o promote Hawaii-Hong Kong trade, especially on Hong Kong’s vast import potential for food, beverages and liquor, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco (HKETO San Francisco) participated in the “Lunch and Learn” seminar organized by the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii (HKBAH) in Honolulu on March 3.
The Acting Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Iris Wong, gave an overview of Hong Kong’s free trade policies and the opportunities available to US exporters. She pointed out that the city has minimal barriers to trade and is a longstanding supporter of multi-lateral rules-based system, including being a founding member of the World Trade Organization. She mentioned that one of the latest government policies to facilitate the trade in spirits was the recent reduction in liquor duty, which is set to boost the status of Hong Kong as a regional spirits hub. The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, an annual mega feast on epicurean delights, was also introduced.
Ms Wong also attended the Spring Festival and Annual Celebration Gala of HKBAH on March 2, where she briefly addressed the audience. The event was filled with festivities, including fai-chun calligraphy, hanfu dress-up, lion dance, and a traditional Chinese music performance.
