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CHAMBER IN ACTION                                            February 2004 Issue

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CEPA Promotion Week

ciabox.jpg (46812 bytes)David Lie (left), Chairman of the China Committee, represented HKGCC at the opening ceremony of CEPA Promotion Week -- Beijing Forum & Expo, which took place in the capital between January 7 and 8.

On the second day of the forum, Mr Lie delivered a speech on "Globalisation and Regionalisation." Chamber CEO Dr Eden Woon led a Chamber delegation to attend CEPA Promotion Week -- Shanghai Forum & Expo in Shanghai on January 15, and delivered a speech on CEPA. The delegation also met with Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng on the same day.


How to Apply for a 'Certificate of Hong Kong Service Provider'

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At the Chamber's CEPA roundtable workshops on December 19 (English) and January 8 (Cantonese), TID officials and solicitors explained in detail all the documentation and processes needed for companies to submit their applications to apply for a "Certificate of Hong Kong Service Provider."

(December 19)
Ms Chau's Speech Ms Yu's Speech Ms Lavender's Speech
Q & A
Webcasting

(January 8)
Ms Chau's SpeechMs Chau's Speech    Ms Wen's SpeechMs Wen's Speech    Q & AQ & A   
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Americas

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.


Asia/Africa

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.ciaalaudee.jpg (10147 bytes)

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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China

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.


Europe

ciaclara.jpg (7907 bytes)Clara Gaymard, Chairman of Invest in France Agency, Ambassador at Large, Special representative of France for international investment, spoke at a seminar on "The Attractiveness of France" on January 13.  The ambassador was visiting Asia to promote investment in France with GLN, a French law firm. 

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.


Intellectual Property

Charlotte Chow, Senior Manager of the Chamber's Business Policy Division, attended a meeting held by the Intellectual Property Department on the Copyright Amendment Bill 2003 on December 16, and discussed the issue of end-user liability. A proposal from the Intellectual Property Department was formulated and -- after circulating to interested members -- a Chamber response was submitted to the government on January 9, 2004.

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.


Industries

aapanelacia.jpg : 380Freeman Lau, Chairman, Board of Directors of Hong Kong Design Centre, illustrated the power of brand designing and shared the experiences of successful Hong Kong brands at the Chamber's December 17 roundtable luncheon.

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Service Industries

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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