Communication 21 Media Group Strengthens China–ASEAN Industry Collaboration Through Strategic Engagement with Hong Kong Chinese Industry & Commerce Federation (香港中华工商总会)
Shanghai, China — 6 February 2026 — Communication 21 Media Group today conducted a highly successful visit and strategic exchange with the Hong Kong Chinese Industry & Commerce Federation（香港中华工商总会）, reinforcing a shared vision and commitment to promoting Chinese products, services, and industry capabilities into ASEAN markets.
During the meeting, Communication 21 Media Group met with the Co-Secretary-General, Mr. Li Shuping（李书平）. Both parties shared strong alignment in advancing structured cooperation to support Chinese enterprises expanding into Southeast Asia through credible and sustainable pathways.
The Hong Kong Chinese Industry & Commerce Federation plays an important role in connecting Hong Kong and mainland Chinese enterprises with international markets, facilitating economic exchange and supporting enterprise internationalisation.
Both parties agreed that Hong Kong serves as an ideal international business gateway for Chinese enterprises expanding into ASEAN markets. With its mature financial ecosystem, internationally recognised legal framework, efficient global logistics connectivity, free trade environment, and unique positioning as a bridge between Mainland China and international markets, Hong Kong provides a highly strategic platform for structured cross-border expansion.
Key areas of shared vision include:
- Promoting Chinese industry players and products into ASEAN markets;
- Enhancing cross-border trade and business matching opportunities;
- Supporting compliant and structured overseas expansion pathways for Chinese enterprises;
- Leveraging Hong Kong’s international infrastructure to strengthen China–ASEAN commercial connectivity.
Mr. Li Shuping expressed strong support for Communication 21 Media Group’s mission and highlighted the importance of building trusted bridges between Chinese industries and ASEAN markets.
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Communication 21 Media Group Founder Dr (h.c.) Benny Yeo said:
“This is a defining moment for Chinese enterprises seeking sustainable overseas growth. ASEAN is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions, supported by deeper regional integration, evolving supply chains, and increasing demand for structured market entry pathways. Leveraging Hong Kong as an international business gateway enables Chinese industry players to expand into ASEAN with stronger institutional support, greater credibility, and more efficient cross-border execution.”
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The engagement further strengthens Communication 21 Media Group’s role in advancing structured China–ASEAN connectivity under the 东盟互联互通倡议（ASEAN-Connect Initiative） and the 中国至东盟倡议（China-To-ASEAN Initiative）.