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      <title><![CDATA[Creating New Opportunities in the Economic Downturn with Innovation and Creativity [2012/02/03]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber’s Chief Economist David O’Rear, together with IT and creative industries experts Prof Eric Tsui of HKPolyU and Dr Raymond Choy of the Innovative Entrepreneur Association, addressed the trends and changing demands in international markets.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vietnam and Thailand into 2012 [2012/01/20]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Margaret Brooke, CEO, Professional Property Services Group, and Michael Lorenz, Director, Michael Lorenz & Associates, share their views on the business environment and overall outlook in 2012 for Vietnam and Thailand, two of the largest economies in Southeast Asia.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Art of Brewing Coffee [2012/01/17]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[To help members learn more about the art of coffee, the Chamber organized a Coffee Academy afternoon, for 28 members on January 17 at the cosy coffee shop Safety Stop]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA["New Trends in Hong Kong-Guangdong Cooperation – Promoting the Development of the Service Sector and Further Exploring the Mainland China Market" Seminar [2012/01/13]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The pace of cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong has been given new impetus in the form of a pilot programme in Nansha and Qianhai - two rapidly developing districts in the province. Nansha in Guangzhou, and Qianhai in Shenzhen City, have been picked by the state to test out a number of liberalization measures under CEPA, the focus of which are on education, healthcare and tourism. <br/><br/> <br/><br/>A 46-member delegation, organized by HKGCC and the Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council, spent a full day on January 10 calling on officials and visiting companies on the ground to learn more about the two coastal zones. To encourage Hong Kong companies to invest in the two areas, the Central Government has given them the green light to roll out a host of support measures, including tax incentives.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Test Driving the World’s Leading Electric Sports Car: Tesla Roadster [2012/01/13]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Thirty-one lucky Chamber members had the opportunity to get their hands on the Tesla Roadster, the first pure electric sports cars in the world, and take it for a spin around the twisting roads of Pokfulam. <br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Economic Outlook on the Eurozone and US Crisis--China and other BRICS Role [2012/01/12]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dr Dan Steinbock, Research Director International Business, India, China and America Institute (USA), spoke at the Chamber’s January 12 roundtable luncheon on the eurozone crisis, in particular Greece, Italy and Spain.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[All Above Board? Recent Developments in Corporate Governance and The Impact on Non-Executive Directors [2012/01/10]]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nansha-Qianhai One day Study Tour [2012/01/10]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The pace of cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong has been given new impetus in the form of a pilot programme in Nansha and Qianhai - two rapidly developing districts in the province. Nansha in Guangzhou, and Qianhai in Shenzhen City, have been picked by the state to test out a number of liberalization measures under CEPA, the focus of which are on education, healthcare and tourism. <br/><br/> <br/><br/>A 46-member delegation, organized by HKGCC and the Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council, spent a full day on January 10 calling on officials and visiting companies on the ground to learn more about the two coastal zones. To encourage Hong Kong companies to invest in the two areas, the Central Government has given them the green light to roll out a host of support measures, including tax incentives.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Members Explore Green Vehicle Technologies at BYD [2011/12/15]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The world’s leading supplier of rechargeable batteries opened its doors to 35 Chamber members recently to show how it is blazing the trail in new energy, especially electric car development. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Business Forum - Seeing into 2012: Global Economic Swing to Asia [2011/12/13]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hong Kong’s business community remains relatively upbeat about the city’s economic prospects for the coming year, despite the economic gloom dragging down other economies around the world. Speakers at the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce’s Business Forum, held on December 13, said the economic downturn has given Hong Kong a unique opportunity to shine, particularly in the financial services sector.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Messing About on the Water [2011/12/11]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Over 80 members and their families had a chance to experience the thrill of sailing on some of the world’s best branded yachts at Hong Kong Gold Coast Yacht Club on December 11.  Members could pick which yachts they wanted to try to get a taste of the life of luxury on the sea. After the sail, members enjoyed a light buffet lunch at the Club House and shared their experiences with other members.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chamber's Christmas Cocktail [2011/12/09]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Around 500 members joined the Chamber’s annual Christmas Cocktail at the Hong Kong Club on December 9. Hosted by Chairman Anthony Wu, the event provided a perfect opportunity for members to network, catch up with old friends and make new ones. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Study Mission to Guangdong: Exploring Green Opportunities [2011/12/07]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In line with support measures promulgated by the Guangdong Government to encourage the development of emerging industries under the 12th Five-Year Plan, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce led a study mission to Guangdong last week to learn about the latest developments in advanced technologies and green industries in Guangdong.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Keeping Up with Transfer Pricing Developments in Hong Kong and the PRC [2011/12/05]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Since the launch of new requirements and guidance by the tax administrations in the Mainland and Hong Kong, transfer pricing has become a key issue for companies doing business on both sides of the border. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[“Getting Stuff Done” in APEC - Key developments for Hong Kong as Russia takes the Chair [2011/12/01]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Anthony Nightingale, Hong Kong’s longest-standing APEC Business Advisory Council member, participated in the Hawaii meetings, and provides a hot-off-the-press briefing on key achievements and developments as Russia assumes the chairmanship of APEC for 2012. <br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Global Perspectives for Asian Investors: Prospects for 2012 [2011/12/01]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Timothy Moe, Goldman Sachs’ Chief Asia Pacific Regional Equity Strategist, spoke at the Chamber’s December 1 luncheon on where he sees the investment markets moving in 2012]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Mission to Beijing [2011/11/22]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[HKGCC organized a High Level Business Delegation to Beijing on November 22-23. Delegates met with senior Mainland officials, including State Councillor Liu Yandong, who expressed her hope that HKGCC will play an active role in driving forward the 12th Five-Year Plan.  <br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Impact of Rising Energy Costs on Hong Kong Businesses [2011/11/22]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Joel R. Couse, Vice President, Market Analysis – Trading & Shipping Division, Total Oil Trading SA (TOTSA), and Richard Lancaster, Managing Director, CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd, spoke at the Chamber’s November 22 roundtable luncheon titled: “The Impact of Rising Energy Costs on Hong Kong Businesses.” <br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[China and the WTO : After Ten Years, What Next? [2011/11/21]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stuart Harbinson, Hong Kong's former ambassador to the WTO, said China believes the Doha Round can be salvaged, but the U.S. feels it has already collapsed. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[US-China Financial Issues: The View From Washington [2011/11/17]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dr Scissors will be sharing his insights on the US-China economic relations and the views from Washington.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Art of Sogetsu Ikebana [2011/11/15]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lucille Hallenbeck Evans shares the secrets of Sogetsu Ikebana in a series of workshops for members of the Chamber’s Women Executives Club (WEC).]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chamber Visits Hong Kong Global Geopark [2011/11/11]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Forty members switched their business suits for hiking clothes to participate in the Chamber's visit to Hong Kong Global Geopark on November 11.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Luncheon with Donald Tsang [2011/11/02]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Donald Tsang gave his last post Policy Address talk to the business community on November 2]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Redefining China's Relationship with America and the West [2011/10/27]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Three China-U.S. veterans shared their insights at this luncheon on “Redefining China’s Relationship with America and the West.”]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC China Committee Delegation to Shandong (Jinan, Qingdao and Yantai) [2011/10/25]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce delegation returned to Hong Kong on October 29, wrapping up a successful five-day mission to Shandong. The 12-member delegation, which visited Jinan, Qingdao and Yantai between October 25-29, had in-depth discussions covering recent economic developments in Hong Kong and Shandong, and opportunities for closer cooperation under the CEPA framework.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chamber Visits HAECO [2011/10/25]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Thirty Chamber members paid a special tour to the Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co Ltd on 25 Oct to find out how aeroplanes are sericed and repaired.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chamber Golf Outing to Palm Island Resort [2011/10/14]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Twenty two golfers teed off at the Palm Island Resort on October 14 for a day off work and a day of networking with fellow golf addicts.  ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[CEO Manpower Conference [2011/10/13]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[HKGCC’s 4th CEO Manpower Conference took place on October 13, 2011. The biennial conference engages CEOs of leading corporations and senior government officials in closed-door discussions on pressing manpower issues and challenges affecting their businesses and Hong Kong. Participants are seen here relaxing during a well deserved coffee break.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Luncheon with China Mobile’s Wang Jianzhou [2011/10/13]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[China Mobile Chairman Dr Wang Jianzhou outlines the phenomenal growth of the world’s largest telecom operator, and how he plans to continue company’s expansion. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Changing Tide of Investment in Europe [2011/10/12]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[European legal and investment expert Henning von Zanthier discussed how investment flows into and out of Europe are changing.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[A Discussion on Japan Under the Leadership of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda [2011/10/11]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Dr Mark Michelson, Senior Counselor, APCO Worldwide and Chairman of the IMA Asia CEO Forum, and Mariko Sanchanta, Senior Editor, Asia, The Wall Street Journal, discussed the challenges and possible ways forward for Japan under the new administration.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Opportunities & Tax Issues Under China 12th FYP [2011/10/10]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Christopher Xing, Tax Partner of KPMG China, spoke on what businesses might expect to see emerge as part of China’s tax policy as well as the implications for Hong Kong from the foreign investors’ perspective.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Overview & Forecast on the European Real Estate Market Roundtable Luncheon [2011/09/28]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dr Nick Axford of CB Richard Ellis explains how these issues are directly affecting occupier and investor activity in the European real estate market, and presented his forecast on how the market might play out.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Exploring Green Technologies at CLP Energy Efficiency Exhibition Centre [2011/09/26]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[30 members paid a visit to the CLP’s Energy Efficiency Exhibition Centre in Sham Shui Po, a 2,000 sq. ft. exhibition area displaying a wide range of energy efficient technologies.  Members were given the opportunity to sample food cooked using induction cooking appliances.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chamber Happy Hour at LKF Hotel's Azure Bar [2011/09/26]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Azure Bar at LKF Hotel, was bustling with activity on September 26 as members came to network, relax and just have fun at the Chamber's Happy Hour.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Strengthening Hong Kong’s Position as an International Financial Centre [2011/09/16]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Julia Leung, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, shares her insights with members on how measures announced by the Vice Premier can benefit the different players of Hong Kong’s financial services sector.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Economic Outlook for the Asia & Pacific Region for 2011-12 [2011/09/14]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Asia is expected to continue its growth momentum this year, despite the economic challenges facing Western economies, says Asian Development Bank’s Chief Economist Dr. Changyong Rhee. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Update on Opportunities in Kazakhstan [2011/09/07]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Nurzhan Abdymomunov, Consul General of Kazakhstan in Hong Kong, shared with members the latest developments in his country and how its ambitious diversification programme, aimed at developing targeted sectors like transport, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, petrochemicals and food processing, is progressing.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Wraps Up Successful Mission to Xiamen’s CIFIT [2011/09/06]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce delegation returned to Hong Kong today from a three-day mission to Xiamen to attend the 15th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT).]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Outlook for U.S. and EU Looks Grim [2011/09/06]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The economic outlook for the United States and the Euro-zone is expected to deteriorate, warns Dr. Jim Walker]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Expand into the China Market? [2011/09/05]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Zhou Zhao Sen, Chief Representative-South China, Jardine Matheson (China) Limited, shared with members some of the strategies that Jardines uses to grow its diverse range of businesses in the Mainland. To encourage an open dialogue, this event was for members only and off the record.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Combating Climate Change: Energy Saving and Carbon Emission Reduction in Buildings [2011/09/01]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Council for Sustainable Development Chairman Bernard Chan, and Support Group Convenor Kam Sing Wong, discussed the potential tightening, expansion and review of regulatory measures, as well as to consider providing recognition for buildings that achieve high energy efficiency.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Consultation with Business on 'Arrangements for Filling Vacancies in the Legislative Council' [2011/09/01]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Henry Tang Ying-yen, Stephen Lam Sui-lung, and Prof K C Chan seek the public’s views on arrangements for filling vacancies in the Legislative Council.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Avoid Contractual Risks and Deal with Debt Issues When Expanding into the Mainland Market [2011/08/24]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Experts share with members issues they need to be aware off before entering into an agreement with a Mainland company, as well as what courses of action are open to them should deals turn sour.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cross-border Employment Issues [2011/07/25]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Wendy Lee, Senior Manager, China Tax, KPMG China, discussed the newly-revised Individual Income Tax Law and its implications on employees.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hong Kong Internet Economy Report: What are the implications? [2011/07/14]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[William Yin, Partner and Managing Director, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Ross LaJeunesse, Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs for Google Inc., Asia Pacific, discussed the implications of the report.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Financial Statement Fraud – Signs & Case Studies [2011/07/11]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Y L Cheung, Partner, Forensic & Dispute Services, Deloitte, shared his insights on the recent trend in financial statement fraud, with analysis of a few major cases.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dangerous Days for Liberal Trade in Asia: How Hong Kong is making a difference in APEC [2011/07/08]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hong Kong’s ABAC members discuss the work of APEC and ABAC this year, under United States chairmanship]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Analysis of Political Developments, Risks and Opportunities in Asia, Africa & the Middle East [2011/07/05]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Experts from Exclusive Analysis, who flew into Hong Kong from their London-based office, spoke to members on the political developments, risks and opportunities in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, subsequent to recent events in these regions.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Taking the Economic Pulse: "Global Economic Outlook & Europe’s Debt Crisis" [2011/06/29]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dr R. Sean Craig and Dr Andre Meier, Resident Representatives in Hong Kong SAR, International Monetary Fund, shared their views on the global economic outlook for the latter half of 2011 and 2012, as well as issues with Europe’s debt crisis. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Designing the Right Competition Law for Hong Kong [2011/06/23]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Eminent speakers, with extensive experience of competition laws across a range of jurisdictions, discussed various options for designing competition laws (including the Bill currently before Legco). ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Roundtable Luncheon: Anatomizing the Infrastructural Design of Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant [2011/06/16]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[S H Chan is the Managing Director of Hong Kong Nuclear Investment Company Limited, discussed lessons that have been learned from the Fukushima incident, and the differences in design with the Daya Bay Nuclear Plant.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How do Chinese Suppliers Win Big Contracts? [2011/06/15]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Prof Neale O'Connor conducted 67 interviews with Chinese suppliers to identify their special connection with major customers. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Safety of Japanese Food after 3-11 [2011/06/13]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Kenneth Lee, Director, TOP Weal Limited, a veteran in the food industry, and Kumiko Hikosaka, from the Agriculture Department of JETRO Hong Kong, discussed with members on some of the key issues, including regaining people’s confidence in Japan’s agricultural industry.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Annual General Meeting [2011/06/09]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber held its Annual General Meeting on June 9. Chairman Anthony Wu discussed the work of the Chamber over the past 12 months, and priorities for the future.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC 150th Anniversary Free Ride Day [2011/06/09]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce offered a “HKGCC 150th Anniversary Free Ride Day” on June 9 to mark this historic milestone of the Chamber.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[FATCA:  The End of Banking Secrecy? [2011/06/08]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[KPMG China’s Pierre Noel, Head of FATCA Services, and Ken Harvey, Partner, U.S. Corporate Tax, discussed implications for finance institutions and for account holders of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[150th Anniversary Celebration Dinner [2011/05/27]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Over 2,000 Chamber members and their guests attended HKGCC anniversary gala dinner on May 27 to celebrate 150 years of service to Hong Kong.<br/><br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Roundtable Luncheon – Open Up China Market Through eCommerce (Cantonese) [2011/05/19]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Jenny Peng, Head of Hong Kong Sales, Alibaba, spoke at the Chamber’s roundtable luncheon on May 19 about how companies can use online platforms, specifically, Alibaba, to grow their China business.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Designing the Right Competition Law for Hong Kong [2011/05/16]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[William Blumenthal, Chairman of US Antitrust Group, Clifford Chance, USA, shared some lessons from some other countries based on their experiences in designing and enacting a competition law.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Renewable Energy Visit to Town Island [2011/05/13]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Some 30 members paid a visit to Town Island, a remote island where renewable energy facilities are installed by CLP to supply electricity to Operation Dawn.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Global Significance of China’s 12th FYP and Its Impact on Hong Kong [2011/04/27]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Professor Victor Sit, director of the Advanced Institute for Contemporary China Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, shared with members profession insights and the new opportunities and challenges that Hong Kong will face from this major new turn of events in the global economic horizon. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Impact of Japan’s Earthquake on the Asian Economy and its Supply Chain [2011/04/21]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tomo Kinoshita, Deputy Head of Economics, Asia ex-Japan, of Nomura, based in Hong Kong, shared with members the impact which the devastating earthquake might have on the Asian economy and its supply chain.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Integrated Waste Management Facility for Hong Kong – The Way Forward [2011/04/13]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Elvis Au, Assistant Director of the Environmental Protection Department, and Alexi Bhanja, Chartered Environmentalist, discussed the environmental considerations of building the IWMF.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Joining China's Green Revolution [2011/04/11]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Experts from related industries and associations in Hong Kong shared with members their views on the development strategy of green industries emerging under the 12th Five Year Plan.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[CEO Leadership in Turbulent Times [2011/04/08]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Jonathan Spector, President and CEO of The Conference Board, discussed how business leaders are addressing these challenges, outline their implications for business operations, and how CEOs are engaging their organizations to achieve success.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ensuring Employees’ Wellbeing In Times of Crisis [2011/04/06]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dr Ahmed Fahmy, Medical Director, International SOS, shared some case studies and discussed how those companies implemented strategies to demonstrate Duty of Care.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[U.S. FDA in China and the Impact of the new Food Safety Modernization Act of food exports to the U.S [2011/04/01]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hickey, together with Irene Chan, Assistant Country Director, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Embassy Beijing, told members about the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, which was enacted in January this year.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cloud Computing & SMEs [2011/03/30]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber’s Digital, Information & Telecommunications Committee invited two experts – David Hooper from Microsoft, and Lionel Louie from Oracle – to discuss Cloud Computing and how companies, especially SMEs, can make the best use of the technology in their business.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC China Committee Working Mission to Beijing and Shijiazhuang [2011/03/29]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[HKGCC China Committee Chairman ‪Emil Yu led the Chamber’s 23-member business delegation to Beijing from March 29 to April 1. Upon returning to Hong Kong, members called the trip highly productive. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[To Achieve Justice in the Mainland China 'Trick or Treat' [2011/03/24]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dr Liu Nanping, Founding Partner of a law firm in the Mainland and formerly associate professor at HKU Faculty of Law, discusses the skills and techniques involved for the legal proceedings in the Mainland.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Implications of South Africa’s Accession to BRIC [2011/03/21]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Nomatemba Tambo, Consul General of South Africa, and Graham Mason, Chief Executive, Fund Management, Prudential Corp Asia, spoke at the Chamber’s March 21 roundtable luncheon on the broader implications of South Africa’s accession to BRIC.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Middle East: Political Stability Scenarios and their Commercial Consequences [2011/03/18]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The anti-government demonstrations, which started in Tunisia, continue to make their way across nations in North Africa and the Middle East and are successfully toppling the governments of long standing leaders. What will happen next and what are the consequences? ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Minimum Wage Ordinance - The Corporate Guidance [2011/03/16]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Duncan Abate, Partner of Mayer Brown JSM, has been in the forefront in advising the Chamber and companies on the issues revolving from minimum wage, and he shared his insights with members at the Chamber’s March 16 roundtable luncheon.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cheers Europe! [2011/03/16]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber’s Europe Committee hosted a Cocktail Reception in Honour of European Consuls General in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Club on March 16.  ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carbon Down Profit Up [2011/03/11]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[At the Chamber’s March 11 seminar, Carbon Down Profit Up seminar, members learned from environmental experts and successful businesses on how they can benefit from conducting an carbon audit and management, to ultimately enhance the competitiveness of their business.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Members Ride Hong Kong’s First Supercapacitor Bus – The gBus [2011/03/09]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Chamber members had the chance to ride on and learn about Hong Kong’s first supercapacitor bus, the gBus, during a visit to KMB’s depot on March 9. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[China’s High-speed Rail Network and The Promotion of Regional Urban Development [2011/03/07]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Andrew Ness provides an overview of the rationale which motivated China to develop the high-speed rail system, and how it is revolutionizing travel within the country. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Luncheon with the Financial Secretary John Tsang [2011/03/01]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[To explain his rationale behind his budget, Tsang spoke to the Hong Kong business community at a joint chamber’s luncheon organized by HKGCC. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Year 2011 HKGCC Chinese New Year Dinner [2011/02/24]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Five hundred members and their guests turned out for the Chamber's 150th Anniversary Chinese New Year Dinner on February 24. An innovative line up of entertainment kept members entertained during the evening, a number of whom shared their talents on stage. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Consumption in China 2010 and Ten Highlights of China's Commercial Sector 2010-2011 [2011/02/23]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Li & Fung Researchers unveil the findings of their latest surveys, "Consumption in China (2010)", and "The Ten Highlights of China's Commercial Sector, 2010-2011." ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Exploring Technologies at The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) [2011/02/22]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Thirty members visited the Hong Kong Applied Science and Tech­nology Research Institute (ASTRI) to explore the latest development of ASTRI’s five main technological areas, covering communications technologies, IC design, enterprise and consumer electronics, materials and packaging technologies, and bio-medical elec­tronics.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nuclear Power: A Feasible Solution for Hong Kong? [2011/02/21]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Richard Lancaster, Managing Director, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, and Prof Bill Barron, Visiting Associate Professor Division of Environment, HKUST, discuss the security and climate arguments for increasing Hong Kong’s share of nuclear power from the present 23% to about 50%.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The New International Financial System and Asia's Role [2011/02/17]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dr Josef Ackermann, from Deutsche Bank AG, discussed the structural changes in the global financial system in the wake of the Financial Crisis. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Expectations for APEC in 2011 [2011/02/14]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Kurt Tong, Economic Coordinator for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, and U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), spoke at the Chamber’s February 14 roundtable luncheon on U.S. objectives and expectations for APEC in 2011.]]></description>
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