HKTDC Marks 60 Years with Exhibition and Community Art

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a dual public exhibition in Hong Kong. The HKTDC 60th Anniversary Exhibition is being held at the Ground Floor Covered Piazza at Times Square in Causeway Bay until October 14, while a 60th Anniversary Artwork is displayed at the O’Brien Road (Eastbound) Tram Stop in Wan Chai until October 29. The exhibition highlights the HKTDC’s major achievements over six decades in helping enterprises expand globally and outlines its future strategies, including upgrading services and strengthening its presence in high-growth markets such as Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Global South. A large screen showcases anniversary event highlights like the Design Gallery on the Move mobile display, the Next 60 Forum, the 60th Anniversary Cocktail Reception, and a 60th Anniversary-themed Tram. The layout reflects the HKTDC’s four roles: Supertrader, Superconnector, Super Value-adder, and Superpartner.

To engage the community, the HKTDC organized the Wan Chai Community Art Creation Workshop, where local artist Jane Lee (Messy Desk) collaborated with students and drew inspiration for a large-scale artwork. HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma and Executive Director Sophia Chong joined the students in painting scenes of Hong Kong’s economic and urban landscape. The resulting works are now part of an illustrated panel installation themed Hong Kong Trade · Connecting the World at the O’Brien Road Tram Stop. Visitors who check in at the exhibition and complete designated tasks will receive a limited-edition 60th-anniversary souvenir on a first-come, first-served basis. The HKTDC, established in 1966, is a statutory body that promotes Hong Kong’s trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, it promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organizes international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create opportunities for SMEs, and provides market insights through research reports and digital news channels.