On March 20, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Yau Ying-wah, announced at a seminar on empowering mainland enterprises to expand overseas that the Hong Kong Trade Development Council has officially launched a cross-sector professional service platform. The platform covers eight key areas: finance, law, accounting, design and promotion, logistics, information technology, infrastructure and real estate, and testing and certification. It aims to provide comprehensive support for mainland enterprises in establishing overseas business management centers, treasury management centers, supply chain management centers, and product technology internationalization hubs in Hong Kong.
In terms of promotion and market development, specialized programs will be organized in mainland China to introduce Hong Kong’s advantages as a gateway for global expansion. Hong Kong will also lead overseas study tours to help companies better understand target markets and establish local connections.
According to statistics, over 11,000 mainland and international companies had set up offices in Hong Kong by 2025, including more than 1,500 that established regional headquarters in the city. Mainland Chinese companies accounted for the largest share, with over 3,000 enterprises—an increase of approximately 18% year-on-year.
Additionally, Hong Kong’s IPO market raised over HKD 280 billion in 2025, reclaiming its position as the world’s top fundraising venue. The listing of several leading mainland enterprises highlighted the strong appeal of Hong Kong’s financial market to companies from the mainland.
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