Hong Kong businesses exporting consumer goods to Europe should take careful note of a recent high-level visit by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to Beijing and Shanghai. The delegation, drawn from the European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee, concluded its trip on 2 April 2026 with pointed warnings about product safety, customs compliance, and the need for stricter platform oversight. While the visit focused heavily on mainland Chinese e-commerce giants, the underlying message applies equally to any business – including those based in Hong Kong – selling consumer products into the EU market.

The European Commission (“Commission”) announced on 17 February 2026 that it has opened formal proceedings against the online platform Shein under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). This marks a further escalation in the EU’s attempts to regulate very large online platforms and marketplaces.

Chinese Mainland cross-border e-commerce companies are looking to emerging markets and live streaming to maintain growth momentum.

AI, cloud computing and other technologies deployed to find buyers, generate product shots and boost the efficacy of cross-border online trade.

The Ministry of Commerce and other government agencies jointly released an Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality Development of Service Outsourcing on 7 December.

The Rwanda Development Board has signed a cooperation agreement with the Hongqiao Overseas Chinese Business Association Expo and Trade Promotion Center aimed at deepening trade, investment and technology collaboration.

Several members of the U.S. House of Representatives are calling on the U.S. Department of Commerce to immediately investigate potential import restrictions on additional information and communications technology products from Chinese Mainland.

Advanced telecommunications infrastructure is a crucial cornerstone for Hong Kong's development into a major business hub in the Asia-Pacific region. In the era of e-commerce, the telecommunications industry is particularly vital for enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness. In 2023, the value-added contribution of Hong Kong's information and communications industry reached HK$102.2 billion, accounting for approximately 3.4% of the city's gross domestic product (GDP).

X-TIGI Mobile successfully won over African consumers by matching local needs with affordable phones and a reliable after-sales service.

Hong Kong’s electronics industry is the territory’s largest merchandise export earner, accounting for 72.8% of the city’s total exports in 2024. A substantial portion of this business, largely re-exports, are regarded as high-tech products, especially those related to telecommunications equipment, semiconductors and computer items.