Posted in: Press Releases

June 2nd, 2009

Over 100 business leaders and representatives from corporations in Montreal were well-briefed today (Tuesday) on how Hong Kong’s closer integration with Mainland China provides the best gateway for the business to go global, Hong Kong’s enduring advantages and business opportunities in China for foreign companies.

Addressing a presentation on “Hong Kong’s Strategic Advantages for Entering China and Asian Markets” at a breakfast seminar organized by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, the Director-General of Invest Hong Kong, Mr Simon Galpin, shared with the attendees Hong Kong’s economic stimulus package amid the global financial crisis, its major infrastructure projects in the pipeline and its liberation of Renminbi businesses in Hong Kong.

Mr Galpin told the attendees that Hong Kong can be Canadian most reliable and least risky platform to enter the Mainland Chinese market because of its unique pro-business environment and established Canadian base in the city. He also highlighted Hong Kong’s business opportunities for Montreal companies and how Hong Kong could facilitate their access to the Chinese market.

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Please click here for his presentation.