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Founding Members: Then
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1861-1899
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April 2001 Issue
140th Anniversary Special Edition 
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Tung talks about HKGCC's anniversary and reflects on his chairmanship
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce has a long and illustrious
history and an unrivalled place in the annals of business, economic and social development
in Hong Kong. More
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HKGCC: Helping Business Since 1861

On May 29, 1861, some 62 business people -- representing 51 merchant houses, five banks
and six individuals -- got together at the Hong Kong Club and founded the Hong Kong
General Chamber of Commerce. More >>
The Chamber: The Beginnings

In 1845, according to a notebook of Donald Matheson's, a Hong Kong Club was formed to
assist in producing a greater community of feeling among the merchants and officials. The
club immediately became a focal point for business people to converge. It was from this
association with each other that the idea of a general chamber of commerce was
reinvigorated. Thus was formed, in 1861 in the Hong Kong Club, the Hong Kong General
Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Challenges in Our Third Century

Going into its third century of existence, what does the Hong Kong General Chamber of
Commerce (HKGCC) have to do to maintain its pre-eminence and its influential status in
Hong Kong? This question is by no means a casual one. In fact, if we do not have an answer
to this question, not only will we lose our premier status, we will even find it hard to
survive in the 21st century. More >>
Chamber
Chairmen & Directors
Over the
course of its 140-year history, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce has elected 78
chairmen to steer the organisation, complemented by a remarkably stable secretariat which,
for the past 100 years, has changed hands only five times. More
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