Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London explained

Agency Name:Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office London
香港駐倫敦經濟貿易辦事處
Jurisdiction:







Headquarters:18 Bedford Square,
London WC1B 3JA,
United Kingdom
Chief1 Name:Gilford Law
Chief1 Position:
Director-General
Parent Agency:Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
Website:Official website

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office London is Hong Kong's representation in the United Kingdom.[1] Apart from the United Kingdom, the Office is responsible for fostering trade and economic relations with countries including Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Russia and Sweden. The Office promotes bilateral trade with and investment in Hong Kong, 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;[2] [3] the building also houses the London office of the London Representative Office of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Hong Kong Tourism Board. It was previously located at 6 Grafton Street.

The Director-General of the office since 2021 is Gilford Law[4], who reports to the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, Brussels ETO.[5]

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Act 1996[6] confers a number of immunities and privileges on HKETO London either in line with or similar to provisions of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 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.[7] [8]

Apart from the UK, HKETO London is also responsible for maintaining ties with Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Russia and Sweden.[9]

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
  1. Selwyn Eugene Alleyne (1987–1989)[10]
  2. John Francis Yaxley (1989–1994)[11]
  3. David Ford (1994–1997)[12] [13]
Directors-General
  1. John Tsang Chun-wah (1997–1999)[14] [15]
  2. Sandra Birch Lee Suk-yee (1999–2000)
  3. Andrew Leung Kin-pong (2000–2004)
  4. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor (2004–2006)[16]
  5. Sarah Wu Po-chu (2006–2011)[17]
  6. (2011–2013)[18]
  7. Erica Ng Lai-man (2013–2015)[19]
  8. Priscilla To Kit-lai (2015–2018)[20]
  9. Winky So Yuen-ling (2019–2021)
  10. (2021–)[21]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: The London Diplomatic List . 14 December 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131211155353/https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/263519/LDL_December_2013.pdf . 11 December 2013 .
  2. "Contact Us ." Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London. Retrieved 21 January 2009.
  3. "Libraries ." City of Westminster. Retrieved 21 January 2009.
  4. Web site: New Director-General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, assumes office (with photo) . 2024-07-23 . www.info.gov.hk.
  5. http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr05-06/english/fc/esc/papers/e06-01e.pdf Item for Establishment Subcommittee of Finance Committee
  6. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/63 Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Act 1996
  7. https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld199697/ldhansrd/vo961125/text/61125-04.htm Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Bill
  8. https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/letter-hong-kongs-road-to-democracy-1597713.html LETTER: Hong Kong's road to democracy
  9. http://www.hketolondon.gov.hk/about/respon.htm Our Responsibilities
  10. Web site: Mr Selwyn Alleyne British Museum. The British Museum.
  11. Book: Yaxley, John Francis, (born 13 Nov. 1936), HM Overseas Civil Service, 1961–94 . . 10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U41300. 978-0-19-954088-4. en .
  12. https://www.ejinsight.com/eji/article/id/1653987/20170911-former-chief-secretary-david-ford-passes-away-at-age-82
  13. Web site: David Ford, the last British chief secretary, dies aged 82 . 11 September 2017 .
  14. Web site: Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department – Issue 6 (1999 June) . Customs.gov.hk . 3 October 2014.
  15. Web site: Mr John Tsang Chun-wah, GBM, JP, Financial Secretary. September 2012 . GovHK. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. 3 October 2014.
  16. Web site: Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBS, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration. May 2014 . GovHK. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. 3 October 2014.
  17. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200611/12/P200611120012.htm Bun Tower adds Hong Kong excitement to London
  18. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201009/22/P201009220273.htm New Director-General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, assumes office
  19. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201302/15/P201302150503.htm New Director-General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, assumes office
  20. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201510/20/P201510200011.htm New Director-General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, assumes office
  21. Web site: New Director-General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, assumes office (with photo).

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