The Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office (HKETCO) and the Hong Kong and Macao Football Team in Taipei jointly organised the HKETCO Cup Football Competition 2018 on 28 and 29 April, with a view to strengthening ties with Hong Kong residents in Taiwan and promoting the exchange of football culture. Four football teams took part in the match, including one which was comprised mainly of Hong Kong and Macau residents in Taiwan. There were also Hong Kong students and residents in Taiwan joining the games in the other three teams.