HONG KONG, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Fashion industry of the Chinese mainland actively participated in the on-going Hong Kong Fashion Week which kicked off on Monday, in an attempt to find new opportunities and partnership from consumers and exhibitors all over the world.

The 41st edition of Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/ Winter 2010 and the 8th World Boutique is held from Monday to Thursday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

The Chinese mainland's popular brands have a strong presence at the largest fashion event in Asia, which features nearly 2000 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions as well as over 5,000 buyers.

Most fashion industries in the world are faced with much difficulty in the financial crisis. Due to the global financial crisis, the European and American markets shrunk and the purchasing power in these countries decreased. Yet several Chinese mainland's top local brands have explored great much in global markets and increased exports during the past year of 2009.

Organizers hope the Chinese fashion industry grasp the opportunity to establish a broader network for future exploration in 2010.

The Chinese mainland exhibition hall attracted much attention from international buyers. Brands from Nanjing, Ningbo, Hangzhou and other Chinese cities all participated in groups.