The Exhibition of Chinese Products was jointly organised by the CMA and various organisations who advocated more widespread use of Chinese products. The four-day event opened at St. Paul’s College at Glenealy in Central on 4th February 1938 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony officiated by the CMA’s Honorary President Dr. Robert Kotewall. An audience of more than 200 guests subsequently enjoyed a variety of entertainment activities. Local newspapers reported on not only the opening ceremony, but also the speeches from Chairman Yip Lan Chung and Honorary President Robert Kotewall. Local radio stations also broadcast programmes about the exhibition.
After the closing of the 1st Exhibition of Chinese Products, manufacturers initiated the forming of the ‘Chinese Products Company Limited’ for promoting Chinese products. The aim was to coordinate both production and consumption. When the event closed, each exhibitor’s products were rated. The sales income of the 58 exhibitors on the event’s last day was decided to buy HK$2,000 government bonds. The remaining amount was then contributed to the Wounded Soldiers’ Gratuity Fund.
The grand opening of the 1st Exhibition of Chinese Products featured a speech by Robert Kotewall. The event was sponsored by the YMCA, YWCA and CMA. Products on display during the four-day exhibition included cloth, fabrics, plastics, electrical appliances, shoes, socks, lacquerware, ink, soaps, leather products and cigarettes.
The Collection and Examination Department of the 1st Exhibition of Chinese Products today set out to Hong Kong’s Eastern, Central and Western districts and Kowloon calling for items for display in the exhibition.
The 1st Exhibition of Chinese Products was held at St Pauls' Boys College and sponsored by YMCA and YWCA. It was announced that all proceeds from the exhibition would be given to war relief.
Featuring a speech by Sir Robert Kotewall at its opening ceremony, the 1st Exhibition of Chinese Products was jointly sponsored by the YMCA, YWCA and CMA. Products on display during the four-day exhibition included cloth, fabrics, plastic goods, electrical appliances, shoes, socks, lacquer ware, ink, soaps, leatherware and cigarettes.
