The Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ and Exporters’ Association is the most representative chamber of commerce in the import and export sector in Hong Kong. It currently has more than 5,000 corporate members and individual members. Under the newly improved electoral system of the SAR, the HKCIEA is the only organization representing the import and export sector in the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. In addition, many members hold important public positions in different structures of the SAR and the national governance system. The HKCIEA has been working with Hong Kong’s import and export industry for nearly 70 years, witnessing the efforts and contributions made by colleagues in the industry to mainland China’s export re-export trade and the development of local import and export business!

In recent years, the import and export industry has faced many difficulties and new challenges. The HKCIEA needs to actively explore how to promote the development of the industry and explore more and different markets. Opportunities abound in mainland China. We should accelerate our integration into the overall development of the country and expand development space in mainland China, especially in exploring opportunities in the Greater Bay Area industrial chain and developing new energy sources. Rely on the country, look at the world, seize the opportunities arising from the transformation of trade methods and market changes, and move to a new level!

The HKCIEA has gone through nearly 70 years of hard work. 2024 will mark our 70th birthday. I would like to thank the previous generations for their hard work for the HKCIEA; thank my fellow members for their strong support to the Association; and thank friends from all walks of life for their concern and love for the Association. It is both an honor and a responsibility for me to be the president of the HKCIEA, which has a long patriotic history and numerous members. In the days to come, I will work hand in hand with all the directors to recruit talents, continue to unite colleagues in the import and export industry and the business community. Serve the industry, serve Hong Kong, and serve the country. Stick to our original aspiration, and contribute to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and the great rejuvenation of our country!

Pui Kwan Kay，SBS，BBS，MH