Hong Kong council helps local companies expand on mainland

Companies from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland are signing new cooperation agreements at the ongoing Third China (Beijing) International Fair for Trade in Services.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council has invited some 60 representatives from more than 40 local companies to seek alliances with companies on the mainland at this year's fair that opened on Wednesday.

The council, established in 1966, focuses on promoting trade in goods and services and aims to create opportunities for Hong Kong companies, particularly the small and medium-sized companies.