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Great to catch up again with my ex boss, the brilliant Pascal Lamy! Always a fountain of global wisdom. 🌍🤝.
November 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Great to catch up again with my ex boss, the brilliant Pascal Lamy! Always a fountain of global wisdom. 🌍🤝.
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“Great to catch up with Jens Eskelund, Maersk China Managing Director & President of the European Chamber of Commerce in China! 🇭🇰-🇪🇺 trade reached €67b (HK$611 billion) last year.” - Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social (1/2)
October 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
“Great to catch up with Jens Eskelund, Maersk China Managing Director & President of the European Chamber of Commerce in China! 🇭🇰-🇪🇺 trade reached €67b (HK$611 billion) last year.” - Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social (1/2)
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival and best wishes from the entire EU Office team! May this celebration bring you joyful moments 😊 with your loved ones and good fortune under the full moon 🌕! 中秋節快樂! (1/2)
October 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival and best wishes from the entire EU Office team! May this celebration bring you joyful moments 😊 with your loved ones and good fortune under the full moon 🌕! 中秋節快樂! (1/2)
Most enjoyable & interesting meeting with Hon Consul of Monaco, Tung Chee-chen. Much appreciated both the huge insights into the shipping world & our conversation on broader economic issues including the importance of an open vibrant HK which embraces its uniqueness!
June 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Most enjoyable & interesting meeting with Hon Consul of Monaco, Tung Chee-chen. Much appreciated both the huge insights into the shipping world & our conversation on broader economic issues including the importance of an open vibrant HK which embraces its uniqueness!
Pleasure to meet with former UN SG Ban Ki-moon who was in HK 🇭🇰 to deliver his keynote address “Multilateralism under siege”. The EU 🇪🇺 is a key player and champion of effective multilateralism & the rules based international order to address today’s profound global challenges.
June 18, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Pleasure to meet with former UN SG Ban Ki-moon who was in HK 🇭🇰 to deliver his keynote address “Multilateralism under siege”. The EU 🇪🇺 is a key player and champion of effective multilateralism & the rules based international order to address today’s profound global challenges.
My interview with Macau Business!
“We want to contribute to Macau’s diversification, openness and uniqueness”
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“We want to contribute to Macau’s diversification, openness and uniqueness”
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EU Office Head: “We want to contribute to Macau’s diversification, openness and uniqueness” | Macau Business
International, Macau, Macau Business, MAG, MB, MB Featured | EU Office Head is keen on reinvigorating cooperation with Macau, as the SAR can benefit from European know-how and expertise in its diversi...
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June 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My interview with Macau Business!
“We want to contribute to Macau’s diversification, openness and uniqueness”
www.macaubusiness.com/exclusive-in...
“We want to contribute to Macau’s diversification, openness and uniqueness”
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"Great meeting with Tamas Hanyi, Finnair's GM for Greater China & SEA! 'Yhdessä olemme vahvempia' – Together we are stronger. Direct ✈️ connections play a vital role in boosting trade/ investment, people-to-people connections & dynamism of HK! 🇪🇺 🇭🇰" - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social #Finnair #EUHK
April 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
"Great meeting with Tamas Hanyi, Finnair's GM for Greater China & SEA! 'Yhdessä olemme vahvempia' – Together we are stronger. Direct ✈️ connections play a vital role in boosting trade/ investment, people-to-people connections & dynamism of HK! 🇪🇺 🇭🇰" - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social #Finnair #EUHK
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"Most enjoyable meeting with Hon Consul of Portugal to HK Ambrose So Shu Fai! Wide-ranging discussion, with much appreciated insights incl on the significance of 🇪🇺(largest non-Chinese foreign business presence) & the importance of the uniqueness of HK going forward!" - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"Most enjoyable meeting with Hon Consul of Portugal to HK Ambrose So Shu Fai! Wide-ranging discussion, with much appreciated insights incl on the significance of 🇪🇺(largest non-Chinese foreign business presence) & the importance of the uniqueness of HK going forward!" - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
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The European Union Film Festival is back! Organised by the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, supported by the EU Member States and Switzerland, in association with Broadway Cinematheque, EUFF 2025 runs until 31 March! - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social (1/3)
March 20, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The European Union Film Festival is back! Organised by the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, supported by the EU Member States and Switzerland, in association with Broadway Cinematheque, EUFF 2025 runs until 31 March! - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social (1/3)
Amazing job by Betty Fung & M+ putting this Picasso for Asia exhibition together. Truly bringing 🇪🇺 & Asia together 😊. Wonderful - go see it!
March 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Amazing job by Betty Fung & M+ putting this Picasso for Asia exhibition together. Truly bringing 🇪🇺 & Asia together 😊. Wonderful - go see it!
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“Much appreciated meeting with 🇭🇰 Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn. We discussed in particular ways to embrace sustainability in future infrastructure projects (e.g. N. Metropolis) & that EU companies have much to offer in this domain!” - 🇪🇺 Amb
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December 10, 2024 at 10:11 AM
“Much appreciated meeting with 🇭🇰 Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn. We discussed in particular ways to embrace sustainability in future infrastructure projects (e.g. N. Metropolis) & that EU companies have much to offer in this domain!” - 🇪🇺 Amb
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"Marking International Human Rights Day, I am thrilled to award with Director of Goethe-Institut HK Arendt Röskens the 2024 Colours of Humanity Arts Prize to Doris Ng and Kong Wan Ki for their work raising awareness of hearing disabilities" - 🇪🇺 Amb
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December 10, 2024 at 10:43 AM
"Marking International Human Rights Day, I am thrilled to award with Director of Goethe-Institut HK Arendt Röskens the 2024 Colours of Humanity Arts Prize to Doris Ng and Kong Wan Ki for their work raising awareness of hearing disabilities" - 🇪🇺 Amb
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‘Thank you to #TeamEurope 🇧🇪🇮🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 for hosting members of civil society, business community, academia and consulates for great exchange about same sex unions. Marrying your loved one is about human dignity. Let’s work together for more equality!’ - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social #EU4LGBTI
December 20, 2024 at 10:05 AM
‘Thank you to #TeamEurope 🇧🇪🇮🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 for hosting members of civil society, business community, academia and consulates for great exchange about same sex unions. Marrying your loved one is about human dignity. Let’s work together for more equality!’ - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social #EU4LGBTI
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'Plastic pollution = threat to ecosystems. Up to 37 mln tn can reach 🌊 annually by 2040. EU tackles this at source by banning some single-use plastics. For here & now, we joined a #EUBeachCleanup in 🇭🇰. Let's all make an effort for better environment in 2025!' – 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
January 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
'Plastic pollution = threat to ecosystems. Up to 37 mln tn can reach 🌊 annually by 2040. EU tackles this at source by banning some single-use plastics. For here & now, we joined a #EUBeachCleanup in 🇭🇰. Let's all make an effort for better environment in 2025!' – 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
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"Great meeting with Dutch Chamber of Commerce. Insightful exchange of views on business outlook, imp of 🇪🇺🇭🇰 econ relations (EU=largest foreign business community and 3rd trading partner of HK), sustainable agenda partnership & imp of 'uniqueness' of HK." - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"Great meeting with Dutch Chamber of Commerce. Insightful exchange of views on business outlook, imp of 🇪🇺🇭🇰 econ relations (EU=largest foreign business community and 3rd trading partner of HK), sustainable agenda partnership & imp of 'uniqueness' of HK." - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
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"Broad & interesting discussion with DG of Trade & Industry Aaron Liu on 🇭🇰’s trade policies (9 FTAs), strong trade links with 🇪🇺 (HK’s 3rd trading partner & largest foreign business community in HK) and the importance for HK of remaining an open economy." - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"Broad & interesting discussion with DG of Trade & Industry Aaron Liu on 🇭🇰’s trade policies (9 FTAs), strong trade links with 🇪🇺 (HK’s 3rd trading partner & largest foreign business community in HK) and the importance for HK of remaining an open economy." - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
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"As we welcome the Year of the Snake－an animal that symbolises wisdom and transformation, I wish you a healthy, joyful and prosperous year! Kung Hei Fat Choi! 恭喜發財!" - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
"As we welcome the Year of the Snake－an animal that symbolises wisdom and transformation, I wish you a healthy, joyful and prosperous year! Kung Hei Fat Choi! 恭喜發財!" - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
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"Great pleasure to exchange with Judge Tomka of the International Court of Justice today about respect for international law and the rule of law as important pillars of a thriving economy!" - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
"Great pleasure to exchange with Judge Tomka of the International Court of Justice today about respect for international law and the rule of law as important pillars of a thriving economy!" - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
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‘To mark the 3rd anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the EU Office and the Ukrainian Society of Hong Kong opened a photo exhibition with images by Hongkongers who have documented the war against Ukraine.' - @harveyrouse.bsky.social #StandWithUkraine (1/3)
February 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
‘To mark the 3rd anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the EU Office and the Ukrainian Society of Hong Kong opened a photo exhibition with images by Hongkongers who have documented the war against Ukraine.' - @harveyrouse.bsky.social #StandWithUkraine (1/3)
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'Great to meet with the dynamic Spanish Chamber of Commerce & companies. We discussed business activities as part of the broader EU foreign business presence; EU 🇪🇺 = the largest in HK! We also discussed global trends & EU priorities in a fast moving world.' - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 2:21 AM
'Great to meet with the dynamic Spanish Chamber of Commerce & companies. We discussed business activities as part of the broader EU foreign business presence; EU 🇪🇺 = the largest in HK! We also discussed global trends & EU priorities in a fast moving world.' - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
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'No-one wants peace more than the people of Ukraine but is needs to be a just and lasting peace. 🇪🇺 & Member States are 🇺🇦’s biggest supporters, providing over HK$1.1 trillion. 🇪🇺 will continue to stand by 🇺🇦'; for full speech of 🇪🇺 Amb
@harveyrouse.bsky.social, go: europa.eu/!JJy6Wp
@harveyrouse.bsky.social, go: europa.eu/!JJy6Wp
Photo exhibition “Ukraine: War and Resistance” Opening Speech
Ambassador Harvey Rouse, Head of EU Office to Hong Kong & Macao, delivered the following speech at the Opening of the Photo exhibition “Ukraine: War and Resistance” on 24 February, 2025.
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February 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
'No-one wants peace more than the people of Ukraine but is needs to be a just and lasting peace. 🇪🇺 & Member States are 🇺🇦’s biggest supporters, providing over HK$1.1 trillion. 🇪🇺 will continue to stand by 🇺🇦'; for full speech of 🇪🇺 Amb
@harveyrouse.bsky.social, go: europa.eu/!JJy6Wp
@harveyrouse.bsky.social, go: europa.eu/!JJy6Wp
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'Great to meet up with Sec Rosanna Law. EU-HK deep cooperation in the cultural & sports domain continues to grow as well in the dynamic tourism sector. A vibrant open society, including a diverse arts scene, can only support HK’s attractiveness.' - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
'Great to meet up with Sec Rosanna Law. EU-HK deep cooperation in the cultural & sports domain continues to grow as well in the dynamic tourism sector. A vibrant open society, including a diverse arts scene, can only support HK’s attractiveness.' - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
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'Excellent meeting with Sec for Transport & Logistics Mable Chan. HK is a major maritime hub port & has the world's busiest cargo airport. Many opportunities to increase further cooperation especially on the important decarbonisation agenda.' - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 6:53 AM
'Excellent meeting with Sec for Transport & Logistics Mable Chan. HK is a major maritime hub port & has the world's busiest cargo airport. Many opportunities to increase further cooperation especially on the important decarbonisation agenda.' - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
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'Such a pleasure to speak at The Education University of HK with the AspirE project team. Important cooperation on transnational mobility funded by EU’s Horizon Europe. EU committed to increasing 🇪🇺–🇭🇰 people-to-people engagement!' - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
March 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
'Such a pleasure to speak at The Education University of HK with the AspirE project team. Important cooperation on transnational mobility funded by EU’s Horizon Europe. EU committed to increasing 🇪🇺–🇭🇰 people-to-people engagement!' - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
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'My wife Maria-José and I proudly celebrated 🎉 International Women’s Day with outstanding female leaders from politics, business, civil society, academia and with CGs of 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇫🇷 France & 🇸🇪 Sweden.' - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social (1/2)
March 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM
'My wife Maria-José and I proudly celebrated 🎉 International Women’s Day with outstanding female leaders from politics, business, civil society, academia and with CGs of 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇫🇷 France & 🇸🇪 Sweden.' - 🇪🇺 Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social (1/2)