Policy Address

Wine Trade

47.       Following the exemption of wine duty in February 2008, the Government has taken various measures to promote the development of wine-related businesses.

48.       To complement efforts to develop wine trading and distribution businesses in Hong Kong, the wine industry has been looking for a venue suitable for multiple uses such as auction, retail and wholesale, wine appreciation, food and beverage, storage, exhibition, wine school and museum.  As we take forward the revitalisation of historic buildings, we have identified some buildings with commercial value that can serve such purposes on a trial basis.  To test market and community reaction, we plan to designate Haw Par Mansion for commercial uses, including wine-related businesses.  We will invite expressions of interest early next year.

 

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