Hong Kong needs more space

We reported in November on HKTDC Executive Director Fred Lam's call for additional exhibition space in Hong Kong over and above the Phase II 1/2 expansion under way now. It seems that the HK Government has been listening and, according to both Xinhua and the Standard newspaper, now accepts the need for more space.

The Xinhua report quotes Secretary for Commerce, Industry & Technology Joseph Wong saying that "the government and the Trade Development Council are considering the need for expanding Hong Kong's exhibition facilities, including a third phase for the Convention & Exhibition Center". He added that "the government is [also] liaising with AsiaWorld-Expo on the early start of its second phase, which will increase its exhibition space to 100,000 square meters".

The Standard adds that "Last month Premier Wen Jiabao said the central government would ensure that Hong Kong's position as an international exhibition and conference center...was strengthened".