HKETO supports 2026 National Conference in Edmonton to strengthen Hong Kong-Canada business ties

May 11, 2026

The 2026 National Conference, hosted by the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) and supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO), was held in Edmonton on May 8.

In his welcome remarks, the Director of the HKETO, Mr Bill Wong, said that despite an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, Hong Kong can promise security and development. With its commitment to free trade, a robust legal system, and a transparent regulatory environment that ensures free flow of goods and capital, Hong Kong provides a level of stability and security that few other international hubs can match.

He noted that the number of foreign companies setting up regional headquarters or regional offices in Hong Kong reached a record high of 11 000 in 2025.

Mr Wong emphasised that Hong Kong has always been the springboard to the vast Chinese Mainland market. China’s 15^th Five-Year Plan highlights advancing high-level, two-way opening up of the economy. This means more Mainland enterprises will be encouraged to go global, while the country welcomes more high-quality foreign goods and services to enter its domestic market.

“Under the unique ‘One country, two systems’ principle, Hong Kong is best positioned to connect the world to Chinese Mainland,” he said, adding that “Hong Kong is the key to more opportunities to Asia”.

The 2026 National Conference, themed “Global Growth Starts Here: Leveraging Hong Kong for Canadian Success”, featured a keynote address by the President of ChemBioPower, Dr Antonio Anselmo, along with two panel discussions on Hong Kong’s advantages on market developments. Mr Christopher Chen, Head of Business and Talent Attraction at Invest Hong Kong in Canada, was among the panel speakers briefing participants on the business opportunities in Hong Kong and the support available both locally and in Hong Kong. The event brought together 200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders from across Canada and Hong Kong.

Picture shows the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto), Mr Bill Wong (front row, third left), with Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary, Ms Zhao Liying (front row, centre); the National Chair of the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA), Mr Joseph Chaung (front row, second left); the President of HKCBA Edmonton Chapter, Mr Hubert Lau (back row, first right); and other dignitaries at the National Conference hosted by the HKCBA, on May 8.

The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto), Mr Bill Wong, speaks at the National Conference hosted by the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association in Edmonton on May 8.

The National Conference hosted by the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association brought together 200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders from across Canada and Hong Kong.

May 11, 2026

香港經貿辦支持愛民頓二○二六全國會議促進港加兩地商務連繫

由港加商會主辦、香港經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿辦）贊助的二○二六全國會議於五月八日在愛民頓舉行。

香港經貿辦處長王國彪為會議致開幕辭時指出，儘管地緣政局變化不定，香港能確保安全與發展。憑藉其奉行自由貿易、健全法律制度，以及貨物與資本自由流動的高透明度監管環境，香港提供的營商穩定性與安全性是其他國際樞紐難以匹敵的。

他表示，二○二五年海外企業在港設立區域總部或區域辦事處創出新高，達11 000間。

王國彪強調香港一向是通往中國內地市場的跳板。中國當局近日通過的《十五五規劃綱要》推動高水平雙向對外開放，這意味著將有更多內地企業「出海」，同時國家亦歡迎更多高質量的海外商品和服務進入其國內市場。

他說：「在『一國兩制』原則下，香港正好把世界與中國內地連接起來，且為海外企業進入亞洲市場的鑰匙。」

二○二六全國會議以「Global Growth Starts Here: Leveraging Hong Kong for Canadian Success」為題，邀請到ChemBioPower主席Dr Antonio Anselmo發表主題演講，並舉辦了兩場論壇，探討香港市場優勢，講者包括香港投資推廣署加拿大辦事處投資推廣總監陳立智，他向與會者介紹香港的商機、本地及香港所提供的支援。活動吸引約二百位加港兩地商界領袖、企業家和持份者參加。

圖示香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處處長王國彪（前排左三）與中國駐卡加里總領事趙麗瑩（前排中）、港加商會全國主席莊桂華（前排左二）、港加商會（愛民頓分會）主席劉秉堃（後排右一）及其他嘉賓於五月八日在港加商會主辦的全國會議上合照。

香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處處長王國彪在五月八日於愛民頓出席由港加商會主辦的全國會議，並在會上致辭。

港加商會主辦的全國會議吸引約二百位加港兩地商界領袖、企業家和持份者參加。