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c OMMUNITY NEWS

2025 Tianjin Jinghai (Guangdong-
21 Hong Kong-Macao) Investment
July
Promotion Conference
n July 18, 2025, the “Hello Lingnan!” 2025
OTianjin Jinghai (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao)
Investment Promotion Conference and matchmaking
event was held in Guangzhou. The event aimed to
strengthen cooperation within the Greater Bay Area,
attract high-quality projects to Jinghai, and promote
industrial synergy. Vice District Governor Yang
Chenguang and over 100 business leaders attended,
including Dr. Harley Seyedin, President of AmCham
South China.
In his speech, Harley introduced AmCham South
China’s role as a leading US-China business
organization representing over 2,300 members
and nearly 40% of bilateral trade and investment.
Highlighting Jinghai’s rapid growth and recent multi-
billion-yuan investments in advanced industries, he
emphasized strong business con昀椀dence with 76% of
companies planning reinvestment in China. Harley
expressed eagerness to deepen collaboration with
Jinghai and Tianjin to foster mutual growth, praising
the district’s excellent business environment and
potential as a key investment hub.

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Aug 2025 (19th) China Brand Festival

he 2025 (19th) China Brand Festival took
Tplace August 7–11, 2025, in Shenzhen, themed
“AI and Going Global.” Over 10,000 participants
from government, business, academia, and
media attended, including 2,000+ at the opening
ceremony. The five-day “1958” format featured
forums, master classes, brand launches, and
cultural events. Highlights included speeches by
Gree’s Dong Mingzhu, former Finnish PM Mari
Kiviniemi, and Cambodian Minister Ly Thuch; the
launch of the China-Cambodia Brand Alliance;
release of TopBrand China 500 and China
Going Global Brand 100; and a brand tour of
BYD. From the Women’s Forum to the Bay Area
Entrepreneurs Marathon, the festival showcased
innovation, cross-border collaboration, and
global ambition. The 20th China Brand Festival
will be held in Shanghai in 2026.

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