We are most pleased to invite our members to hear the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Chris Hui, GBS, JP share his thoughts on the consolidation of Hong Kong’s position as an international finance centre, as well as the opportunities presented by the Greater Bay Area for Hong Kong.

Date: Tuesday 10^th June 2025

Venue: a prestigious venue centrally located in the City (exact details to be confirmed the day before)

Time: 12.30 Drinks Reception; 13.00 Lunch; 14.30 Finish

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We are delighted to be able to announce the details of this year's Scottish summer lunch which will take place in the fabulous setting of The Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society’s Clubhouse. The highlight of the afternoon will be a short after-lunch talk by guest speaker, Simon Roberts. His focus will be his recent publication, Hong Kong Beat (see description of content below). An informative, as well as entertaining, presentation is promised!

Date: Friday 6th June 2025

Time: 12.30pm Cash Bar; 1.15pm Lunch

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Why HK is not 'just another Chinese city': The HKD PEG with John Greenwood

The HK Business Network is pleased to announce a series of events designed to show why Hong Kong is not ‘just another Chinese city’. While this should be self-evident, the mainstream media tends to focus only on the negatives, which are legitimate areas of concern, yet are silent on the many positive aspects of Hong Kong which would paint a more balanced, nuanced and accurate picture.

Date: Monday 19th May

Timings: 18.30 drinks reception; 19.00-20.00 Seminar & Q&A; 20:00-21.30 Networking drinks

Venue: Clifford Chance, London

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We are thrilled to have confirmed two very well-known China figures and authors for our Annual HK Book Fair - Michael Sheridan and Paul French who cover two different and fascinating people: Xi Jinping and Wallis Simpson, who will both take part in the ‘In Conversation with the Authors’ part of the evening.

Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025

Venue: Oriental Club, London

Timings: 18.00 - 20.30

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We have on show not just one Asian art exhibition sale but three! We are absolutely thrilled that long-standing member and ‘Society treasure’ Colin Sheaf, former Deputy Chairman of Bonhams and acknowledged expert in Asian art and artefacts has most kindly agreed to take HK Society members through the most interesting exhibit items.

Date: Sunday 11th May 2025

Time: 2.15pm - 3.00pm

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Spring Lunch to Welcome the Year of the Snake

According to the Chinese calendar, on 29 January the Dragon cedes pride of place to the wise and transformational Snake. However, not all changes are wise, and sometimes we would do well to embrace the tried and tested! Thus, what could be more appropriate than a return trip (for many of us) to the Golden Mountain Restaurant in Cheltenham – deemed a big success last year?

Date: Wed 26 March 2025

Venue: Golden Mountain Restaurant, Cheltenham

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We are delighted to be able to invite HK Society members to a private viewing of highlights from the London Luxury: Handbags and Fashion auction, courtesy of Bonhams.

Date: Sunday 23^rd March

Time: 15.00 – 16.00

Venue: Bonhams, London

Cost: Free for members

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We are thrilled to announce that the Society’s Chinese New Year Dinner will be held at the world-renowned Hakkasan Chinese Restaurant, famous for its modern Cantonese cuisine and dramatic design.

Date: Wednesday 26th February 2025
Venue: Hakkasan Hanway Place
Time: 6:30pm for 7.00pm

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We are delighted to invite our members on behalf of our wonderful hosts, Mishcon de Reya, to a joint Chinese New Year celebration at their stunning offices in Africa House. For those unfamiliar with this Grade-II listed building and its history, it is an architectural jewel, both inside and out, and it is a rare privilege for us to share this with you.

Date: Thursday 20th February 2025

Time: 6.30-9.30pm

Venue: Africa House

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Please join members of the HK Association Committee for a Member Briefing with HM Consul General to HK & Macau, Brian Davidson CMG, with our greatest thanks to CBRE for agreeing to host. Member Briefings are limited to around 20 members to facilitate more frank, open discussion as well as networking. All comments are, as always at our events, off the record.

Date: Tue 18^th February

Time: 2.30-3.45pm

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In the run-up to The Year of The Snake, we are delighted that The Scottish Region of The Hong Kong Society, together with the Scotland-China Association, will host its first ever joint-venture, and we very much hope this will be the first of more such ventures!

Date: Tuesday 21 January 2025

Time: 7 p.m.: reception, with refreshments (Chinese tea and biscuits); 7.30 p.m.: presentation, followed by Q&A and discussion; 9 p.m.: close

Venue: The Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh

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Dr King Au, Executive Director of Financial Services Development Council (FSDC), has kindly offered to give a briefing to members of the HK Association and Business Network.

Date: Tuesday 19th November

Time: 10.30am

Venue: LawDeb Group’s offices, London

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We are delighted to announce a third private tour of the stunning Peninsula London.

Date: Monday 11th November

Time: 6pm

Venue: The Peninsula London

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We are delighted to announce a second private tour of the stunning Peninsula London.

Date: Thursday 7th November

Time: 6pm

Venue: The Peninsula London

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We are delighted to announce the next HK Association membership lunch with the outgoing Lord Mayor of London, Professor Michael Mainelli, who has kindly agreed to address members focusing on insights gained over his year as Lord Mayor regarding the economic and financial potential between the City and Hong Kong/ China.

Date: Wednesday 6th November

Venue: London

Time: 12.30 Drinks Reception; 13.00 Lunch; 14.30 Finish

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We are delighted to announce this free guided tour of highlights of Sotheby’s upcoming auction of Chinese art and artefacts, led by Gordon Lo, Sotheby’s Head of Sale for Chinese Art.

Date: Saturday 2nd November

Time: 14.20 for 14.30 start

Venue: Sotheby’s

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We are delighted to announce a private tour of the stunning Peninsula London.

Date: Wednesday 30^th October

Time: 6pm

Venue: The Peninsula London

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We are thrilled to announce that Thursday 10th October is the date for this year’s HK Society Annual Dinner and that former Society Chairman Clinton Leeks has accepted our invitation to be the Guest Speaker for the evening.

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We are delighted to be able to let you know that the next Gloucestershire Region lunch – a slightly belated Mid-Autumn Festival celebration - will take place on Wednesday 2 October.

Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Time: 12.30 - 2.30

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It is a great pleasure to welcome back Victor and José for another HK Association Member Briefing.

Date: Wednesday 2^nd October

Time: Registration/ networking 9.30am; Briefing 10am-11am

Location: Mayer Brown, London

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We are delighted to inform you that The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR has kindly agreed to address our members and answer questions at the next HK Association Membership Lunch at one of London’s world class hotels.

Date: Friday 27th September 2024

Timings: 12.15 Registration and Drinks Reception; 1.00pm Lunch; 14.30pm Close

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Please join members of the HK Association Committee for an all-encompassing Member Briefing on the Hong Kong business environment with the most senior members of the British government in Hong Kong together with the senior team from BritCham in Hong Kong, offering members a wholistic expert insight into all aspects of what is happening in Hong Kong today and thoughts for the future.

Date: Thu 26th September

Time: 2.30-4.00pm

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THE HONG KONG SOCIETY, SCOTTISH REGION
MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL LUNCH

TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
12.30 for 1 p.m.

THE EMPEROR RESTAURANT, Edinburgh

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This annual seminar is designed to provide an up-to-date picture of the current business scene in Hong Kong and prospects for the year ahead.

Date: Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Time: Seminar 7pm – 8pm; Q&A 8pm; Reception 8.15pm – 9.30pm

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We are delighted to announce a private webinar for HK Association members with the The Honourable Chief Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung GBM.

Date: Wednesday 26th June 2024

Time: 10.00 UKT/ 17.00 HKT

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Panel discussion on the effects of climate change and innovative solutions to combat the negative impact

Date: Thursday 13th June

Time: 6pm - 9pm

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The HK Society is delighted to collaborate with the International Wine & Food Society (IWFS), established in 1933 (https://www.iwfs.capital/) on this exclusive opportunity to have the art and history of tea-tasting explained by renowned tea expert Will Battle to mark the launch of the publication of the 2024 IWFS Monograph – Tea, authored by Will.

Date: Saturday, 25 May 2024
Times: Morning session: 11 am – 1 pm or Afternoon Session: 3 pm – 5 pm
Location: Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Studio

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We are very pleased to announce that the Chief Executive of the HK Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue, has kindly agree to address members over lunch on topics including: Hong Kong’ position as a forward-looking international financial centre capitalising on the opportunities arising from the opening-up of Mainland China; green and sustainable finance; and the fintech development of Hong Kong. Coming at a time of fast-paced changes in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, the need to hear directly from key policy makers is increasingly important.

Date: Friday 10th May 2024

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After the success of our inaugural Book Fair, we are pleased to announce the date of our second Book Fair and that published author and ex-RHKP officer Simon Roberts (HK Beat) will be moderating this year.

Date: Thursday 9th May 2024

Time: From 5.30pm

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