From September 15th to 17th, the 2023 China International Food and Catering Expo (hereinafter referred to as the Food and Catering Fair) was held at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center, which was jointly hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and the People's Government of Hunan Province. The Liaison Office of the HKSAR Government in Hunan has set up the Hong Kong Pavilion in Hall W3 of the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Centre to showcase Hong Kong's image as a food paradise and Asia's wine hub, as well as promote Hong Kong's strengths in the food, catering and wine industries, with photos, relevant texts and interactive zones. Ms Liao, Director of the Liaison Office of the HKSAR Government in Hunan attended the opening ceremony of the catering event and the 2023 China International Food and Catering Innovation and Development Conference.
Hong Kong is the largest source of foreign investment in Hunan, and its economic and trade relations with Hunan Province have always been very close, and the foundation for exchanges and cooperation is good. This year's food and beverage fair is the first time since customs clearance between Hong Kong and the mainland returned to normal in February this year, and a number of food and wine enterprises from Hong Kong have set up booths in the Hong Kong Pavilion to promote their products. The Hong Kong Pavilion will promote Hong Kong's food, catering and wine industries to the people of Hunan and other provinces, and will further promote cooperation and exchanges in economy, trade, food culture and other aspects between Hunan and Hong Kong. (Kuang Zhaoning)