Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, San Francisco

Established in 1986, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco represents the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government in the western part of the United States. We seek to strengthen and broaden Hong Kong’s economic relations with the 19 western states, by enhancing understanding of the SAR’s free trade policy and its unique advantages as the two-way platform for overseas companies to access the China market and for Chinese companies to go global.

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge starts running Oct 24

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will start operating on Oct 24 following an opening ceremony the day before, Hong Kong Secretary for Transport & Housing Frank Chan announced.

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HKID card replacement exercise set

The city-wide identity card replacement exercise will start on December 27, the Hong Kong Immigration Department announced.

Holders of existing Hong Kong identity cards will be invited to attend one of the nine newly established Smart Identity Card Replacement Centres in phases according to their year of birth, to have their cards replaced within specified periods.

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Hong Kong energy management project receives another award from Association of Energy Engineers in the United States

The energy management project jointly developed under the collaboration of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and the Hospital Authority (HA) of Hong Kong has been awarded the Regional Energy Project of the Year Award for the Asia-Pacific region by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) in the United States. This is another award on energy management the department has received from the AEE, following the two regional energy management awards received last year.

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Record breaking results for Hong Kong at the 18th APICTA Awards

Hong Kong saw a record breaking result at the 18th Asia Pacific Information and Communications Technology Alliance (APICTA) Awards, sweeping 6 Winner and 13 Merit awards. It is the biggest number of awards Hong Kong won in the competition. The APICTA Awards, held from October 10 to 13 in Guangzhou this year, is often dubbed as the Oscars of the ICT arena in the Asia Pacific region.

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HK athletes bring home gold

Chief Executive Carrie Lam congratulated Hong Kong athletes on achieving the best ever results at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia.

Mrs. Lam praised their distinguished performance and sportsmanship.

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Chief Executive delivers 2018 Policy Address

Hong Kong’s economy in the first half of the year grew by 4 percent in real terms compared to the previous year, riding on the broadly positive global economic environment.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam reported the figure while unveiling her Policy Address on Oct 10. At the same time, she cautioned that there were increasing uncertainties in the global economy in light of trade friction. She said the Hong Kong government would closely monitor changes in the environment so it could swiftly respond and provide support to the needy.

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HK located along thriving sea routes

Chief Executive Carrie Lam
The maritime industry is the cornerstone of international trade. More than 80% of global trade by volume is handled by shipping and a great global network of ports. At the same time, the maritime industry is susceptible to external influences, and we've certainly had a few of those so far this year. Of particular concern for many, including Hong Kong, is the sudden spate of trade disputes, most notably between the world's two largest economies, the United States and Mainland China. A protracted trade logjam between them would undoubtedly squeeze cargo flow across seas.

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HK welcomes joint development

Chief Executive Carrie Lam
I am very pleased to celebrate with you today the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. This annual National Day Reception brings us together to look back on the past development of our motherland and reminisce about the journey we shared with our country. This year’s National Day celebration is particularly meaningful as it coincides with the 40th anniversary of the reform and opening up of our country as well as the commissioning of the Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link eight days ago after years of preparation.

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