2023 ANNUAL DOORKNOCK IN LONDON

In September, the Chamber held a successful doorknock week in London. Our Chair Anne Kerr and Executive Director Paul McComb were delighted to meet with the UK officials and Ministers, showcase the opportunities in Northern Metropolis, reconnect with the creative and innovative professionals, and take part in events organised by HKTDC London and the Hong Kong Association during their Hong Kong Week.

BritCham Northern Metropolis Event

"Everyone is talking about The Line in Saudi Arabia or Dubai Vertical City, we need to get them talking about Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis!" That was the clear message from our Chair Anne Kerr at an exclusive event organised by the Chamber in collaboration with HKTDC London, Institution of Civil Engineers, Hong Kong Association, and The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Our panellists brought a much needed perspective on the exciting opportunities that the Northern Metropolis offers, including the creation of 600,000 jobs from rail infrastructure that rivals London’s Crossrail in sheer scale.

Hong Kong Association Closed-door Briefing

Our Chair Anne Kerr and Executive Director Paul McComb joined Brian Davidson CMG, HM Consul General Hong Kong, FCDO and Chris Woodward, Director General, Trade & Investment, Department for Business & Trade HK, met with the HKA members and shared insights on Hong Kong’s current activities, business confidence, relations with China and progress in integrating with the Greater Bay Area.

HKTDC London Hong Kong Dinner in London

It was an absolute privilege for our Chair Anne Kerr and Executive Director Paul McComb to join this spectacular dinner, with Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivering a strong message that celebrated Hong Kong-UK relations and reaffirmed Hong Kong’s position as a gateway between UK, China, and greater Asia.

Hong Kong Association Lunch

Our Chair Anne Kerr and Executive Director Paul McComb had the privilege of joining the Hong Kong Association Lunch, where the Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, addressed over 120 leaders from the UK’s political and business communities on the current situation in Hong Kong and the future that lies ahead.

BritCham Creative Industries Networking Reception

The Creative Industries networking reception sponsored by Fortnum & Mason, took place at the exquisite 3’6 Bar, creative talents from Hong Kong and London came together in style to reconnect, get inspired, and explore potential opportunities that showcase the best of both worlds We heard some great commentary from Tom Athron, Christopher Owen, and Guy Salter on how Hong Kong and the UK can work together to create more opportunities to thrive and succeed as global creative hubs

Meetings with the UK officials and Ministers

Dan Chugg

Director, NE Asia and China, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Lord Dominic Johnson

Minister for Investment, Department for Business and Trade

Lord Malcolm Offord

Minister for Exports, Department for Business and Trade

Rob Ward Deputy Director, International Financial Services, HM Treasury