HONG KONG WORKS
HONG KONG is tenth in the world by trade and 89th by population. Its per capita gross domestic product exceeds that of countries such as Greece, Ireland and Portugal. By any measure, Hong Kong is one of the world's most successful economies.
A strategic location enhances Hong Kong's role as the business hub of the Asia-Pacific region and the primary business gateway to China.
British companies have played an important part in building Hong Kong's success. But there is always room for more and the growth of new opportunities suggests that there should be more.
This one-day programme is specially designed both to allow top decision-makers to update their strategic overview of the "Crown Colony" and executives to get down to details.
THE SPEAKERS
The conference will be chaired by The Rt. Hon. Lord Young of Graffham, Executive Chairman, Cable & Wireless and President of the Institute of Directors. He will introduce a top line-up of speakers including:
The Rt. Hon. John Major MP, The Prime Minister
The Rt. Hon. Christopher Patten, Governor of Hong Kong
The Baroness Dunn, Director, John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd
Sir William Purves, Group Chairman, HSBC Holdings plc
Dr Victor K K FUNG, Chairman, HK Trade Development Council
Mr Peter WOO Kwong-ching, Chairman, Wharf (Holdings) Ltd
During the afternoon, breakout sessions will be held to allow interactive discussions of some key business issues: Hong Kong and South China; Hong Kong: The Regional Trading Centre; The Service Sector and Real Estate; Property and Infrastructure. Business leaders with current hands-on experience in the relevant fields will guide these discussions.