The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office London () is

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's representation in the

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. Apart from the

, the Office is responsible for fostering trade and economic relations with countries including

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, Latvia, Lithuania,

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and Sweden. The Office promotes bilateral trade with and investment in

, updates the business communities and multiplier organisations on important developments in Hong Kong. It also organizes official visits, seminars and liaison events in the countries concerned, and acts as a hub to support investors from these countries in their search for business opportunities in Hong Kong and mainland China. The office is located at 18 Bedford Square in the City of Westminster in central London; the building also houses the London office of the London Representative Office of the

Hong Kong Trade Development Council The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 as the international marketing dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong's businesses. The organisation has 50 offices around the world, includin ...

and

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. It was previously located at 6 Grafton Street. HKETO-London

The current Director-General of the office is Winky So, who reports to the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, Brussels ETO. The ''Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Act 1996''Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Act 1996
/ref> confers a number of immunities and privileges on HKETO London either in line with or similar to provisions of the

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afforded or accorded to consulates-general and consulates of high commissions and embassies, consulates-general and consulates, codified in the United Kingdom as the Consular Relations Act 1968. When Hong Kong was under British administration, the office was known as the Hong Kong Government Office and was headed by a Commissioner. Apart from the UK, HKETO London is also responsible for maintaining ties with

, Latvia, Lithuania,

and Sweden. Other European countries fall within the purview of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin.

List of commissioners

;Commissioners #

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(1987–1989) #

John Francis Yaxley John Francis Yaxley (born 13 November 1936 in Birmingham, England) is a former civil servant in the UK Colonial Office. After beginning his career in the Pacific Islands, Yaxley occupied a number of senior roles with the administration of Britis ...

(1989–1993) # David Ford (1993–1997) ;Directors-General #

John Tsang Chun-wah John Tsang Chun-wah, GBM, JP (; born Mui; born 21 April 1951) is a Hong Kong former senior civil servant and government official who was the longest-serving Financial Secretary in the Special Administrative Region period to date. Born in ...

(1997–1999) #

Sandra Birch Lee Suk-yee Sandra Birch Lee Suk-yee (born 9 March 1952) was the Permanent Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food in the Hong Kong Government. As such she and Stella Hung, the Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Food), are the civil service counterpar ...

(1999–2000) #Andrew Leung Kin-pong (2000–2004) #

Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor ( Cheng; ; born 13 May 1957) is a retired Hong Kong politician who served as the 4th Chief Executive of Hong Kong from 2017 to 2022. She served as Chief Secretary for Administration between 2012 and 2017 and Secr ...

(2004–2006) # Sarah Wu Po-chu (2006–2010) # (2010–2013) # Erica Ng Lai-man (2013–2015) # Priscilla To Kit-lai (2015–2019) #Winky So Yuen-ling (2019–2021) # (2021– )

References

External links

Official website
{{Diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom

Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom concerning Hong Kong China–United Kingdom relations

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Buildings and structures in the City of Westminster

List of commissioners

See also

References

External links