Secretary for Trade and Industry
The Hong Kong Secretary for Trade and Industry was the head of the Trade and Industry Bureau who was responsible for securing Hong Kong's access to the world market, helping Hong Kong manufacturers remain competitive in international markets, enhancing the protection of intellectual property rights, and promoting Hong Kong customers' interests. This position was created on 1 July 1997 due to the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong, and was abolished on 1 July 2000 when the Trade and Industry Bureau was renamed and re-organised as the Commerce and Industry Bureau.
