Miss Chinese International Pageant 1997 was held on January 26, 1997 in Hong Kong. The pageant was organized and broadcast by TVB in Hong Kong. Miss Chinese International 1996 Siew-Kee Cheng crowned Monica Lo of Toronto, Ontario, Canada as the winner.
The slogan and theme to this year's pageant is "The Oriental Legend 1997" 「東方神話1997」. The Masters of Ceremonies were Eric Tsang and Carol Cheng.
| Placement | Contestant | City Represented | Country Represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Chinese International 1997 | Monica Lo 盧淑儀 | Toronto | ||
| 1st Runner-Up | San San Lee 李珊珊 | Hong Kong | ||
| 2nd Runner-Up | Kulsatri Konjanawann 張庭瑋 | Bangkok | ||
| Top 5 Finalists | Guiomar da Silva Pedruco 畢美琪 Mei-Shui Lien 連梅雪 | Macau Taipei | Macau |
Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at other international beauty pageants:
Hong Kong
Thailand