Pacific Bridge Initiative

Hong Kong-France Business Partnership

The Hong Kong-France Business Partnership aims to strengthen French-Hong Kong trade connection to explore new markets, particularly Asia and Chinese mainland. This website contains useful tools, latest news, and activities for French and Hong Kong companies to tap new business opportunities.

How do I export?

• Guide to Selling in China
• China Country Profile
• China Import Tariffs
• FAQ on SME Forum

• Guide to Doing Business in China
• Brandname Registration and Protection
• Provinces and Cities Profiles
• Other Country Profiles

 

Who can help?

• Find a Hong Kong partner – HKTDC Business Matching
• Connect with Asian Buyers – HKTDC Trade Fairs
• Make an Impression – Advertise with HKTDC Product Magazines and hktdc.com

• CEPA –

  Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland

 

More

French, Italians Toast Hong Kong Wine Trade
As you would expect given their experience in wine producing - France and Italy had the largest national pavilions at sixth Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair. More than 300 of the record 1,000 exhibitors at the November 2013 event were there offering French and Italian labels to a growing number of Asian buyers who were able to quickly sample a wide range of flavours in Asia's "World City."

 

Tempting Asia: Jean-Paul Hévin
Jean-Paul Hévin is recognised as one of the world's top chocolatiers with award-winning sweets. . Having successfully established himself in France and Japan, Hévin set up in Hong Kong in 2008, to tap the Chinese mainland market.

 

Hong Kong is Asia Connection for French Tech Comapny
Helicopter drones, headphones, even a device to keep houseplants alive – are among the innovative products from French company Parrot. Founded 20 years ago by Henri Seydoux, Parrot has more than 850 employees around the world including in Hong Kong, which serves as its Asia headquarters and centre for manufacturing and distribution.

 

Hong Kong as Backup TV Centre for French-Speaking World
Hong Kong is French-speaking broadcaster TV5 Monde’s backup centre for the world, outside its headquarters in Paris. The Hong Kong Office features large server capacity and a network operating centre. The Asia Pacific is the fastest growing market for the broadcaster’s TV shows , says Alexandre Muller, the station’s regional Managing Director. Hong Kong’s geographical position and technology-rich capabilities make it a better choice than Singapore, according to Mr Muller.

 

Sweet French Delights in Hong Kong
Elodie Ginsburger and Soizic le Lasseur saw a business opportunity selling traditional French sweets in Hong Kong, a city that loves to snack. Selling through pop-up stores, the French entrepreneurs say the business model allows them greater flexibility. Find out why Hong Kong is the perfect base for them to expand in the region.

 

French Chic in Hong Kong
Three years after she opened her first store in Hong Kong, French entrepreneur Ariane Zagury is overseeing a fashion empire that is expanding fast. Now with nine stores in the city, she is looking for ways to expand further into the region's fashion scene. But why did the Parisian come to Hong Kong in the first place?

 

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