Hong Kong should act as a “super partner” helping enterprises expand into Asean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian and European markets, as well as build an annual review into its first five-year plan, one of the city’s oldest and largest chambers of commerce has said.The suggestions are among 65 that the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce put forward to the government on Wednesday, covering Hong Kong’s maiden five-year plan and the city leader’s final policy address of his term.Jonathan Choi Koon-shum, chairman of the chamber, said that in addition to being a “super connector” and “super value-adder”, the city should also take part in investment and operations.
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WED · 2026-08-05 · 14:38 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0805-99427
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Hong Kong urged to be ‘super partner’ in businesses’ overseas expansion push
The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce has proposed that Hong Kong act as a "super partner" to assist businesses in expanding into markets in ASEAN, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe. This suggestion is part of 65 recommendations submitted to the government on Wednesday, concerning Hong Kong's first five-year plan and the city leader's final policy address.
Ambrose LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-05 · 14:38 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce has proposed that Hong Kong act as a "super partner" to assist businesses in expanding into markets in ASEAN, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe. This suggestion is part of 65 recommendations submitted to the government on Wednesday, concerning Hong Kong's first five-year plan and the city leader's final policy address. The chamber's chairman, Jonathan Choi Koon-shum, stated that beyond its roles as a "super connector" and "super value-adder," Hong Kong should also engage in investment and operational aspects of overseas expansion. The proposals aim to bolster Hong Kong's role in supporting enterprises' international growth.
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An annual review should be built into Hong Kong's first five-year plan.
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The city should also take part in investment and operations, in addition to being a 'super connector' and 'super value-adder'.
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The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce submitted 65 suggestions to the government covering Hong Kong's maiden five-year plan.
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Hong Kong should act as a 'super partner' for businesses expanding into ASEAN, Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and European markets.
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