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  "id": 8869101,
  "title": "Sports, culture key to HK's global status: chambers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/sports-culture-key-to-hks-global-status-chambers",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:53:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1870936-20260921.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong's premier foreign business chambers are urging the city to promote its creative and sporting industries as vital components of its upcoming five-year plan. Paul McComb, executive director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, expressed enthusiasm for these sectors, citing the city's unique cultural exchanges as a key factor in its international reputation. He highlighted mega events like Coldplay's sold-out shows, the annual Rugby Sevens, and the Football Festival as examples of how these industries bolster the city's global standing.\n\nMary Simpson, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, echoed similar sentiments, praising the plan's emphasis on sport as a national identity. With over 100,000 Australians calling Hong Kong home, she emphasized that elevating sport in this way can significantly enhance tourism and spending across various sectors. Similarly, Johannes Hack, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, added his support, noting an existing partnership between a local international school and a German football club to establish a football academy in the city.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong's leading foreign business chambers are calling on the city to embrace its creative and sporting industries as a cornerstone of its first five-year plan, saying mega events are key to maintaining Hong Kong's status as Asia's World City. Paul McComb, executive director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, said he was \"quite excited\" about the creative and cultural sectors,…",
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        "title": "Sports, culture key to HK's global status: chambers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/sports-culture-key-to-hks-global-status-chambers-8870243",
        "published": "2026-09-21T06:53:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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