Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office - San Francisco
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Renowned Hong Kong Magician Helps Ring in Year of Rabbit at Spring Receptions

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco (HKETO San Francisco) invited internationally recognised champion magician from Hong Kong, Louis Yan, to perform at its spring receptions in the western part of the United States to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

The receptions were held across 10 days from late January to early February in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles and Dallas. Nearly 600 guests in California, Washington and Texas, including consulate general representatives, local officials and members of academia and business as well as community leaders, attended the events.

Speaking at the receptions, the Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Jacko Tsang, said, "Hong Kong is open for business. Both international travel and travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China are now quarantine-free. Business and leisure travellers are welcome to Hong Kong to reconnect with business partners and explore Hong Kong and the great opportunities offered by the city."

Speaking about new initiatives to attract enterprises and talents to Hong Kong, Ms Tsang added, "A new Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises has been set up under the leadership of the Financial Secretary to proactively attract strategic enterprises from industries including life and health technology, artificial intelligence and data science, financial technology, advanced manufacturing, new materials and new-energy technology. The Government has also set up a new Talents Service Unit to provide one-stop talent recruitment service. A new Top Talent Pass Scheme has been launched to make it easier for individuals earning no less than US$320,000 annually, or graduates of the world's top 100 universities, to go to Hong Kong for up to two years to explore career opportunities and experience living in the city."

Ms Tsang pointed out that HKETO San Francisco has set up a Dedicated Team for Attracting Businesses and Talents to reach out to enterprises and talents and assist them in pursuing their interests in Hong Kong. She encouraged the audiences to approach the Dedicated Team for more information.

Louise Yan performed at the receptions in four cities. Bringing joy and luck to the audiences, Yan surprised the guests through his interactive magic show incorporating around Hong Kong elements. Known as the "David Copperfield of Hong Kong", Yan became the first Hong Kong magician to win first place in two international competitions in 2010, and set a Guinness World Record in 2013 for "the Fastest Time of Escape with Straitjacket and Chains Underwater" in only 25.75 seconds.

The Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Jacko Tsang (right), and the Deputy Consul General of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco, Ms Zou Yonghong (left), pose for a picture after the eye-dotting ceremony at the spring reception in San Francisco.
The Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Jacko Tsang (right), and the Deputy Consul General of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco, Ms Zou Yonghong (left), pose for a picture after the eye-dotting ceremony at the spring reception in San Francisco.
The Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Jacko Tsang (right), and the Commercial Counselor of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles, Ms Liu Yi (left), pose for a picture after the eye-dotting ceremony at the spring reception in Los Angeles.
The Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Jacko Tsang (right), and the Commercial Counselor of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles, Ms Liu Yi (left), pose for a picture after the eye-dotting ceremony at the spring reception in Los Angeles.
The Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Jacko Tsang, speaks at the spring reception in Dallas.
The Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Jacko Tsang, speaks at the spring reception in Dallas.
The Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Jacko Tsang (right), and the Deputy Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Emily Ng (left), give a celebratory toast to welcome the Year of the Rabbit at the spring reception in Dallas.
The Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Jacko Tsang (right), and the Deputy Director of HKETO San Francisco, Ms Emily Ng (left), give a celebratory toast to welcome the Year of the Rabbit at the spring reception in Dallas.
Louis Yan (left) interacts with a guest during his performance at the spring reception in Seattle.
Louis Yan (left) interacts with a guest during his performance at the spring reception in Seattle.
The spring reception in Los Angeles is well received by a full room of guests.
The spring reception in Los Angeles is well received by a full room of guests.
Lion dance performance at the Los Angeles reception.
Lion dance performance at the Los Angeles reception.
Louis Yan takes a group picture with guests at the spring reception in San Francisco.
Louis Yan takes a group picture with guests at the spring reception in San Francisco.
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