Hong Kong drops more of its COVID restrictions

This week the Hong Kong government decided it will no longer limit the movement of overseas arrivals or use its tracking app to restrict entry to public places. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee Ka-chiu said that “the decisions were based on data and risks.” That and the fact that Mainland China also began easing its restrictions.

Big events announce return to Hong Kong

Mix Meetings summarises the positive news for business events in Hong Kong. Large-scale exhibitions such as Informa Markets’ series of Jewellery & Gem shows and RISE, a major tech conference, among others, are due to return to Hong Kong in 2023.

UFI webinar to discuss COVID changes in China

This week authorities in China took significant steps to reduce and remove COVID restrictions. UFI has organised a panel next week to discuss the outlook for exhibitions in China in 2023. Panellists include: Athena Gong from Informa Markets Asia, Diane Chen from Shenyang New World Expo, Monica Lee Müller from HKCEC and Michael Kruppe from SNIEC. You can register through the link below.

Large Chinese auto expo to go ahead

The Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition is one of the largest car trade shows in China. The organiser of the event, which is also known as Auto Guangzhou, will be held from 30th December to 8th January. This is a good sign for exhibitions in China as well as the overall Chinese economy.