Hong Kong Reinforces Role as Global Supply-Chain ‘Superconnector’ in New Study
Research by HKTDC and US institute finds the city remains essential gateway for mainland and international firms amid supply-chain shifts
Hong Kong has reaffirmed its position as a global and regional supply-chain “superconnector”, according to preliminary findings from a new study commissioned by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and carried out by the US-based Bay Area Council Economic Institute.
The report finds that even as bilateral tensions rise, many US companies remain deeply engaged with the Chinese mainland market, especially within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, due to its highly concentrated and irreplaceable supplier networks.
The study highlights that mainland Chinese enterprises are actively diversifying supply chains and are increasingly using Hong Kong as their management hub.
It states that the city now plays a dual role: enabling mainland firms to expand overseas and facilitating access for global companies into China-linked regional supply networks.
The analysis points to technologies, environmental pressures and shifting trade policies as factors catalysing what is described as a supply-chain revolution, driven by reshoring, near-shoring and the development of redundant routes.
According to the report, despite the global trend of manufacturing shifting outside of China, the Greater Bay Area’s supplier concentration remains uniquely resilient.
It cites electric-vehicle and battery production as key sectors where Hong Kong is actively acting as a hub linking mainland manufacturers to destinations including Southeast Asia.
The study further notes that the city’s capabilities in logistics, professional services and cross-border capital flows reinforce its appeal in the evolving supply-chain landscape.
Researchers also emphasise that Hong Kong’s integration into regional trade and investment frameworks—such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership—is expected to further enhance its connectivity and reinforce its status as a value-adding node in global networks.
The full report, scheduled for release in December, will offer detailed data and case studies illustrating how companies are navigating the transformation.
The findings arrive ahead of the Asian Logistics, Maritime & Aviation Conference, where supply-chain strategy and Asia-Pacific connectivity are prominent themes.
For Hong Kong authorities, the study supports efforts to position the city as a critical logistics, innovation and investment gateway—capable of supporting supply-chain resilience and regional integration in a complex, shifting trade environment.
The report finds that even as bilateral tensions rise, many US companies remain deeply engaged with the Chinese mainland market, especially within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, due to its highly concentrated and irreplaceable supplier networks.
The study highlights that mainland Chinese enterprises are actively diversifying supply chains and are increasingly using Hong Kong as their management hub.
It states that the city now plays a dual role: enabling mainland firms to expand overseas and facilitating access for global companies into China-linked regional supply networks.
The analysis points to technologies, environmental pressures and shifting trade policies as factors catalysing what is described as a supply-chain revolution, driven by reshoring, near-shoring and the development of redundant routes.
According to the report, despite the global trend of manufacturing shifting outside of China, the Greater Bay Area’s supplier concentration remains uniquely resilient.
It cites electric-vehicle and battery production as key sectors where Hong Kong is actively acting as a hub linking mainland manufacturers to destinations including Southeast Asia.
The study further notes that the city’s capabilities in logistics, professional services and cross-border capital flows reinforce its appeal in the evolving supply-chain landscape.
Researchers also emphasise that Hong Kong’s integration into regional trade and investment frameworks—such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership—is expected to further enhance its connectivity and reinforce its status as a value-adding node in global networks.
The full report, scheduled for release in December, will offer detailed data and case studies illustrating how companies are navigating the transformation.
The findings arrive ahead of the Asian Logistics, Maritime & Aviation Conference, where supply-chain strategy and Asia-Pacific connectivity are prominent themes.
For Hong Kong authorities, the study supports efforts to position the city as a critical logistics, innovation and investment gateway—capable of supporting supply-chain resilience and regional integration in a complex, shifting trade environment.
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