About 150 overseas-originating projects are on the anvil, he said.

On the anvil are convenient tea packs and colorful wrapping, Mei said.

Swire Properties has formed various cooperation agreements with local companies including Sino-Ocean Group, CITIC Group and HKR International, and more are on the anvil, he said.

A campaign to spread awareness about China's various visa-free visit policies is also on the anvil.

On the anvil are technological upgrades and organic farming to overcome concerns like residue of pesticides and traces of chrome in processed tea leaves, which should help comply with stringent Chinese standards.