To deepen industrial collaboration between Shenzhen and Hong Kong and open up channels for cross-border new media and AI-driven digital development, the “Hong Kong Business Tea Gathering”—a Shenzhen-Hong Kong business exchange event—was successfully held on July 10. The event was jointly organized by the Futian District Investment Promotion Bureau, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Guangdong Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, and the GoGBA Hong Kong Business Service Station (Futian). Li Xiu, Executive President of the Shenzhen Makers Association, led the association’s secretariat team as invited guests to the event, where they joined Hong Kong businesspeople and industry professionals from both Shenzhen and Hong Kong to explore new opportunities in AI applications and cross-border social media marketing.

Focusing on AI and New Media, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Cooperation Gains New Momentum

This exchange event focuses on key sectors such as AI applications and social media marketing in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. It features practical sessions addressing the essential needs of businesses engaged in cross-border operations, providing a step-by-step breakdown of the pathways for digital expansion into international markets from Shenzhen and Hong Kong:

Policy Explanation:A Detailed Explanation of Special Support Policies for the AI and New Media Sectors in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and Supporting Measures for Hong Kong Businesses;

Hands-On Training:Hong Kong Business Owners Entering the Mainland Market: A Practical Guide to Building a Self-Media Account from Scratch (Starting with Zero Followers) and Acquiring Targeted Customers;

Technology-Driven Efficiency Improvements:A Hands-On Guide to the Entire Process of Creating AI Avatars and Batch-Producing Short Videos—Delivering Tangible Cost Savings and Efficiency Gains;

Case Study:Real-world case studies of AI-driven digital transformation across various industries to help avoid common challenges during the transition.

At the event, President Li Xiu and the Secretariat actively engaged in in-depth discussions with Hong Kong business representatives, government and corporate service providers, and representatives from the cross-border industry present at the venue. They worked to closely align industrial resources between the two regions, fully leveraging the Association’s core functions of connecting resources, serving as a bridge between government and business, and empowering cross-border operations. During these discussions, the various parties exchanged development ideas on topics such as the two-way expansion of Shenzhen and Hong Kong enterprises, AI-driven digital transformation, and the joint development of domestic and international market channels, while exploring diverse opportunities for cooperation.

Linking Shenzhen and Hong Kong Resources to Empower Enterprises in Their Global Expansion

As a company based in Shenzhen, with“Empowering Entrepreneurship · Connecting the World”As an industry association dedicated to this mission, the Shenzhen Makers Association has consistently upheld“Serving Makers, Empowering Entrepreneurship, Connecting Resources, and Promoting Shared Development”Guided by this philosophy, the association is committed to building an ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurship. The association brings togetherOver 500,000 corporate data assets,Over 100,000 Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs... It continues to organize high-profile international exchange activities, such as overseas study tours, international trade shows, cross-border private executive roundtables, and blockchain expos, while leveraging government and corporate resources both domestically and internationally to advance the three key development priorities: industrial chain collaboration, green globalization, and service empowerment. This invitation to participate is a clear demonstration of the Shenzhen Makers Association’s ongoing commitment to deepening Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation and building bridges for resource matching.

Bringing together millions of entrepreneurs to drive future innovation. The Shenzhen Makers Association is committed to providing member companies with a comprehensive, five-pronged service system encompassing “policy support, startup incubation, compliance assurance, cross-border expansion, and resource networking.” For makers and enterprises seeking to establish a cross-border presence, expand overseas, or connect with international resources, the Association offers a full-chain, customized service package for global expansion—ranging from policy consultation and market analysis to implementation—helping enterprises precisely target international markets and efficiently expand their global business footprint.

Amid the wave of Shenzhen-Hong Kong integration, AI and new media are emerging as new engines driving enterprises’ expansion into international markets. The Shenzhen Makers Association will continue to leverage its platform’s potential, forge deep partnerships with high-quality industry partners—including international business associations and leading investment firms—and consistently connect member companies with cross-border collaboration opportunities and high-value international resources.