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Europe Committee

Chairman	Ms Jennifer Chan
Secretary	Ms Elmo Wong
Tel	2823 1229
Email	elmo@chamber.org.hk

The Europe Committee is one of the Chamber's trade area committees responsible for providing substantive programs and information to chamber members who wish to further develop and strengthen business ties with the European countries.

The Europe Committee is committed to continuing its efforts in promoting bilateral trade and investment between Hong Kong and Europe, through events including luncheons, seminars, meetings with overseas visitors and delegations, missions and networking functions.

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2020/10/13	Turkey \| Strong activity confirms our Big data	2020/10/12	Commission Launches Customs Union Action Plan
2020/10/06	Commission assesses and sets out reform priorities for the countries aiming to join the EU	2020/10/05	European Commission Triggers Infringement Procedure Against UK for Failure to Withdraw Controversial Bill

2020/11/05	[Webinar] E.U. Seeks to Bring AI Research Under GDPR

2020/06/30

Nurturing Hong Kong-Turkey Trade and Cultural Ties

Consul General of Turkey Peyami Kalyoncu and Trade Commissioner Merve Yilmazcan called on the Chamber on 30 June, where they were welcomed by Chamber CEO George Leung. Both parties discussed the unique and irreplaceable position of Hong Kong as the gateway to the Mainland and a platform into ASEAN markets. Consul General Kalyoncu mentioned that the Turkish Government was negotiating with Hong Kong Government to ink a double taxation agreement and an agreement to promote and protect investments. He hoped to further strengthen business and cultural ties between Hong Kong and Turkey through corporation with the Chamber.