crises into opportunities and emerged stronger.

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Hong Kong: Embracing Digital Transformation
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Hong Kong: Embracing Digital Transformation

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation in businesses at a pace that was not considered possible before. Hong Kong is no exception and has experienced a significant boost in digital transformation over the past two years. As an innovation hub, Hong Kong has invested massively in its digital transformation to meet the challenges of the future. Hong Kong has doubled down on its commitment to revamp the city into a leading global innovation and entrepreneurship hub. It has developed an impressive information and communication technology (ICT) ecosystem, with over 93% household penetration of broadband and nearly 100 000 people working in the industry.

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Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary
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Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary

The COVID-19 pandemic has plagued the entire world for two years, taking a heavy toll on economic activities and people’s way of life. Since the middle of last year, the epidemic situation in Hong Kong had been brought under control, with economic activities and daily life gradually getting back to normal.

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Visual Culture Webinar
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Visual Culture Webinar

Good morning and good evening to those joining from Hong Kong. I am delighted to welcome you to today’s webinar “Visual Culture Today and Tomorrow”.

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HKETO Berlin's New Year's Greetings
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HKETO Berlin's New Year's Greetings

On occasion of the Chinese New Year, HKETO Berlin welcomes the Year of the Tiger by wishing everyone a prosperous and good year ahead with this dedicated CNY video message.

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Speech by CE at 15th Asian Financial Forum
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Speech by CE at 15th Asian Financial Forum

Good morning. Welcome to the Asian Financial Forum, the 15th edition, and the first in a number of events to kick-start celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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