The Hong Kong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association (HKKEMA), Hong Kong Woollen & Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers’ Association (HKWSKMA), The Hong Kong Shippers’ Council (HKSC), and Hong Kong Intimate Apparel Industries’ Association (HKIAIA) jointly organized a study mission to Zhejiang from 24 to 27 September 2024. The study mission visited several companies in Hangzhou and Ningbo to gain a better understanding of local development opportunities and potential partners. The study mission has successfully concluded, and we would like to thank all visited organizations and enterprises for their hospitality and arrangements.
On 24 September 2024, the study mission visited Zhejiang Xinao Textiles Inc. to tour its showroom, spinning, dyeing, and wool processing facility. The participants then proceeded to Jiaxing Huayi Co., Ltd. to visit its silk-spinning factory. Through these visits to textile enterprises in Zhejiang, the participants aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the local textile industry’s development and technology.
On 25 September 2024, the study mission visited the showroom of Cainiao Network Technology Co., Ltd. (Cainiao) and participated in a discussion to explore how Cainiao integrates logistics operations with internet technology. The participants also visited the showroom of BrainCo, Inc. (BrainCo) to learn about its developments in automation and intelligence, as well as its products. The aim was to promote automation and intelligent development within our industry.
On 26 September 2024, the study mission visited Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd. (Cixing), where they toured the showroom and factory and engaged in networking session. Mr. Sun, the founder of Cixing, shared insights on enhancing Research and Development investment and improving after-sales service. The participants also visited various factories at Consinee Group Co., Ltd. (Consinee), including the roving yarn, novelty yarn, Ai factory. Mr. Xue, the president of Consinee, shared the company’s successful experiences in technological innovation and market expansion with the study mission participants.
On 27 September 2024, the study mission visited Youngor Group (Youngor) to explore its 5G smarty factory, gaining insights into how intelligent and automated production processes are reshaping the traditional garment industry. They also visited the brand showroom to learn about Youngor’s development history, industry layout, and brand positioning. After the visit, the participants engaged in the networking with the representatives of China National Garment Association, Ningbo Garment Association, Youngor Group, and NKM Holdings Ltd. During the networking, they actively explored new cooperation models between the Ningbo industry and Hong Kong, aiming to create a collaborative framework “guided by the government, led by enterprises, and facilitated by associations”.
We would like to express our gratitude once again to all the companies for their hospitality. We believe that this study mission has effectively deepened mutual understanding and trust between Zhejiang and Hong Kong, laying a solid foundation for potential future cooperation.
