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From the Chairman
Inside Legco
From the CEO
Cover Story
Hong Kong:
The Trilingual City?
Language Learning: An Investment in
Your Future
Bigger is Better
O'Rear's View
Fading Hope for Fiscal Responsibility
China Economic Update
China
Tax Reforms Underway
Business
Trends
PRD Patriot's Paradox
Goods & Services Tax
Made Simple
Goodway
Electrical onto a Good Thing
Chamber Programmes
Hong Kong's Silver Lining
First Zero Tariff Shipment Under CEPA
by HKGCC Member
Hong Kong Service
Suppliers Q&A
Chamber Visits MTR's
Nerve Centre
Chamber Programmes
Building a Career in the PRD
2003 Hong Kong Award for Services: Innovation
Chamber in Action
| CHAMBER IN ACTION February 2004 Issue More Events >> 
A ten-member U.S. Congressional Staffers delegation met with Chamber CEO Dr Eden Woon on January 8 at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Chamber. This was the fourth such delegation to visit Hong Kong under the "Hong Kong Educational and Cultural Exchange Program," one of the U.S. government's key lobbying tools to promote a better understanding of Capitol Hill in Hong Kong.
Madhav P Ghimire,
Consul-General of Nepal, called on the Chamber on January 6 to discuss with Chamber CEO Dr
Eden Woon trade and business relations between Hong Kong and Nepal. Mr Ghimire suggested
that the Chamber sign an MOU with the Nepal Chamber of Commerce to strengthen cooperation
between the two organisations. A cocktail reception for Taiwan
compatriots, organised by the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong
Kong, took place on January 6. Stanley Hui, Vice Chairman of HKTBCC and Chamber CEO Dr
Eden Woon attended the cocktail. Manohar
Chugh was elected Chairman of the Asia/Africa committee at its meeting on January
9. He takes over the helm from Barrie Cook, who is retiring to live the good life. We wish
him all the best. Alaudeen A Alaskary, Consul General of Saudi Arabia, briefed members at the Chamber's January 9 roundtable luncheon on the current economic climate and business potential in the country.
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Zhong Ming, the new Chief
Representative of CCPIT Hong Kong Representative Office, had a luncheon meeting with
Chamber CEO Dr Eden Woon and the Chamber China team on December 16 to discuss ways to
continue mutual cooperation between the two organisations. The Second Chinese Private Enterprises
Forum took place on December 19, at which Chamber CEO Dr Eden Woon gave a speech
on how private enterprises can make use of CEPA and work with Hong Kong businesses. Li Lu, Bureau Chief, Economic
Bureau, United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, called on the Chamber
on December 19 and was received by CEO Dr Eden Woon. Mr Li said that his department is
studying private business associations' operations and their role in China. Liu He, Vice Minister &
Chairman, Office of the Central Leading Group on the Financial and Economic Affairs for
State Information, called on Chamber CEO Dr Eden Woon on December 23 to discuss economic
developments in both Hong Kong and the Mainland. Li
Danming, Vice Director of Shenzhen Municipal Policy Study Bureau, led a
twelve-member delegation to the Chamber on January 9 to learn about the organisational
structure of the Chamber and its experiences. Zhejiang Week kicked off in Hong Kong on January 13. Chamber CEO Dr Eden Woon represented the Chamber at the opening ceremony, and signed an MOU with the Zhejiang Federation of Commerce and Industries. Later in the evening, Chamber Vice Chairman Dr Lily Chiang attended a dinner hosted by Zhejiang Governor Lu Zushan.
 Mr Jacomet's Speech Mr Maubert's Speech Mr Turries' Speech Ms Gaymard's Speech
Q & A  Webcasting Laszlo Meszaros, Budapest Consultant, HKTDC, and a Hungarian business delegation called on the Chamber on January 15 to explore possible business opportunities with Chamber members.
The Chamber's Business Policy Division was involved in the re-launch of the "No Fakes Campaign" last month, which was co-organised by the Chamber. The campaign was coordinated by the Intellectual Property Department to promote respect for intellectual property rights among retailers.
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Dr
Magdi Farahat, Minister Plenipotentiary of Egypt's Mission to the WTO, met with
Dr WK Chan, Senior Director of the Chamber's Business Policy Division, on January 6 to
discuss Hong Kong-Egypt cooperation on trade in services. UK Law Society President Peter Williamson and International Head Alison Hook, met with Dr WK Chan, Senior Director of the Chamber's Business Policy Division, on January 15 to discuss CEPA implications for foreign law firms and liberalisation of trade in services under GATS.
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