[Shenzhen] On 26 June, the “Shenzhen-Hong Kong Synergy, Global Launch” Longhua Enterprise Going Global Service Matching Session was successfully held at the Longhua District International Cooperation Center in Shenzhen. Guided by the People’s Government of Longhua District, Shenzhen, and supported by Invest Hong Kong of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the event was jointly participated in by Lockton Insurance Brokers and Allianz Trade. It aimed to further deepen Shenzhen-Hong Kong collaboration in enterprise internationalization services and build an efficient, practical and professional exchange and matching platform for manufacturing and foreign trade enterprises in Longhua District seeking to expand into overseas markets.
Longhua District is currently accelerating the development of its “1+3+4+N” going global service system, continuously improving the action plan for the industrial going global alliance, and providing enterprises with comprehensive support through initiatives such as the “Golden 26 Measures” — covering policy alignment, resource matching, compliance protection and financial support. At the same time, Hong Kong, as an international financial center, a global professional services hub and a key platform connecting the Mainland with global markets, is leveraging mechanisms such as the “Dedicated Team for Attracting Mainland Enterprises” to provide one-stop professional support for more Mainland enterprises to “go global via Hong Kong.”
Focusing on key issues commonly faced by enterprises in their internationalization journey — including overseas compliance, risk prevention and control, trade financing and liquidity management — the session brought together government departments, professional institutions and enterprise representatives. Through policy interpretation, trend analysis, case sharing and on-site exchanges, the event promoted the precise alignment of policy resources, Hong Kong’s platform advantages, global risk management capabilities and the practical needs of enterprises. It not only offered participating companies actionable and executable going global solutions, but also further demonstrated the role of Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation in serving the real economy and empowering industrial upgrading, supporting Longhua District in building an influential enterprise going global service hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Speakers at the session included:
Ms. Ana Boata, Global Head of Economic Research, Allianz Group
Ms. Daisy Shi, Dep Head of Business and Talent Attraction / Investment Promotion (2), Guangdong ETO, Invest Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR Government
Mr. Alex Yip, Chief Executive Officer – Greater China, Lockton Companies
Ms. Carol Chan, Senior Vice President – Greater China, Lockton Companies
Ms. Sandy Liu, Regional Head of China Desk, Allianz Trade
Event highlights:
Shenzhen-Hong Kong resource synergy – Guided by Invest Hong Kong, the event connected Hong Kong’s financial and professional services resources, focusing on credit insurance-enabled financing in Hong Kong to help address cross-border financing challenges.
Full-cycle closed-loop empowerment – Covering the full process of policy guidance, risk prevention and control, financing support and system development, the session precisely addressed the core pain points faced by enterprises at different stages of going global.
Forward-looking and practical content – International experts, including the Global Head of Economic Research of Allianz Group, were invited to analyze global trends, together with practical case studies from leading institutions and government-enterprise exchanges, delivering highly substantive insights.
Targeted and efficient matching – Enterprise leaders from key tracks within the “20+8” industrial clusters with overseas expansion plans or intentions were specifically invited to engage in interactive exchanges. The event built a government-enterprise-research-service matching platform to enable precise alignment of industrial resources.
The event featured lively on-site interaction and exchanges. Enterprise representatives actively raised questions on key topics such as overseas compliance, risk prevention and control, trade financing and liquidity management, while expert speakers responded one by one with reference to policy direction, market trends and practical experience. Participating enterprises noted that the session was practical and highly targeted, providing valuable reference for enhancing their international operating capabilities and capturing overseas market opportunities.
Looking ahead, Longhua District will continue to deepen its collaboration with Hong Kong’s professional services resources, promoting the precise alignment of high-quality services, professional institutions and international resources with enterprise needs.
As risk management service providers with established service networks in both Shenzhen and Hong Kong, as well as global professional capabilities, Lockton and Allianz Trade will further leverage their cross-border service experience and international resources to provide more comprehensive risk management and overseas expansion support for Longhua enterprises and broader investors, helping companies set sail with confidence and expand into global markets.
About Shenzhen Longhua District
Longhua District is one of Shenzhen’s most dynamic administrative districts. Established as Longhua New Area in 2011 and upgraded to an administrative district in 2017, it covers 175.6 square kilometers and serves a permanent population of approximately 2.52 million. Located at the geographic center of Shenzhen and along the central development axis of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Longhua enjoys strong regional connectivity, including a 15-minute high-speed rail link from Shenzhen North Railway Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon.
The district has a solid industrial and innovation base. In 2024, Longhua recorded GDP of about RMB315.4 billion and imports and exports of RMB561.1 billion, with strategic emerging industries contributing 42.6% of GDP. Its strengths include next-generation display devices, high-performance medical devices, big data analytics, application software, artificial intelligence and the industrial internet. Supported by 4,092 national high-tech enterprises, 40 listed companies, 138 national “little giant” enterprises, leading players such as Huawei and Foxconn, and 377 innovation carriers, Longhua is building a strong platform for advanced manufacturing, technology innovation and international business growth.
About Invest Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR Government
Invest Hong Kong is a department under the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government. Established in 2000, it is responsible for promoting foreign direct investment and assisting overseas and Mainland Chinese enterprises in setting up or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong. Its services cover key sectors including business and professional services, financial services/fintech, and innovation and technology, providing enterprises with free professional support throughout the entire process — from market information and implementation matters to business network development.
In recent years, Invest Hong Kong has also been designated as one of the core implementation units of Hong Kong’s “Dedicated Team for Attracting Mainland Enterprises.” Leveraging its overseas offices and government networks, it provides enterprises going global with channels to connect with local governments, business partners and professional service providers.
About Lockton Insurance Brokers
Lockton China Insurance Brokers is the licensed insurance broking entity of Lockton Companies — the world’s largest independent and privately-held insurance brokerage firms — in China. Lockton Companies operates in 160+ countries and territories worldwide and has 13,100+ associates. Lockton China team has long served large enterprises and cross-border business scenarios, providing broking and consulting services in areas such as cross-border risk management, liability/cargo/operational risks, insurance program design, reinsurance and global insurance arrangements, and has participated in building collaborative ecosystems for enterprise internationalization service platforms.
About Allianz Group
Allianz Group (Allianz SE) is one of the world’s leading systemically important financial institutions and multinational integrated insurance and asset management groups. It has long ranked among the top-tier global insurance brands in terms of brand strength and capital capabilities. With operations in nearly 70 countries, Allianz combines large-scale insurance underwriting capacity with a global asset allocation and risk management foundation, making it one of the few “mothership-level” supporters in the global trade credit and commercial risk ecosystem. Allianz Trade, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz Group, is positioned as a global leader in trade credit solutions, with long-standing expertise in bonds/guarantee insurance, receivables management, structured trade credit and political risk. Allianz Trade Hong Kong is also a member of Hong Kong’s “Dedicated Team for Attracting Mainland Enterprises,” providing tailored going global solutions for Mainland enterprises.
