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HK govt looks to rebuild city reputation with business leaders during Hong Kong Sevens

HK govt looks to rebuild city reputation with business leaders during Hong Kong Sevens

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Hong Kong's financial chief Paul Chan said the Hong Kong Sevens will take place in November 2022, as the government is planning to host business leaders in the city to rebuild Hong Kong's reputation as an international business hub during the sporting event, according to a report from the South China Morning Post.  The newspaper said that Chan unveiled plans to bring more than 100 finance leaders to Hong Kong as a way to rebuild the city's damaged reputation as an international business hub in November, coinciding with the Hong Kong Sevens which will be launched from 4 to 6 November. 

In a statement, chief executive Robbie McRobbie said, "The prospect of helping Hong Kong host a senior delegation of international business leaders during the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens from 4 to 6 November is exciting. Given the rapid pace of vaccination in Hong Kong, we are confident that by working diligently with World Rugby and relevant government authorities - and following the protocols in place at numerous professional sports events worldwide, we can host a fantastic event eight months from now."

Chan said that after more than two years of travel restrictions, it will be important for Hong Kong to reconnect with the international community. He added that the Hong Kong government's plan to bring business leaders to the city is aimed at allowing them to see the situation and bring about business and investment opportunities. Chan added that travel between Hong Kong and mainland China could resume in the second half of this year.

McRobbie added, "The Sevens has helped put Hong Kong on the sporting map for over 45 years and is widely regarded as one of the world’s premier corporate hospitality events, generating jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars for the city every year."

In November 2021, the Hong Kong Rugby Union said Hong Kong Sevens would be postponed until November 2022 due to the uncertainty over when the Hong Kong borders would open. The international sporting event has been postponed for the fifth time since the pandemic emerged last year. McRobbie said due to the potential disruption, the union decided to switch the event from April to November next year, which will be "in the best interests of the tournament, the teams and fans."

Speaking of its sponsor Cathay Pacific and HSBC, McRobbie said he was confident that World Rugby supports the Hong Kong Rugby Union and they will work with the union to support Hong Kong Sevens. Originally held in April, the Hong Kong Sevens was postponed for the fifth time already after the announcement was made late last year. The last edition of the Hong Kong Sevens was held in April 2019 and Fiji was the champion.

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