Trade Missions

The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has organized many trade delegations, and continues to do so when there is sufficient demand from its members. The missions act as a vehicle for Chamber members and their companies to establish important business links in the chosen region where the mission takes place.

The structure of the trade missions provide participants with the opportunity to meet with fellow delegates, potential business partners, and Municipal contacts. Due to both the high profile image of the missions, often including government officials, and also the aim to provide a forum for people to meet and discuss ideas, there are a limited number of places offered to keep the setting smaller and more productive.

Examples of previous trade missions include a mission to Beijing in advance of the Olympic Games in 2008, where Ministers from the UK attended, also Ministers from the Beijing Municipal Government and the Beijing Organising Committee of the Olympic Games. Our most recent mission was to Macao, including a tour of the Cotai Strip to outline development, investment opportunities and real estate planning, plus talks from the trade and promotion organization for Macao, IPIM, and the head of marketing at the Venetian Hotel. The mission ended over a cocktail function with government officials presenting an opening ceremony to celebrate the official launch of The British Business Association in Macao.

Historically, the Chamber has arranged missions all over China, including Beijing, Tianjin, Nansha, Yunnan, Fujian and Shanghai. The Chamber is looking to run more trade missions in China in 2009, with focus in the PRD area, and has considered options to expand trade missions out of China and into the wider region, exploring opportunities for business in Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos; new markets that membership may be interested to explore for opportunities and investment in the future.

If you have any suggestions for trade missions or would like to find out more information please email Soraya@britcham.com