Hong Kong urges Xi'an firms to use city as launchpad for global sales
At a Hong Kong event promoting Xi'an products overseas, the commerce minister said the city's advantages complement Xi'an's industries. The government has helped over 340 mainland firms with financing and compliance since setting up a dedicated team last year.
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, at the '2026 Chang'an Premium Products Going Global (Hong Kong) Matching Session' on 20 October, encouraged Xi'an enterprises to use Hong Kong as a platform to expand into international markets.
Speaking to business representatives from Xi'an and Hong Kong, the minister noted that Xi'an, the ancient capital of 13 dynasties and starting point of the Silk Road, is a key hub for China-Europe freight trains and the Belt and Road Initiative. He said Xi'an has distinctive industrial, talent and product strengths, while Hong Kong offers an international trading network, professional services and marketing capabilities.
The minister highlighted that the Chief Executive's first five-year plan for Hong Kong (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address set the direction for the city to play a role in the country's high-level opening up. Under 'one country, two systems', Hong Kong enjoys a free and open business environment, a sound legal system, international financial and professional services, and extensive business networks, making it an important platform for mainland firms to go global and build international brands.
He said that since the government set up a dedicated team in October last year to help mainland enterprises go overseas, it has assisted more than 340 companies with financing in Hong Kong, aligning with overseas standards, obtaining industry certifications and compliance arrangements. The government will continue this work, leveraging Hong Kong's strengths in law, accounting, finance, logistics and brand promotion.
The matching session focused on agricultural products, medicinal and edible items, and cross-border e-commerce. The minister said consumer demand for quality, health and lifestyle products offers opportunities for distinctive goods. Xi'an firms can reach international buyers through Hong Kong, use its professional services and trading networks, and explore online-offline sales models and cross-border e-commerce to expand their customer base.
He expressed hope that the session would lead to concrete cooperation and long-term partnerships, with Hong Kong continuing to act as a 'super connector' and 'super value-adder' alongside mainland provinces and cities.
