Hong Kong must remain an outward-looking economy and a free port to thrive, current and former leaders of the city’s trade promotion body have said, stressing the importance of working with mainland China and tackling challenges creatively.Hong Kong Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang and four of his predecessors spoke on Tuesday at a panel discussion marking the organisation’s 60th anniversary.“Hong Kong has to maintain its outward-looking society and economy,” former chairman Victor Fung Kwok-king said.
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TUE · 2026-06-16 · 14:03 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0616-84921
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Hong Kong must remain outward-looking to thrive: past and present TDC leaders
Current and former leaders of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) emphasized the necessity for Hong Kong to maintain an outward-looking economy and its status as a free port for continued prosperity. Speaking at a panel discussion celebrating the TDC's 60th anniversary on Tuesday, Chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang and four predecessors highlighted the importance of collaboration with mainland China and innovative problem-solving.
Ambrose LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-16 · 14:03 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Current and former leaders of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) emphasized the necessity for Hong Kong to maintain an outward-looking economy and its status as a free port for continued prosperity. Speaking at a panel discussion celebrating the TDC's 60th anniversary on Tuesday, Chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang and four predecessors highlighted the importance of collaboration with mainland China and innovative problem-solving. Former chairman Victor Fung Kwok-king specifically stated that Hong Kong must preserve its outward-looking society and economy. The discussion underscored these principles as crucial for the city's future success.
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Tackling challenges creatively is important for Hong Kong's thriving.
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The importance of working with mainland China is stressed.
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Hong Kong has to maintain its outward-looking society and economy.
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Hong Kong must remain an outward-looking economy and a free port to thrive.
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