Laying a Solid Foundation
The picture shows the Chamber’s constitutions in the early days.
The Chamber purchased two buildings at No. 64 and 65 Connaught Road Central, to expand its office. (1920-1922)
Co-published the Press for Chinese Merchants with the Hong Kong Daily Press. (1919)
The Chamber founded the library with a huge collection of books. Yet, it was completely destroyed during the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong. (1928)
The collection of the Chamber’s library includes the complete set of 2,000 volumes of the Wanyou Wenku. (1928)
The Chamber was authorized by the Government to issue certificates of origin for goods. It was also a starting point of the design and use of the Chamber’s logo. (1932)
The Chamber resumed its operation immediately after the surrender of Japan. The picture shows the outward appearance of the Chamber’s building after renovation. (1945)
The Chamber’s representatives attend the Conference on the Economy of the Far East held in Singapore. (1951)
The Chamber renamed itself as The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce. (1952)
The new CGCC Building located at No. 24 and 25 Connaught Road Central was completed. The building remains the Chamber’s office until now. (1955)
The vibrant scene of events following the completion of the new building. (1955)
Growing Up with the Motherland
On the first National Day after the founding of the PRC, the Chamber hoisted the national flag and commemorated the occasion by having a holiday. (1950)
The Chamber has continuously participated in the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) since its reception. The picture shows the Chamber’s representatives attending the Guangzhou Export Commodities Fair, an event regarded as the precursor of the Canton Fair. (1957)
On behalf of the Fair’s organizer, the Chamber issued invitations to the local Chinese and foreign enterprises in Hong Kong until 2000. The picture shows the Chamber’s staff handling admissions to Canton Fair. (1957)
The Chamber organized Chinese products showcase to promote Chinese products. (1965)
In response to the China’s reform and opening-up policy, the Chamber established the “Four Modernizations Committee”. (1980)
“Four Modernizations Committee” provided local business sectors with latest information on investing in the Mainland. (1980)
The Chamber established the “Hong Kong Industry and Commerce Training Program”.
The Program invited Mainland government officials and enterprise cadres to learn from Hong Kong’s success.
Walking with Hong Kong
On behalf of the Guangdong Provincial Branch of the Chinese People’s Relief Association, the Chamber and the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions helped the fire victims in Tung Tau Village. (1951)
Victims of Tung Tau Village received relief funds and rice. (1951)
The Chamber proposed to the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong that water could be supplied from the Dongjiang River to Hong Kong. (1963)
Water from the Dongjiang River solved the water shortage problem in Hong Kong. (1963)
The Chamber is in full support of the Joint Declaration. The picture shows its members watching the live broadcast of the signing ceremony. (1984)
To celebrate the reunification of Hong Kong with its motherland and the establishment of the HKSAR, the Chamber formed an organizing committee to host various celebration activities. (1997)
Since the establishment of the honour system by the HKSAR government, a number of the Chamber’s members have been awarded honours. The picture shows the Chamber’s dinner reception in honour of the first recipients of the Grand Bauhinia Medals. (1997)
In celebration of the reunification anniversary with Hong Kong citizens as well as tourists, the Chamber sponsored fireworks display. (2012)
The Chamber organized special offer campaign to encourage all Hong Kong citizens to enjoy the celebrations of the reunification. (2014)
To extend the business community’s care, the Chamber has assisted the underprivileged by concrete and ongoing actions through the CGCC Foundation and the “We Care．We Share” campaign. The picture shows the “Joyful Mid-Autumn for All” event. (2014)
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, the Chamber had been distributed anti-epidemic supplies to the public. (2020)
Keeping pace with the Times
The Chamber co-founded the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Thai Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Being one of the three members of “Conveners of Committee”, the Chamber has actively participated in organizing the WCEC. The picture shows the Chamber hosting the 2nd WCEC in Hong Kong. (1993)
The Chamber organizes delegation to participate in every WCEC. The picture shows the Chamber’s delegation to the 15th WCEC in London. (2019)
Since the official signing of the CEPA, the Chamber has assisted the Hong Kong business community to fully understand and capture opportunities. (2003)
The Chamber hosted a forum to examine the past and future of CEPA. (2013)
The Chamber’s Guangzhou Office was set up at CGCC Building in Nansha to provide an exchange platform for Hong Kong, the Mainland and overseas enterprises. The picture shows the completion ceremony of the Nansha CGCC Building. (2005)
The exterior of the Nansha CGCC Building. (2005)
The Chamber and the China International Contractors Association jointly initiated the launch of the “Mainland China-Hong Kong Belt and Road Business and Professional Services Council” to connect with the opportunities of the “Belt & Road”. (2018)
The Chamber organized the “CGCC Belt & Road Fest” so as to enhance the public’s understanding of the “Belt & Road” countries. (2017)
The lively scene of the “CGCC Belt & Road Fest”. (2017)
