The Trade and Industry Bureau ([1]) is a former policy bureau of the Hong Kong Government, responsible for promoting Hong Kong's access to the world market, helping Hong Kong manufacturers remain competitive in international markets, enhancing the protection of intellectual property rights, and promoting Hong Kong customers' interests.[2] It was headed by Secretary for Trade and Industry.
Established as the Trade and Industry Branch in 1982 from the then (Chinese: 經濟科),[3] [4]