Canton Fair Sourcing Trip to Dongguan Spurs $62 Million in Trade Opportunities
The Canton Fair, a cornerstone of China’s foreign trade promotion, hosted a successful sourcing trip to Dongguan’s Dalang and Songshan Lake Foreign Trade Transformation and Upgrading Base from December 19 to 20, 2024. With participation from 24 leading multinational purchasing enterprises and over 70 Dongguan manufacturing companies, the event generated total intended purchase orders worth […]
The Future of Data Centers: Huawei Unveils Top 10 Trends for 2025
At the recent Top Ten Trends of Data Center Facility 2025 conference, Huawei outlined a forward-looking vision for the data center (DC) industry in the AI era. Yao Quan, President of Huawei’s Data Center Facility Domain, shared key insights into the transformative forces shaping the industry and unveiled the top trends that promise to drive […]
China’s Retail Sales Hit $6.79 Trillion in 2024, Up 3.5% YoY
China’s retail sales of consumer goods, a critical barometer of the nation’s consumption strength, achieved a robust 3.5% year-on-year growth in 2024, reaching an impressive ¥48.79 trillion ($6.79 trillion USD), according to official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth reflects China’s resilience in consumer spending and its ability to adapt to […]
34th Education & Careers Expo Opens, Showcasing Global Opportunities
The 34th Education & Careers Expo, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), officially opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Running from 16 to 19 January, the event hosts over 820 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions, providing visitors with a one-stop platform to explore opportunities in education, training, […]
Powering Global Growth: Highlights from the 18th Asian Financial Forum 2025
The 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2025, co-hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded under the theme “Powering the Next Growth Engine”. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the two-day event brought together over 3,600 global financial and business […]
China’s Visa-Free Policies Drive Record Inbound Travel Growth in 2024
China’s expanded visa-free policies in 2024 have significantly boosted inbound travel, with the number of foreign trips doubling compared to the previous year. According to the National Immigration Administration (NIA), more than 20 million visa-free inbound trips were recorded, representing an impressive 112.3% increase year-on-year. This surge highlights the success of China’s initiatives to enhance […]
Hainan Accelerates Development as a Leading Free Trade Port
South China’s tropical island province of Hainan is intensifying efforts to establish itself as a high-level free trade port (FTP) by 2025. Key plans were outlined in a government work report presented during the annual session of the Hainan Provincial People’s Congress on Tuesday. Key Policies for 2024 Hainan is set to roll out critical […]
18th Asian Financial Forum 2025: Driving Innovation and Global Collaboration
The 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2025, co-organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Under the theme “Powering the Next Growth Engine”, the forum gathers over 130 global business leaders, policymakers, financial experts, […]
Discover Opportunities at the 34th HKTDC Education & Careers Expo
The 34th Education & Careers Expo, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is set to take place from 16 to 19 January 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This highly anticipated event will connect students, job seekers, and professionals with a diverse range of over 820 institutions from 22 […]
HKTDC 2025 Trade Fairs Propel Hong Kong as a Global MICE and Trade Hub
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) successfully concluded its first major trade events of 2025: the 51st HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 16th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair, and 23rd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair. Held from January 6–9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the […]
