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New staff join the team of the French Consulate
3 September 2010
The French Consulate would like to introduce and welcome the new staff who joined our team.
Douce France, a land loved by so many
27 August 2010
First in class among tourist destinations, France has kept its number one position in spite of the downturn caused by the economic crisis. “Lazing around” in France is so nice that lots of foreign visitors are opting to extend their holidays and buy a second home in France.
Generating value from France’s intangible assets
6 August 2010
The French State owns an incredibly diverse range of intangible assets, including its image, trademarks, prestigious locations, know-how, databases and many more.
Official Ceremony of the French National Day in Hong Kong!
16 July 2010
Honored by the presence of the Financial Secretary of HKSAR Mr. John Tsang, the official ceremony of the 14th of July 2010 hosted more than 600 personalities from Hong Kong (the territorial authorities, Chinese government officials, diplomatic corps, business leaders, French organizations), came to celebrate the French National Day in Hong Kong.
Festivities of the 14th of July in Macau !
16 July 2010
Organized by the Consulate general of France and the Alliance Française, the festivities of the 14th of July in Macau have been this year, again, very successful with lots of French people and Macanese personalities gathered at the Sofitel Hotel on the 13th of July 2010.
French dance party 2010 : thanks for your presence !
15 July 2010
In a superb room, decorated with the three colours : blue, white and red, this easy going party has been shared by about 800 French citizens and their friends. Congratulations to all of you !
Reception held in honour of Mr. Michel Rocard, Former Prime Minister of (...)
14 July 2010
A luncheon was held at the residence of France on Tuesday, July 13 in honour of Former Prime Minister of France, Mr. Michel Rocard.
Closing of Consulate on the French National Day
9 July 2010
Reception held in honour of the French rugby player, Mr. François Trinh (...)
9 July 2010
A reception was held on Friday, July 2 at the residence of France in honour of Mr. François Trinh Duc and rugby football in Hong Kong.
The French aeronautics sector has the wind in its sails
9 July 2010
The French aeronautics sector is doing very well in spite of the crisis. This flagship sector of the economy is continuing to grow, proof of the solidity of its structures and the dynamism of its projects.
Scientists at the ends of the earth!
5 July 2010
A long way away from Metropolitan France, the isolated and frozen French southern and Antarctic islands are nevertheless a paradise for researchers.
Closing of Consulate on HKSAR Establishment Day
29 June 2010
On the occasion of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, the Consulate General of France will be closed on 1st July 2010 (Thursday).
Captain Arnaud LADREYT received the National Police of France Long Service (...)
28 June 2010
Mr. Arnaud LADREYT, Attaché (Immigration Enforcement) received the National Police of France Long Service Medal on 22nd June 2010.
French Republic’s Human Rights Prize 2010 - Call for Applications
27 June 2010
The French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” for 2010, presented by the Prime Minister of the French government, is now open to applications.
The Annual Gala of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong (...)
23 June 2010
The annual gala of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong was held on Friday, June 4th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Shanghai in tune with France
17 June 2010
Shanghai is taking centre stage this year as host of World Expo 2010. Not surprisingly, the city needed a free, popular, global event to complete the fairytale. The people in charge of the French pavilion at the event came up with the idea of exporting the Festival of Music, which has become the most popular musical event on the planet since its beginnings nearly 30 years ago.
Conference - Debate on China and the financial crisis
16 June 2010
The conference "China and the Global Economic Crisis, Two Years On A Comparison with the European Union" was held from June 3rd to June 4th at the Hong Kong Baptist University.
Closing of the Consulate for the Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat (...)
11 June 2010
The Consulate General of France will be closed on 16 June 2010 (Wednesday).
Opening of Vinexpo Asia Pacific 2010 !
5 June 2010
The Consul General of France Mr. Marc Fonbaustier, Mr. John Tsang and Mrs. Dominique Heriard-Dubreuil, officially launched the 2010 Edition of Vinexpo Asia Pacific on Tuesday, May 25th, which runs from May 25 to May 27.
France to host the European Football Championship in 2016
4 June 2010
France has won Euro 2016… At least, for now, the right to stage this major football competition. As well as the global sensation and keen interest it generates, this sporting event will have a significant knock-on effect for the French economy.
French expertise travels the world: a flourishing sector
1 June 2010
An unsung but very dynamic sector, French expertise is scooping up international invitations to tender in increasing numbers. French public and private agencies generate turnover worth 36 billion euros a year, 11 billion of which goes into exports, and employs over 215,000 people.
Emmaus International: solidarity in practice
31 May 2010
With his round glasses, threadbare black cassock, pepper-and-salt beard and close-cropped hair, Henri Grouès, better known as Abbé Pierre, was for a long time France’s most popular celebrity.
Buddha’s Birthday in Hong Kong
19 May 2010
The Consulate General of France will be closed on 21st May 2010 (Friday).
Lunch at the residence of France in honour of French soccer (...)
17 May 2010
A luncheon was held on Friday, May 14th, 2010 at the Residence of France in honour of several legends of French soccer, who participated in the sporting event in Hong Kong this weekend, the "International Soccer 7".
Chopin Year in France
14 May 2010
There is a tomb in the Père Lachaise cemetery that is constantly decked with flowers. Musicians or music lovers, touched by a waltz or a mazurka, stop by to place a fragrant and fragile tribute to Frédéric Chopin, the great Franco-Polish composer, the bicentenary of whose birth is being widely celebrated this year with a whole range of events.
Lunch at the residence of France in honour of the dance company - Ballet (...)
13 May 2010
On the eve of their first performance, a buffet lunch was held on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the residence of France in honour of the company - Ballet Preljocaj.
Reception held in honour of Mr Richard Yung, Senator representing French (...)
10 May 2010
A reception was held at the residence of France, on the 10th of May 2010, in honour of Mr the Senator Richard Yung, Senator representing French citizens living abroad, which gathered representatives of the French community in Hong Kong and Macau.
Hong Kong celebrates Europe Day
9 May 2010
On May 6, 2010, the Office of the European Union in Hong Kong and Macao and the European Consulate-Generals in Hong Kong, along with the HKSAR Chief Executive Donald Tsang, some representatives of the diplomatic corps and many local leading figures, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.
Disruption of air traffic in northern and central Europe
19 April 2010
Following the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano, international traffic has been disrupted. The situation is progressively going back to normal. People travelling to France from Hong Kong are encouraged to contact call centers set up by their airlines and check their websites.
Gala Dinner at the Residence of France to celebrate the French brand Roger (...)
16 April 2010
A Gala dinner was hosted on 13 April at the Residence of France by the Consul General and his wife Gabriella, to celebrate the French brand Roger Vivier.
The Crisis Centre: the Foreign Affairs emergency team
15 April 2010
A shock wave runs round the world as soon as a disaster strikes somewhere, as happened in Haiti last January. Such a tragedy gives rise to emotion, concern, distress and quite often a sense of powerlessness. But for the 56 members of the Crisis Centre (Centre de Crise - CDC) of the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, careful thought and action take precedence over emotion in order to bring help as quickly and effectively as possible.
Easter Holidays & Ching Ming Festival
1 April 2010
Anne Dejean-Assémat, distinguished French scientist
1 April 2010
A biologist specialising in the mechanisms that cause cancer in humans, Anne Dejean-Assémat has just been awarded the L’Oréal-Unesco prize for women in science, worth $100,000, in recognition of many years of research.
France exports its mountains
29 March 2010
France has the world’s biggest skiing area. Every year it welcomes visitors from all over the world, who are delighted to take advantage of its high-quality facilities, both to practise winter sports and enjoy summertime activities.
Foreign investors: France remains on course
22 March 2010
In spite of the economic crisis, France remains attractive to foreign investors, who launched 639 projects in the country in 2009, a slightly higher figure than prior to September 2007.
Luncheon at the Residence de France in honor of "the disciplined (...)
19 March 2010
The Consul General of France, Marc FONBAUSTIER, hosted a luncheon in his residence on 18 March 2010 with the heads of the security forces under the Security Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong S.A.R.
25,000 hours of flight time on French helicopters
19 March 2010
Marc Fonbaustier, Consul General of France, presented on the 12th of March a commemorative tablet to the captain of the GFS, for the 25,000 hours of GFS flight time on French helicopters.
“The World in Paris” with the World Tourism Fair
16 March 2010
The Salon mondial du Tourisme – World Tourism Fair – at the Paris Exhibition Centre from 18 to 21 March 2010 will bring together all the key players in French and international tourism.
Carbon capture and storage is firing on all cylinders
3 March 2010
Europe’s first industrial pilot plant for capturing, transporting and storing CO2, the main greenhouse gas, was opened in Lacq, in the French Pyrenees, by the Total Group on 11 January 2010.
“France is the country with the best quality of life in the world”
12 February 2010
It’s not French people irritated at hearing their compatriots “moaning on” about everything that is wrong with France who say so, it’s International Living Magazine, an American magazine which publishes a quality of life index each year.
Closing of the Consulate during Chinese New Year
10 February 2010
The Consulate is closed to public on Wednesday 17th February 2010 due to system maintenance.
2010, International Year of Biodiversity: what challenges does France (...)
1 February 2010
The United Nations has designated 2010 as International Year of Biodiversity. The aim is to mobilise the international community around the wealth and fragility of biological diversity in order to contain an ever-growing range of threats.
Best wishes for New Year 2010!
13 January 2010
Mr. Marc Fonbaustier, Consul General of France and his team wish you have a Happy New Year 2010.
International conference about taoism
27 December 2009
The "Chinese University of Hong Kong" and the French School of Asian Studies (E.F.E.O.) organized, at the end of November, an international conference about Taoism, called " New approaches of Taoists studies in the Chinese culture and society".
Strasbourg exports its Christmas market
22 December 2009
The city of Strasbourg has hosted the oldest Christmas market in Europe around its prestigious cathedral since 1570.
FIAC in Paris, the essential International Contemporary Art (...)
14 December 2009
Through the FIAC, Paris is now a world leader in promoting international contemporary art.
The Opening Ceremony of the BoDW 2009
7 December 2009
A number of the most talented and recognisable names in French design are here in Hong Kong to speak at the BODW Forum, enhancing the impressive panel of speakers who will discuss today’s most pressing design and business-related issues.
Vinexpo comes back to Hong Kong in 2010!
18 November 2009
The managing Director of Vinexpo Asia-Pacific, announces the return of Vinexpo in Hong Kong in 2010.
Visit of Mr. Bertrand Delanoë (Mayor of Paris)
16 November 2009
A cocktail reception was held at the "Residence de France", on the 14th of November, in honour of the Mayor of Paris, Mr. Bertrand Delanoë. This event gathered representatives from both French and Hong Kong community.
Hong Kong wine fair 2009
9 November 2009
Mr. John Tsang (Financial Secretary of HKSAR) and Mr. Marc Fonbaustier (French Consul General) inaugurated this year’s Hong Kong wine fair. France is a partner country for this year fair.
Visit of Ms. Christine Lagarde in Hong Kong
5 November 2009
As part of her trip to China, Ms. Christine Lagarde, Minister for economy, industry and employment, came to Hong Hong on Thursday the 29th and Friday the 30th of October 2009.
Reception held in honour of Mr Christian Cointat, Senator representing (...)
4 November 2009
A reception has been held at the residence of France, on the 4th of November, in honour of Mr the Senator Christian Cointat, Senator representing French citizens living abroad, which gathered representatives of the French community in Hong Kong and Macau.
“France Forward” to the BODW 2009
15 October 2009
During the press conference of the Business of Design Week (BODW) 2009 held on 12 Oct. 2009 Mr. Marc Fonbaustier, the Consul General, outlined how the French creativity adds a "French Touch" to Asia.
A reception was held at the residence of France for the representatives of (...)
14 October 2009
During the reception held at the residence of France, the Consul General highly praised the work and involment of the representatives of the organizations connecting the French community in Hong Kong and Macau.
Consul General’s message addressed to the French Community
15 September 2009
Mr. Marc Fonbaustier, the newly appointed Consul General of France in Hong Kong & Macau addresses his welcome message to the French Community.
Seminar for the Newcomers in HK organized by the French Chamber of (...)
27 August 2009
The French Camber of Commerce and Industry in Hong-Kong organize on the 16th of September 2009 from 2pm to 6pm, a seminar for all Newcomers, which will be followed by a cocktail. The entry ticket is HKD400 per pax or HKD600 per couple.
Farewell to Jacques Soulillou (Consul for Culture, Science & (...)
25 August 2009
After 4 years of service as Consul for Culture, Education & Science at the Consulate General, Dr. Jacques Soulillou will take up his new duties at the Asia Department of the French Foreign and European Ministry in Paris in September.
Official Naming Ceremony of "Salle Laurent Aublin"
23 August 2009
During an emotional ceremony on 21st August ’09, Mr. Quentin Aublin and Consul General Mr. Jean-Pierre Thébault officially named the Consulate’s reception hall for French citizens as "Salle Laurent Aublin" after Mr. Laurent Aublin who passed away last July. Mr. Aublin served as Consul General of France in Hong Kong from 1992 to 1996. He founded 18 years ago what is today’s Asia’s largest French Arts Festival Le French May.
New developments at IRCAD, a cutting-edge training and research (...)
16 August 2009
The experts at IRCAD were the first to carry out a surgical operation remotely, launch virtual reality software, develop augmented reality and carry out scarless surgery.
The French Republic’s Human Rights Prize 2009
13 August 2009
The French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”, for 2009, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government, is open to applications.
Donald Tsang : "Vive la France"
28 July 2009
With more than 600 guests who contribute to the France- Hong Kong relationship, they were here for the French National Day cocktail reception on 14th July 2009, which also marks the 220th anniversary of the Bastille Day and the 160th anniversary of Hong Kong- France relations.
Pictures of the French National Day 2009
27 July 2009
Have a look on the pictures of the party!
Let’s celebrate Bastille Day
13 July 2009
With the support of the associations, the Consulate General of France propose to the French citizens to celebrate Bastille Day at Mira Hotel (*****), Tsim Sha Tsui, around a buffet dinner, music and dance on Tuesday 14 July from 19.30pm.
Bastille Day in Macao
10 July 2009
The Alliance française of Macau and the Consulate general of France in Hong Kong and Macau with the support of MCS Servair and Hyper Gourmet, presented an evening not to be missed on Monday 13th July 2009.
Swine Flu : Last situation report
22 June 2009
Last situation report on Centre for Health Protection website
A hundred years of aeronautics at Le Bourget
11 June 2009
The world’s biggest civil and military, commercial and tourist aviation event, is creating ever-growing interest among professionals from all over the world and among the general public. Despite the recent tragic loss suffered by the aeronautics industry, the success of this event is already assured. For its centenary year the International Paris Air Show, held at the Paris-Le Bourget exhibition park from 15 to 21 June, is promising to be an exceptional event.
Visit of the French flagship Var from 26/05 to 03/06
25 May 2009
The command and replenishment ship Var of the French Navy, headed by the rear Admiral commanding French Joint Forces in the Indian Ocean (ALINDIEN), calls in Hong Kong from May 26 to June 3. It is moored at Buoy A35, in front of Causeway Bay.
The Consulate website : a great success!
8 May 2009
After more than one year of exploitation, the Website of the French Consulate in Hong Kong and Macau came to record one of its larger peaks of audience with 26.094 visits on March 2009. Each month, the site’s results come up to our expectations. Keep on reading us!
World Press Freedom Day: 05/03 and 05/04
30 April 2009
The freedom of the press in the world and the conditions under which the profession of journalist is practiced, in particular during conflicts, is a priority for France.
Swine Flu : situation report – May 4th
30 April 2009
Swine flu : situation reports in Hong Kong and in France – 4 May 2009. On 1st of May, 1 person in Hong Kong and 2 in France have been confirmed as H1N1 flu cases. At 8 p.m., The Emergency Response Level under the Government’s Preparedness Plan for Influenza Pandemic was activated in Hong Kong.
The ten ‘Grand Paris’ projects for the coming decades
29 April 2009
’Grand Paris’, a project launched by the government to make the French capital a competitive metropolis on a world scale, creating wealth and jobs, is set to become a reality by the year 2030.
Anne-Marie Idrac came back to Hong Kong !
23 April 2009
Anne-Marie IDRAC, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, came back to Hong Kong and paid an official visit to Hong Kong on April 16th and 17th before going to mainland China (Boao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing and Tianjin) from the 18th to the 23rd of April. She met her Hong Kong counterparts, the Chairman of French Chamber of Commerce Xavier Jacquemain and the President for French Foreign Trade Advisers, Jacques Michel, and discussed 3 topics: the France - Hong Kong business partnership, BoDW and cooperation about wine.
Visit to Hong Kong of Dominique Bussereau
23 April 2009
Dominique Bussereau, French Secretary of State for Transport paid an official visit to Hong Kong from 13th - 15th April in order to promote French logistical supply and France seaports in Hong Kong.
The European Commission issues annual report on Hong-Kong
15 March 2009
The European Commission has issued its latest annual report on the Hong-Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), covering developments during 2008.
The Paris International Agricultural Show 2009
24 February 2009
The Paris International Agricultural Show was being held from 21 February to 1 March 2009 at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris. This year, the main theme for this important event was sustainable agriculture. For the third year running, the international Tech for Food forum was part of the Show, shedding light on the numerous initiatives incorporating new technologies to support agricultural development and food security in developing countries. India was the guest of honour for the 2009 Tech for Food event, which took place on Wednesday 25 February.
Visit of Ms Anne-Marie Descôtes to HK
23 February 2009
As part of a tour in Asia which will lead to Shanghai and Tokyo, Ms Anne-Marie Descôtes, new director of the Agency for French Schools Abroad (AEFE), was visiting Hong Kong from 12 to 14 February.
Best wishes for New Year from the President of French Republic
24 January 2009
The President of French Republic Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy wishes you a Happy New Year in 2009.
French Chocolates Debauve & Gallais now in Hong Kong
20 January 2009
On January, 20th, the Consul General of France, Mr Jean-Pierre Thebault, officiated at the opening of Debauve & Gallais first boutique in Hong Kong.
France takes the presidency of the Security Council of the UN
19 January 2009
On 1st January 2009, France has taken the presidency of the Security Council of the United Nations for one-month.
The Review of French Presidency of European Union in Hong Kong and (...)
13 January 2009
Hong Kong and Macau has a very strong connection in diversity with Europe. They are both outstanding in Asia because of their quality and potential. Hong Kong is the No. 1 Asian city where comprises most of the European, with around 50,000 EU citizens and certain thousands of tourists or passengers per year. Therefore, the local EU Presidency shows their concerns on the democratisation in Hong Kong by a declaration in January 2008 and to illustrate the unity of Union in respect and diversity.
Presidency of the European Union : from France to the Czech (...)
7 January 2009
After France, it is now the turn of the Czech Republic to chair the European Union, since the 1st of January 2009. Review of the French Presidency of the EU and presentation of the program of the Czech Republic.

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