More than 170 senior executives from US companies have attended an investment seminar in Washington, learning about the advantages of investing in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

The event also updated the potential investors on the latest business opportunities in the Greater Pearl River Delta.

Speaking at the seminar, Director-General of Investment Promotion Mike Rowse said the US has always been an important strategic partner for companies in Hong Kong.

"The US has the largest international business community in Hong Kong, with over 1,100 companies, including some 890 regional headquarters and offices.

Excellent location

"The large number of US regional operations in Hong Kong and their continued expansion point to the city's appeal to companies as an excellent location to manage their businesses in China and the rest of Asia."

Deputy Director-General of Shenzhen Bureau of Trade & Industry Wang Xiaochun invited US investors to visit the city to explore business opportunities.

He said there are 1,070 investment projects by US companies in Shenzhen, involving an investment of US$2.58 billion. 

The seminar was the seventh collaboration between Invest Hong Kong and the Shenzhen Bureau of Trade & Industry. Similar promotions were conducted in San Francisco, Chicago, Tokyo, Stockholm, Milan and Seoul.