to its headquarters its operations comprise 13 offices across mainland China as well locations throughout the Asia Pacific, including Taipei, India, Japan and Australia. Beyond Asia, offices include: North American locations such as New York City and Toronto, plus Latin America, 11 European cities, and premises in South Africa and the Middle East. The offices have various functions. They act as "a window for Hong Kong to the outside world", as two-way links between the relevant country or region, provide assistance for companies or individuals interested in doing business with Hong Kong, and as a liaison between the SAR Government and governments of the relevant country. Their work has had a significant effect in enhancing the international profile of Hong Kong. See also Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair Taiwan External Trade Development Council References External links HKTDC website Foreign trade of Hong Kong Investment in Hong Kong Statutory bodies in Hong Kong 1966 establishments in Hong Kong Hong Kong government departments and agencies