On July 18th, the Hong Kong Textile Industry Federation and the Hong Kong Textile Chamber of Commerce jointly held the Hong Kong Textile and Garment Industry Luncheon to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the Motherland - "Hong Kong: Global Fashion and Textile Trade Center" at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre. More than 100 official representatives, foreign consuls, industry elites and experts and scholars gathered together to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return and engaged in in-depth discussions on Hong Kong's position in global fashion and textile trade.

The event kicked off in a solemn and enthusiastic atmosphere. The president of the Hong Kong Textile Chamber of Commerce, Yang Xun, the president of the Hong Kong Textile Industry Federation, Luo Zhengjie, and the lawmaker of the Textile and Garment Sector of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, Chan Chor-hang, successively delivered welcoming speeches. They extended a warm welcome to all the guests and emphasized the significant position of the textile and garment industry in Hong Kong's economy, as well as the remarkable achievements made in the development of this industry since Hong Kong's return.

Yang Xun emphasized in his speech: "The industry needs to face up to the current challenges, including fluctuations in international trade (such as increased exports to the European Union and decreased exports to the United States and ASEAN) and the decline in the domestic sales market." He called on the industry to closely follow the central government's strategy, cooperate with the policies of the SAR government, and overcome difficulties with a flexible and adaptable spirit. He also quoted Chief Executive Li Ka-chiu's remarks to encourage reform rather than stagnation. Finally, he expressed his confidence in the future of the country and Hong Kong, and wished the country prosperity and Hong Kong flourishing.

Luo Zhengjie said: As a city of major events, Hong Kong will host a series of major events in the second half of the year, including the textile industry's Hong Kong Fashion Show, the National Games, the WATERBOMB Music Festival, the MAMA Awards Ceremony, and the International Mediation Institute will also be located here. These events not only emphasize Hong Kong's status as a world-class city It also highlights our excellent infrastructure, convenient transportation and first-class service quality. Looking ahead, Hong Kong will continue to integrate into the national development plan, unite the forces of all sectors, and further enhance its competitiveness in the international community.

Chen Zuheng pointed out that Hong Kong is the most important international fashion and textile hub in Asia and one of the industries that are most proactive in "going global". He firmly believes that the industry will continue to work together with one heart and one mind, be courageous in innovation, open up more international cooperation opportunities in the new development pattern, and contribute more to the deepening of the country's international exchange strategy.

Subsequently, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr. Hui Wing-wah, delivered a keynote speech titled "Hong Kong: The Global Trade Center for Fashion and Textiles". He conducted an in-depth analysis of Hong Kong's international status and situation, as well as its unique advantages in the global fashion industry chain. Qiu Yinghua pointed out that Hong Kong should give full play to its own advantages, strengthen cooperation and exchanges with the international fashion industry, and Hong Kong's enterprises should seize the new era and new opportunities to upgrade and transform.

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