In February, an official delegation from Zhuhai visited Swire's offices at Pacific Place in Hong Kong. The delegation was led by the Mayor of Zhuhai and Deputy Secretary of the Zhuhai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, Mr Yao Yisheng. Mr Yao and his party were received by John Swire & Sons (China) Chairman, Ivan Chu, who took the opportunity to discuss investment opportunities for the group's property, aviation and beverages businesses in Zhuhai city.

Mr Chu also hosted a delegation led by the Secretary of the Dongguan Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, Mr Liang Weidong. Mr Liang said he hoped Swire would seize the opportunity offered by the Greater Bay Area initiative to deepen its cooperation with the Mainland.