October 14 - 18, 2011

The U.S. Department of Commerce / Commercial Service has organized the U.S. Biotech Trade Mission to Beijing and Hong Kong on October 14-18, 2011. Led by Francisco J. SANCHEZ, Under Secretary for International Trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce, about 15 U.S. representative biotech / life science companies were able to meet with local partners, distributors, researchers and investors in Hong Kong on October 17 and 18. Click here for the flyer and the delegation list.

Upon receiving the Under Secretary, Professor Albert Cheung-Hoi YU, Chairman of HKBIO, spoke on biotechnology industry development in Hong Kong and embarked on its strength. Interactive discussion was carried out on possible collaboration opportunities. HKBIO is a supporting organization of the welcoming luncheon for the Under Secretary on October 18.