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CHAMBER IN ACTION
August 2002 Issue 
 Jay Smith, president and founder of Asian Licensing Partner
Ltd., spoke at the Chamber's July 11 roundtable luncheon on "Licensing American
Brands in Hong Kong and China." Mr Jay explained the details of brand licensing, gave
examples of successful cases and how Hong Kong businesses could use it to develop their
business.  Speech  Slides
Asia/AfricaManohar Chugh, a Chamber General Committee member and vice chairman of Asia/Africa Committee, represented the Chamber to speak at the 2nd China-India Research Institutes Roundtable, organized by the Centre of Asian Studies of the University of Hong Kong on June 27. Mr Chugh spoke on "Hong Kong: An Intermediary Enhancing China-India Synergy" at a session focused on trade and business in China-India economic relations. China Chamber China Committee Chairman Stanley Hui attended the opening ceremony of "Hong Kong-Chongqing Week" on June 21. The Chamber was one of the co-organizers of the event. Chamber Director Dr Woon hosted a welcome lunch for Zhang Xiaoli, the new Hong Kong Chief Representative of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), on June 24. Li Guang, deputy director, Wuhan State Development Planning Commission, called on the Chamber on June 26 and was received by Eva Chow, chief for International Business. Mr Li invited more Hong Kong businesses to invest in Wuhan's City Infrastructure Development. CCPIT Xiamen Deputy Chairman Yan Qi called on the Chamber on June 26 to promote the 6th China International Fair for Investment & Trade, which will take place from September 8-11. The Chamber will organize a mission to attend the fair. Stuart Hamilton Leckie, chairman, Hewitt Associates, and Sook Young Yeu, partner, Coudert Brothers, shared their views with members at the Chamber's June 27 roundtable luncheon on the latest and future developments of the fund management market in China and discussed related legal issues. Guangxi Autonomous Region Vice Chairman Zhang Wenxue and a number of Guangxi government officials visited the Chamber on July 3 where they were met by Chamber China Committee Chairman Stanley Hui. The delegation was in Hong Kong preparing for the Guangxi trade fair which will be held in August. During the meeting, Mr Zhang explained that because Guangxi is the only coastal province in mid-western China, investors can take advantage of its harbor and low labor costs. Hainan CCPIT Chairman Liu Xianzhang called on the Chamber on July 12 and invited HKGCC Director Dr Eden Woon and Chamber members to attend the First World Physical Fitness Science Assembly, which will be held in Sanya, Hainan, this October. The director and Mr Liu also discussed the possibility of the Chamber organising a mission to Hainan early next year. EuropeA 12-member Spanish delegation visited the Chamber on July 10 for a business-matching meeting with members. The delegation was received by Eva Chow, chief of International Business, who briefed the delegates on the role of the Chamber. About 20 members discussed possible business deals with the Spaniards who were in Hong Kong to attend Hong Kong Fashion Week. PBEC PBEC's Implementation Committee met in Hong Kong on July 17-18 to discuss and formulate which direction it should take under the "New PBEC" Plan, which calls for the organization to increase its relevance, focus, voice and influence. The committee suggested creating an international patron circle to bring in a small group of top-level CEOs or chairmen. Such a move is expected to make PBEC stronger financially, expand PBEC's corporate influence on policy issues and further enhance the organization's relevance and profile. HSBC Chairman David Eldon was re-elected chairman of PBEC Hong Kong Committee, while Douglas Fergusson was re-elected as vice chairman at the committee's 13th Annual General Meeting on July 10. Industry and Technology Chamber Assistant Director Dr WK Chan gave a roundtable
presentation on June 25 outlining application and judging criteria of the the "Hong
Kong Award for Services: Innovation." The Chamber is the leading organiser of the
award. Speech Slides
SMEs Chamber Senior Manager Charlotte Chow spoke on June 25 at a seminar on franchising, which was co-organised by the Chamber, the Trade and Industry Department, and the HKPC. HKCSI The HKCSI study group on Hong Kong-Pearl River Delta Integration held further brainstorming meetings on trade, distribution, transport and logistics on June 25, on retail and environment on June 27, and on June 28 the group discussed industries and producer services. A round-up brainstorming meeting was held on 3 July. ¡@ |
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