The Hong Kong International Environmental Protection Exhibition brings together more than 340 exhibitors and adds a "Going Global" area

China News Service, Hong Kong, October 27 (Reporter Qiu Zhaoxiang) The welcoming ceremony of the 21st International Environmental Protection Expo was held in Hong Kong on the 27th. The four-day exhibition brought together more than 340 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions, as well as about 200 political and business representatives, to showcase cutting-edge green technologies around the world and discuss new green business opportunities.

On October 27, the welcome ceremony for the 21st International Eco-Expo was held at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The picture shows the welcome ceremony. Photo by China News Service reporter Zhang Xiangyi

Huang Runqiu, Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China, said in his speech that at present, the century-old changes in the world are accelerating, unilateralism and protectionism are countercurrent, and the impact of the triple environmental crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution continues to deepen. The international community's voice and desire to strengthen unity and cooperation and promote green development have become stronger. With the theme of "Connecting the World and Creating a Green Future", this expo is timely and of great significance. Hong Kong is backed by the motherland and connected to the world. It is an important gateway for the country's opening up to the outside world. As the national strategy for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area advances and is implemented, Hong Kong's green development prospects will surely be broader, and Hong Kong will surely achieve a new development leap while integrating into and serving the country's overall situation.

Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government, said in his speech that Hong Kong has institutional, market, financial, legal and other advantages in international cooperation to address climate change and environmental challenges. Hong Kong’s green and sustainable bond issuance has ranked first in Asia for eight consecutive years, accounting for approximately 40% of the total in Asia in 2025. In addition, the SAR government will also launch the "Green Technology Bridgehead Program" next year to help environmental technology companies use Hong Kong as a springboard to explore international markets.

In addition, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council has added a new "Going Global" area at the exhibition to support mainland China's environmental protection companies to use Hong Kong's professional services to expand the international market. The "Going Global Forum" held during the exhibition will also invite representatives from Malaysia and Thailand to discuss how Hong Kong can integrate international green financial resources, cross-border infrastructure professional services, and global certification standards, link up with partners in strategic industrial parks, build a comprehensive ecosystem, and accelerate mainland green companies to expand into the ASEAN market.