The Greater China Hong Kong Business Association of Washington
華州大中華香港商會

Dedicated to meaningful business engagement and the development of bilateral business opportunities that enhance local businesses, trading partners, and stakeholders

Support Local Communities – 幫助社區

Helping communities in the State of Washington to expand their business network, strengthen business relationships, and uncover new opportunities in China and Hong Kong.

Synergy with Asia – 中美協同

Our signature “HK-Seattle Expertise Exchange Program” creates values for Seattle and Greater China.

Professional Development and Business Opportunity – 專業發展和商機

By strengthening our membership network, members are encourage to support each others in developing various skills and share their professional networks.

Variety of events for members and community

We host a variety of events throughout the year for our members and community. Since our association’s formation, we have been extremely active in the community, creating events for business training opportunities and networking for some of Washington’s most active business leaders and members to participate in. Our numerous charity events give back to the companies and organizations that support the Chinese American community. I strongly encourage you to join us at our events, and stay tuned with the latest happenings by subscribing to our newsletter!

在一年當中,我們為會員和社區大眾舉辦不同型式的活動。自本會成立以來,我們維持積極投入社區,藉著主辦節目,讓會員有機會去跟華州內最活躍的商界領袖拓展人脈聯繫和商務訓練;在我們舉辦多項慈善活動中,亦有回饋給支持美國華人社區的機構和團體。我誠意邀請您參加我們舉辦的活動項目,可以透過會員每月通訊錄及查閱和活動曆程表,便知道本商㑹最新動態!

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Greater China Hong Kong Business Association of Washington, or “HKBAW”, is also previously known as the Hong Kong Club of Washington (HKCW). This is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, first established in 1994 by a group of community-minded leaders who have a common background of upbringings from Hong Kong. HKAW aim to serve by engaging in both business and social activities to enrich people’s lives with the similar interests while increasing awareness of contemporary issues that arise in Hong Kong and China.

「華州⼤中華香港商會」(HKBAW)前⾝名稱是 「華州香港會」(HKCW). HKCW 是 501(c)(6) 非牟利機構,由⼀群在香港長⼤和有共同背景,熱⼼社區公益的領袖在 1994 年成立,致⼒於透過參與區內商界和社交活動,給有相同志趣的會員有提升⽣活質素的空間,同時增加對香港和中國社會時事、新事物的認識。

Vision 宗旨

Successful transpacific partnerships and economic development between Greater China, Hong Kong, and Washington State.


「華州⼤中華香港商會」專注於舉行推動商務範疇的活動並提供資訊,為本地商家⼂貿易夥伴和持份者帶來雙邊貿易合作契機。

Mission 長遠目標

Hong Kong – Greater China Business Association of Washington is dedicated to meaningful business engagement and the development of bilateral business opportunities that enhance local businesses, trading partners, and stakeholders.


成為華盛頓州與香港、並⼤中華地區建立跨太平洋合作夥伴關係和經貿發展的橋梁。

Local Partner 本地夥伴

GCHKBAW is partnered with the following local organizations:
– Hong Kong Business Association of Washington Foundation (www.hkawfoundation.org)
– National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association (www.nushkba.us)

Global Partner 環球夥伴

GCHKBAW is partnered with the following foreign organizations:
– Federation of Hong Kong Business Association Worldwide (www.hkfederation.org.hk)
– Hong Kong Trade Development Council (home.hktdc.com)
– Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (www.hketousa.gov.hk)


Highlight Event

The 24th Hong Kong Forum

The 24th Hong Kong Forum was held in HK Convention & Exhibition Center on December 5 and 6, 2023. With over 250 attendees from Hong Kong Business Associations all over the world, there were plenty of networking opportunities with many business leaders from HK and cross the globe. Keynote speaker included Honorable Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of HKSAR, who gave the delegates an update on the latest financial and economic development in HK.

Highlight Event

China Night

HKBAW Chairman Benjamin Lee, President Michael Tong, and Vice-President Konnie Kong were invited to attend the 2024 China Night & Forum on Consumer Electronics Development organized by Consulate General of the People Republic of China in San Francisco and China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery & Electronic Products when they attended the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on January 9.


Highlight Event

HKTDC Reception

HKBAW Chairman Benjamin Lee, President Michael Tong, and Vice-President Konnie Kong attended the HKTDC Reception for the 2024 CES. Other attendees include Margaret Fon, Executive Director of HKTDC, Regina Lai, Director of Americas, HKTDC, Tiffanie Wong, Director of TDC in LA Office, Jackco Tsang, Director of HKETC in San Francisco, Basil Wai, CEO of HK Electronic Industries Association, and Fion Chong, President of HKBA – Nevada.

Other Activities

Resume Workshop

The Resume Workshop creates a platform to help students critique and polish their resume with the professional advice of local recruiters, as they prepare for their first steps out in the business society. The workshop also highlights various local business owners and professionals. The panelists includes seasoned professionals in the community, with experience in recruiting and reviewing resumes.

HKBAW recognizes the importance of empowering its student members and young professionals to confidently approach business opportunities by pooling the organization’s resources in order to best prepare them for their future careers and ambitions.HKBAW recognizes the importance of empowering its student members and young professionals to confidently approach business opportunities by pooling the organization’s resources in order to best prepare them for their future careers and ambitions.

HK Forum

Not only will you have a chance to listen to top ranking government officials from Hong Kong talking about the latest trade policies, you will also have the opportunity to mingle with CEOs from China, sourcing products worldwide, as well as to network with members of Hong Kong Business Associations worldwide, and create new opportunities.


This annual event is is hosted in Hong Kong and brings members from all over the world together. Along with the generous sponsors, special members only discounts and opportunities are also provided for the event.

Biz-Tech Summit

Over 1,000 attendees enjoy presentations from influential speakers of Global Corporations in the U.S., such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Alibaba, and Huawei Technologies. More than 100 delegates fly in from China to network with international business leaders.

Hong Kong – Greater China Business Association of Washington attend as one of the key community partners of the Nanhai Seattle Biz-Tech Summit.

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