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Services: The Driver for the Global Economy
Globalization & Liberalization - The China Market - The New Economy
WSC 2001 Update, 8 August 2001
  • Fellowship applications are now being accepted from members of the academia who wish to participate in the World Services Congress 2001. Fellowships are open to applicants from developing countries who wish to present papers on different topics related to services trade sector, globalization, the new economy, and their effects on developing economies. The amount of the award is US $1,000 to help cover the costs involved in participating in the Congress: transportation, lodging, daily stipend, registration fees and other miscellaneous expenses. More details>>>>
zeng_peiyan_s.jpg (2616 bytes) The Minister of State Development Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China, Mr Zeng Peiyan has agreed to be Honorary Patron of the World Services Congress 2001.
  • Following the recommedations from participants, the Academic Forums assoicated with the World Services Congress 2001 is re-scheduled from 21 Septmeber to 19 September afternoon, so as to encourage the level of participation for academics.
Major themes of the Congress
  • Liberalisation of global trade and investment in services
  • Opportunities in the growing China market
  • The challenge of e-commerce and the "new economy"
The Congress plenary sessions will address issue on
  • The Challenges of Globalisation
  • China service sectors in the globalised economy
  • The challenges of the new economy
A wide range of business-relevant topics will be explored in the breakout workshops such as
  • The GATS negotiating agenda
  • Servicing the China market
  • Current Development in E-Commerce and E-Business
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Film and Entertainment Services
  • Development in Modern Distribution and Logistics
  • Financial Services, Insurance and Pension
  • Strategies for promoting services trade and investment
  • Telecommunications
  • Professional Services and Movement of People
Participation fee for the WSC is:
  • Registration fee for delegate - US$450 (or HK$3,510), including admission to the Conference, Congress Luncheons and social functions (Cocktail Reception and Congress Dinner).
  • Accompanying Person - US$200 (or HK$1,560) including one-day Hong Kong Tour and social functions (Cocktail Reception and Congress Dinner)

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