German Industry and Commerce Ltd.
Inaugurated in 1987, German Industry and Commerce Ltd. (GIC) is a member of the global AHK network of 150 offices in 92 countries under the umbrella of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). As such, GIC has a public mandate of the Federal Republic of Germany to represent German business interests in Hong Kong and the Greater China region, and to promote Germany as a business location, together with the German Consulate General and the local representative office of Germany Trade & Invest.
A non-government, non-political private registered organisation, GIC focuses on the promotion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and Greater China. The service portfolio of GIC includes market entry support; business delegations to Hong Kong and Mainland China; trade fair services to inbound and outbound exhibitors and trade visitors in international markets; the administration of professional training programmes in Hong Kong in accordance with the German dual system; as well as tailored management trainings and business services for corporate clients across all sectors.
GIC works hand in hand with its official German partners in the areas of tourism and investment promotion, and provides the management, dedicated staff, and other resources to the German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong (GCC).
German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
Founded in 1983, the German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong (GCC) today is one of the largest membership organisations among the European national chambers in Hong Kong with over 400 corporate members. GCC serves as a catalyst, promoter and facilitator of members’ interests in Hong Kong and the region. Members comprise of German, Hong Kong and international companies with an interest in doing business in Germany or in co-operation with German business partners.
GCC in partnership with GIC offers a wide range of services for its members, including regular panel and networking events, in order to deliver insights into current themes and trends, as well as exclusive committees for members to make new connections, discuss and exchange information and views. GCC also offers tailored marketing opportunities to its members and provides solutions, for instance in dealing with governmental administrative hurdles in Hong Kong, China, and Germany.
Furthermore, GCC is a member chamber of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and represents its members’ interests towards government decision-makers on the International Business Committee (IBC).
