Hong Kong's commodity trade with Australia reached AUD 8 billion last year, with approximately 200 Australian companies operating in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Sydney held a reception to celebrate the Lunar New Year. During his welcome speech, Director of the Sydney Economic and Trade Office, Zhuang Guomin, stated that Hong Kong was Australia's fifteenth largest trading partner and ninth largest export market last year, with a bilateral merchandise trade volume reaching AUD 8 billion. Currently, there are about 200 Australian companies operating in Hong Kong, many of which use Hong Kong as their regional headquarters or regional offices.

He mentioned that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has established the "One-stop Economic and Trade Service" to leverage the comprehensive advantages of overseas economic and trade offices, the Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to assist Hong Kong enterprises in exploring overseas markets while supporting mainland enterprises to go global, consolidating Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" and "super value creator." He also introduced the Northern Metropolis, which will become a new engine for innovation technology, education, and advanced industries, creating new opportunities for businesses, talents, and investors from around the world, including Australia